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Asus PCE-AC56 IEEE 802.11ac - Wi-Fi Adapter for Desktop Computer Item # 3378168

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Asus PCE-AC56 IEEE 802.11ac - Wi-Fi Adapter for Desktop Computer
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    Description

    The ASUS PCE-AC56 is a 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 300 Mbps to 400 Mbps with compatible devices. Plus, the stylish external magnetized antenna base gives you more flexibility in adjusting antenna placement to get the best signal reception quality possible.The PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom's Wi-Fi 802.11ac chipset to reach speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band, which is three times faster than 802.11n Wi-Fi. At the same time, it maintains full backward compatibility with all previous Wi-Fi protocols, providing high performance two-way transmission while ensuring a smooth transition to 802.11ac and seamless interconnection with existing devices.

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    Product Details

    Item # 3378168 
    Manufacturer # VN3676  
    Wireless Transmission Speed 1.27 Gbit/s
    Wireless Security WEP 64/128-bit; WPA; WPA2-PSK; WPA-PSK; WPS
    height 3.9 in
    UNII Maximum Frequency 5 GHz
    System Requirements Operating Systems:Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64-bit); Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit); Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit); Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit); Microsoft Windows XP (32/64-bit)
    Certifications & Standards CE; FCC; C-Tick; IC; IEEE Standards:802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g; 802.11n; 802.11ac
    thickness 850.4 mil
    quantity 1
    antenna type Dipole Antenna
    width 0.9 in
    package contents 802.11ac Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E Adapter; 2 x Dipole Antenna; External Magnetic Antenna Base; Low profile bracket; Support CD; Warranty Card
    depth 4.8 in
    Device Supported Desktop Computer
    Product Name 802.11ac Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E Adapter
    Number of Antennas 2
    manufacturer ASUS Computer International
    Host Interface PCI Express
    Antenna Connector RP-SMA Connector
    weight 3.70 oz
    brand name Asus
    Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ac
    UNII Band Yes
    ISM Maximum Frequency 2.40 GHz
    ISM Band Yes
    form factor Internal
    model name PCE-AC56
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      Overview

      • Upgrade your PC to the next-generation of wireless

        ASUS PCE-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E adapter is an 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter that upgrades your desktop PC to leading 802.11ac wireless that delivers wireless speeds up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom®TurboQAM™ technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 300 Mbps to 400 Mbps with compatible devices. Plus, the external magnetized antenna base gives you more flexibility for adjusting antenna placement to get the best signal reception.

      Features At-A-Glance

        • Instant 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade for your desktop PC: no more messy Ethernet cables needed.
        • Next-generation 802.11ac chipset for super-fast connections up to 867 Mbps
        • Selectable dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation with backwards compatibility with all existing devices
        • Broadcom® TurboQAM™ technology delivers 33% faster 802.11n performance with speeds up to 400 Mbps
        • High-power design for 150% greater signal coverage
        • Specially-designed heatsink ensures stable and reliable continuous operation

      Features

      • Instant Wi-Fi upgrade

        With its PCI Express interface, PCE-AC56 plugs into any motherboard to give your desktop an instant 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade with access to speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps. With its external, magnetic antenna, attach it where you please and enjoy the strongest wireless performance.

      • Fastest Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac

        PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom’s 5th generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac chipset to give you speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band—3 times faster than 802.11n Wi-Fi. It maintains full backward compatibility with all previous Wi-Fi protocols for 2-way high performance transmission and seamless connections to your existing router.

      • Extend and strengthen your wireless connection

        ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless device connectivity using precise directional signal amplification for extended coverage, increased data throughput speed and enhanced stability.

      • Enhanced heatsink design

        The added heatsink uses highly conductive aluminum to remove heat from the chipset for greater reliability for a reliable, stable connection.

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      What's In the Box

        • ASUS PCE-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E adapter
        • 2x external dipole antennas
        • Wireless LAN adapter
        • Gigabit network cable
        • External magnetic antenna base
        • Warranty card

        2 Year ASUS North America Warranty

        • 2 year North America warranty
        • 1-way free standard shipping
        • 24/7 tech support

      Specifications

      • Network Standard

        IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

      • Interface

        PCI Express

      • Antenna

        2 x R SMA Antenna

      • Operating Frequency

        2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

      • Operation Channel

        11 for N. America, 13 Europe (ETSI)

      • Product Segment

        AC1300 enhanced AC performance with TurboQAM; 400 Mbps +867 Mbps

      • Data Rate

        802.11a/b/g/n/ac : downlink up to 1300 Mbps, uplink up to 1300 Mbps (20/40/80MHz)

      • Modulation

        64QAM, 16QAM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM

      • Management

        Wireless configuration

      • Utilities

        Wireless setting

      • Security

        64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPS support

      • Certificates

        CE, FCC, C-Tick, IC

      • Dimensions

        120.9 x 99.1 x 21.6 mm (LxWxH)

      • Weight

        105 g (Device Only)

      • Environmental

        • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C ( °F to ºF)
        • Storage Temperature: -20 ° to 65 ° C ( °F to °F)
        • Operating Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)
        • Storage Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)

      • OS Support

        • Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
        • Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
        • Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
        • Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit
        • Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit

      Model Comparison

      AC1900 PCE-AC68 AC1300 PCE-AC56 AC1200 USB-AC56
      Data Rate (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) 600 Mbps + 1300 Mbps 400 Mbps + 867 Mbps 300 Mbps + 867 Mbps
      Antenna 3 external 2 external 1 external, 2 internal
      Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Encryption 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPS
      Support OS Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, 2000 , XP , Mac OS X 10.1~10.8, Linux

      About ASUS

      • ASUS – Worldwide Leader in Tech

        As the world’s top three consumer notebook brand and maker of the world’s best-selling motherboards, ASUS prides itself by making products that always “START with PEOPLE.” With a persistent approach to innovation, ASUS goes beyond satisfying current consumer needs to surpass expectations and spark the imaginations of people everywhere. ASUS designs and manufactures a diverse range of products as part of our relentless search for incredible, including motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, networking devices, servers, smartphones and tablets. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and recently received the recognition for the 2013 PC Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for routers.

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