Name: PCE-AC56
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 6495

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

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USB-AC56R front view, tilted 45 degrees, with antenna open

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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.

Fastest 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.

ASUS AC products

	Router			Adapter
Model Name	AC1900 RT-AC68U	AC1750 RT-AC66U	AC1200 RT-AC56U	AC1900 PCE-AC68	AC1300 PCE-AC56	AC1200 USB-AC56
Data Rate	1900 Mbps	1750 Mbps	1167 Mbps	600 + 1300 Mbps	400 + 867 Mbps	300 + 867 Mbps
Antenna	3 external	3 external	4 internal high efficiency	3 external	3 external	1 external, 2 internal
Frequency	2.4G, 5G	2.4G, 5G	2.4G, 5G	2.4G, 5G	2.4G, 5G	2.4G, 5G
Encryption	64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS	64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS	64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS Radius with 802.1x	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, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.1~10.8, Linux	Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.1~10.8, Linux	Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.1~10.8, Linux	Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP	Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP	Windows® 8, 7, Vista, 2000 , XP , Mac OS X 10.1~10.8, Linux