The ASUS PCE-AC66 offers the world’s first dual-band PCI Express-based
802.11ac adapter, equipped with a powerful triple antenna design for
wider coverage and stronger signal performance. ASUS today also
announced the USB-AC53 adapter, which brings next generation 802.11ac
connectivity to more devices thanks to the convenience of USB. Both
products utilize dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz transmission with up to 1.3Gbps
and 867Mbps in data rate, respectively, making them ideal for
multiplayer gaming and HD content streaming.
ASUS offers the PCE-AC66 and USB-AC53 with bundled accessories for more
complete experiences that can be fine-tuned to specific locations and
needs, delivering 802.11ac access to notebooks, desktops, and other
product categories. ASUS has also announced the ROG G75VX gaming
notebook now features 802.11ac Wi-Fi support, the first notebook PC to
do so.
PCE-AC66 Specifications-
- Network standard: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Interface: PCI Express
- Antennas: 3 x external dual-band detachable
- Operating frequency: 2.4GHz/5GHz (non-concurrent)
- Data rate: 802.11b up to 11Mbps, 802.11a/g up to 54Mbps, 802.11n (2.4GHz) up to 450Mbps, 802.11ac (5GHz) up to 1.3Gbps
- Output power: a mode 18-22dBm, b mode 24.5dBm, g mode 19-23dBm, n mode 18-23dBm (2.4GHz) and 18-22dBm (5GHz), ac mode 17-22dBm
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
- Encryption: 64-bit/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-TKIP/AES, WPA/WPA2-PSK
- Management and utilities: 2.4GHz/5GHz transmission power adjustment, connection settings, connection profiles
- Dimensions: 103.3mm x 68.9mm x 21mm
- Weight: 125g
USB-AC53
The USB-AC53 sustains up to 867Mbps on
the 5GHz frequency and 300Mbps via 2.4GHz. It ships bundled with a
cradle for vertical and horizontal placement.
It also comes with a USB extension cable
to help with best-reception location finding, and an attachment clip so
it can hook to notebooks.
The USB-AC53 will begin shipping Q1 2013, priced at US$69.99 (Rs.3, 800 approx.).
USB-AC53 Specifications-
- Network standard: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Antennas: 2 x internal PIFA
- Operating frequency: selectable dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz
- Data rate: 802.11b up to 11Mbps, 802.11a/g up to 54Mbps, 802.11n (2.4GHz) up to 300Mbps, 802.11ac (5GHz) up to 867Mbps
- Output power: a mode 18-21dBm, b mode 22dBm, g mode 19-22dBm, n mode 19-22dBm (2.4GHz) and 18-21dBm (5GHz), ac mode 18-21dBm
- Hardware buttons: WPS
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8, Mac OS 10.4 and above
- Encryption: 64-bit/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WPA/WPA2-PSK
- Dimensions: 96mm x 26mm x 12.45mm
- Weight: 20g
