About this item Provides an extensible design that enables Service prioritization for data. Network Standard : IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance 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. Security 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPS support OS Support-Windows 8.1 32bit/64bit, Windows 8 32bit/64bit,Windows 7 32bit/64bit,Windows Vista 2bit/64bit,Windows XP 32bit/64bit 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 PCE-AC56 Wireless-AC1300 Dual-band PCI Express Adapter The ASUS PCE-AC56 is an 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. 802.11ac Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E Adapter with High Power Design for Longer WiFi Range 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/ 5 GHz operation, backwards-compatible with all existing devices Broadcom TurboQAM technology gives 33% faster 802.11n performance, with speeds up to 400 Mbps High-power design reduces wireless dead zones with 150% greater coverage Specially designed heatsink ensures stable and reliable continuous operation The easy way to upgrade any desktop PC to super-fast next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi 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. Fast Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac The PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom’s new 5th generation 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. Extend and strengthen your wireless connection ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 802.11ac beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability. No more dead zones with 150% better coverage! A powerful signal-boosting high-gain design gives the PCE-AC56 improved signal transmission that extends Wi-Fi range and coverage by up to 150% compared to generic client devices. This extended coverage minimizes the possibility of dead spots at any location, offering fast and uninterrupted HD streaming and smooth multiplayer gaming throughout the home or office. *Verified by ASUS internal test. Actual performance may vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors. Instant Wi-Fi upgrade for desktops With its PCI Express interface, the 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. As it connects directly to the motherboard, there are no messy cables to clutter your computing environment, and no dedicated power supply is required. Stylish Aluminum heasink handles heat for extra stability The added heatsink uses highly-conductive aluminum to remove heat from the chipset, ensuring greater reliability for non-stop operation. Lower temperatures translate into a more stable device in all climate conditions, even during hot summers, and greater stability means more consistent connectivity and longer product lifespan. Plus, the heatsink has been crafted for a stylish look, once more showing ASUS always goes beyond the spec. Keep Up to Date! Remember to always keep your device’s firmware up to date so you can benefit from the very latest service and security enhancements — and get exciting new features! Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer to specification pages for full details. PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage. Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results. Mfr Part# PCE-AC56 UPC 886227504763 General Wireless Standard AC1300 Compliant Standards (Wireless) IEEE 802.11a Wireless, IEEE802.11b Wireless, IEEE 802.11g Wireless, IEEE 802.11n Wireless G, IEEE 802.11ac Wireless Encryption Data and Network Security with 64-bit / 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS Security 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS Support Wireless AC Data Transfer Rate Up to 400Mbps on 2.4GHz, up to 867Mbps on 5GHz General Specifications Device Management Configuration Utility Radio Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Modulation Technology CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz Wireless Selectable Channel Quantity 11 Channels Antenna (2) R SMA Antenna System Requirements Supported Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11