Asus USB-AC56

ASUS USB-AC56

Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter



OVERVIEW

The ASUS USB-AC56 is a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter with a USB 3.0 connection that brings high-performance wireless networking support to desktop and notebook PCs. The USB-AC56 features a USB 3.0 connection with support for wireless data rates up to 300 Mbit/s at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbit/s at 5 GHz with compatible routers. Suitable for use with both desktop and notebook PCs, the USB-AC56 features a dual internal antenna design for great wireless network coverage with minimal desktop clutter and a removable high-gain external antenna that boosts reception still further in weak Wi-Fi signal areas.



• Next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi — up to three times faster than 2x2 802.11n adapters

• Selectable 5 GHz/2.4 GHz dual bands increase signal clarity for better HD multimedia

• AiRadar technology provides a stronger signal over greater distances

• External high-gain antenna for 150% stronger Wi-Fi signal

• USB 3.0 connection for high-performance wireless networking with desktop and notebook PCs



SPECIFICATIONS

Network Standard

• IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac



Product Segment

• AC1200 ultimate AC performance; 300+867Mbps



Data Rate

• 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps

• 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

• 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps

• 802.11n : up to 300Mbps

• 802.11ac: up to 867Mbps



Antenna

• Internal 2 dBi PCB antenna x 2

• External dipole antenna x 1



Operating Frequency

• 2.4GHz/5GHz



Encryption

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



Utilities

• ASUS USB-AC56 Utility



Ports

• USB 3.0 x 1



Button

• WPS Button



OS Support

• Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit

• Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit

• Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit

• Windows® 2000 , 32bit/64bit

• Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit

• Mac OS X 10.5

• Mac OS X 10.6

• Mac OS X 10.7

• Mac OS X 10.8



Dimensions

• 11.5 x 2.8 x 1.9 cm (WxDxH)



Weight

• 50 g