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Asus PCE-AC56 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

(48 Ratings, 4.5 Average)

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Specifications

Manufacturer

Asus

Part #

  • PCE-AC56
  • 90IG00K0-BM0000

Protocol

Wi-Fi 5

Interface

PCIe x1

Security

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

Antenna

2 x R SMA Antenna

Features

  • 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

Price History

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    Reviews

    SmokeyBear153
    • 2 points
    • 1 year 1 month ago

    Works better than the USB Wifi adapters but I had some trouble with the drivers. I spent quite a while trying to get it to work and ended up needing to avoid downloading drivers for it since I'm using Windows 10.

    Popcornman1212
    • 3 points
    • 3 years ago

    from completed build Popcorn's Epic PC

    Switching from a crappy old USB receiver, I have to say that it's so worth the extra money to buy a PCIe WiFi receiver.

    Walse
    • 1 point
    • 3 years 8 months ago

    from completed build First build

    I don't really use wifi because I run cat 6 to every room in my house, but it's something I'd rather have and not need than to need and not have. Tested it out on my att fiber optics 1,000mbps internet, was only getting about 300mpbs speeds with the router sitting right next to my pc. With the ethernet hooked into the pc I get 980mbps speeds

    CaNefSam
    • 3 points
    • 4 years ago

    Good reception even through a few walls to the back of the house. I did splurge on this wifi card because it is red and pretty; I could have gotten away with the blue PCB one but due to my current wifi speeds; but my tax refund had come back and felt I had a little extra to burn.

    VariPrimedus
    • 4 points
    • 4 years 4 months ago

    from completed build Vulpin RGB

    Very solid wireless network card. The fact the card itself is connected to some coaxial (albeit very small coaxial) style rabbit ears with a magnet for it to stick to the top of cases and such is neat.

    RayvenOne1
    • 11 points
    • 4 years 4 months ago

    from completed build Custom Gaming Rig

    solid connection, supports high speeds

    andrewlord100
    • 4 points
    • 4 years 6 months ago

    from completed build 2006 Parts, Entry Level

    Works as advertised

    claw703
    • 5 points
    • 4 years 9 months ago

    from completed build Voltron

    The PCE-AC56 is a very awesome wireless card. It supports up to 1200Mbs Wi-Fi, but I only have 50Mbs, so I can't really test its claims. The Wi-Fi antenna are great and they give me full bars whereas my old card only got two.

    My only complaint is that it didn't come in a more neutral color such as black, but it is barely noticeable under my GPU.

    Shastarocks
    • 18 points
    • 5 years 1 month ago

    This is an amazing card if you can get it to work, I could get it to work on the 2.4GHz network, but the 5GHz wasn't showing up for my router. I contacted ASUS for support, but they said that it was the router at my house. I looked further into it and found out that it is the channel of the 5GHz network that needed to be changed. I changed the networks 5GHz to a different channel through the router settings, and it works perfect now.

    dcomander1
    • 1 point
    • 5 years 4 months ago

    from completed build DCovert Computers M5A5

    Fast & has very good range for a PCIE card and included magnetic antenna base is a very nice feature

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