Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Asus (USB-AC56) Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
Brand | ASUS |
Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Data Link Protocol | 802_11_ABGNAC |
Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 50 Grams |
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- With external antenna for maximum range performance and without external antenna for indoor usage
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Easy to install | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
WiFi signal | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Tech Support | 2.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.8 | — |
For gaming | 1.8 | — | 3.9 | — | 3.8 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | — |
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data transfer rate | 1200 megabits per second | 867 megabits per second | 1267 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second |
data link protocol | 802 11 ABGNAC | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 c | usb | usb3.0 | usb | usb2.0 |
operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS | 8 . 1,Mac Os,Operating System,Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows Vista | Windows 11 | Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10/ 11, Mac OS 10.7-10.15 | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
weight | 50 grams | 0.26 kilograms | 0.15 pounds | — | 0.18 pounds | 0.01 kilograms |
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Asus (USB-AC56) Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
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.
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Item model number | USB-AC56 |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
Operating System | Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.2 x 7.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.7 x 2.2 x 7.3 inches |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B00FB45USW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 30, 2013 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #759 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
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Product Description
A Stable And Reliable Connection Whether you’re pairing up to a powerful AC router or upgrading your current wireless adapter the ASUS USB-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB adapter brings high-speed AC wireless networking performance to any notebook or desktop PC Built with a USB 3 0 port to enable greater throughput to your PC experience data rates up to 300 Mbps at 2 4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz with compatible routers The USB-AC56 features a dual internal antenna design for far-reaching wireless network coverage and an attachable high-gain antenna that boosts reception even further to get you the most stable and reliable connection Features At A Glance Next-generation 802 11ac Wi-Fi for up to three times faster than 2 x 2 802 11n adapters Selectable 5 GHz and 2 4 GHz bands for the latest speed and backward compatibility to existing wireless hot spots AiRadar technology provides a stronger signal over greater distances External high-gain antenna for a 150% stronger Wi-Fi signal USB 3 0 connection for high-performance wireless networking with desktop and notebook PCs Included desktop cradle for enhanced signal strength and positioning flexibility What's In The BoxUSB-AC56 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1200 USB Adapter USB Cradle CD Utility External High-Gain Antenna Card Manual Up To Three Times Faster Faster Wi-Fi becomes more accessible via USB for a data rate up to 867 Mbps on the clear 5 GHz band Stream online videos faster experience speedier file downloads and enjoy more fluid online gaming The USB-AC56 adapter gives any PC the vital upgrade for an all-around better online experience on the go or at home Maximum Flexibility For Maximum Wireless Coverage Thanks to its enhanced antenna design the USB-AC56 adapter covers large homes and offices including multi-floor locations For even greater connection range it comes with an attachable high-gain antenna to further increase the distance you can be from your internet hotspot or router What’s more the modular design lets you attach other antennas to it Specialized Signal Stability ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless device connectivity using precise directional signal amplification for extended coverage increased data throughput speed and enhanced stability Because connection strength varies based on your environment the USB-AC56 adapter features specialized antenna designs and high-powered beam packing to detect wireless router locations and shape transmissions so they’re optimized for the fastest most stable connection strength USB 3 0 For Full Wireless AC Performance USB 3 0-enabed USB-AC56 adapter gives you the full unrestricted power to pair with a notebook and desktop PC with up to ten times faster speeds than USB 2 0 This means the full advantage of 802 11ac networking is realized as the adapter has enough throughput overhead to support much faster network speeds Accessories Included The USB-AC56 also includes a desktop cradle with a three-foot cable for more flexible positioning to enhance your signal strength or position based on your environment Specifications Network Standard IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11acData Rate 802 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps802 11n up to 300 Mbps1802 11ac up to 867 Mbps Button WPS button Weight 50g / 1 8ozAntenna Internal 2 dBi PCB antenna (Qty 2)External dipole antenna Operating Frequency 2 4 GHz/5 GHz Encryption 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK WPS support Utilities ASUS USB-AC56 Utility OS Support Windows 8 32 bit / 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit / 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit / 64 bit Windows 2000 32 bit / 64 bit Windows XP 32 bit / 64 bit Mac OS X 10 5Mac OS X 10 6Mac OS X 10 7Mac OS X 10 8Dimensions 11 5 x 2 8 x 1 9 cm (WxDxH) / 4 5 x 1 1 x 0 7 - inches All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models Products may not be available in all markets Product may not be exactly as shown in photos
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Customers like the signal strength and ease of installation of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it has great reception even without the antenna, and the range is even better than other adapters. That said, some are happy with appearance. That being said, opinions are mixed on performance, stability, and quality.
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Customers like the signal strength of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it has great reception even without the antenna, and the range is even better than their AC-53. The adapter provides high-speed AC wireless connectivity with no drops. Some say that the range was also verified by their laptop showing 7-8 more WiFi networks available. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance of this adapter and recommend it to others.
"...The range also seems very good. My previous adapter only got me around 2/4 WiFi bars. This stays usually around 4/4...." Read more
"USB3, USB3 cradle for desktop mounting, extra antenna for outdoor use, 802.11ac that seems to be working good..." Read more
"...Outstanding range along with upgrading my wireless to "N" dual band. Doubled my speed on my older (3 yr.) laptop...." Read more
"...for a short while but would often find the adapter frozen and no internet connection. Had to unplug&plug to get it working again...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the network interface controller adapter to be simple, smooth, and easy. They mention that the software and driver installation went smooth, the plug and play feature actually works, and that they do not have to install anything internally. Customers also like the user interface and find it to be reliable.
"...Overall, I can't really find any fault. Easy to use, fast, and adaptable. I guess it's a little pricey." Read more
"Simple driver/utility install, no issues. No issues until I started trying to connect to my Asus RT-AC66U 5GHz (AC) network...." Read more
"...Product installation was very straightforward:..." Read more
"...The software and driver install went smooth until it noticed that I had plugged the device into a USB 3.0 port and asked if I wanted the updated..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the adapter. They mention that it looks good, and provides a nice utility interface screen. Some customers also report issues with connectivity and latency spikes.
"...No negative impact, however, provide a nice utility interface screen. Outstanding range along with upgrading my wireless to "N" dual band...." Read more
"...stars because it may be useful for some users in some situations, it looks good, the antenna is versatile, etc - that's all...." Read more
"...Next, the sturdy, sleek design, along with the the cradle, allowed it to rest upon my desk in safety, without being an eyesore...." Read more
"Pretty looking and very good signal reception, but massive ping spikes every 2-3 seconds make it useless for anything streaming, which these days is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it performs wonderfully, with no lag and lightning-fast functionality. Others say that it has terrible performance and shows constant random drops in connection.
"...File transfer rates are excellent, and streaming video from outside (Netflix) starts in HD mode right out of the gate..." Read more
"...Overall, I can't really find any fault. Easy to use, fast, and adaptable. I guess it's a little pricey." Read more
"...The adapter now works great, no problems whatsoever...." Read more
"...Speedtest screenshot showing constant random (FULL 0.0 kbps) drops in connection. This makes games UNPLAYABLE." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it has a very stable connection and never loses connection, while others say that it becomes very unstable and unusable. Some days have zero disconnections, while other days have constant disconnections every ten minutes.
"...I'm only giving 3 stars because I am finding the USB connection to my computers to be unstable...." Read more
"...The Asus adapter frequently disconnected making it unusable...." Read more
"...Connection seems pretty stable so far...." Read more
"...the settings until I kinda got it working but still problems re-connecting during reboot......" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's the best adapter they've ever used, with fantastic hardware. However, others say that it'll instantly shut down and disconnect, and lose touch intermittently.
"...These adapters work very well now (for what few devices I have left that don't have natively built-in wireless AC). Upgrading review to 5 stars." Read more
"...The hardware is beautiful and has the weight and feel of quality...." Read more
"...The hardware on this adapter is top notch. The software is garbage, and the Edimax driver won't even work with this thing either for me...." Read more
"...AC Wifi is the way to go.TL;DR Great USB adapter, but if you're getting slow speeds (2Mb or so) on Windows 10, you need to look up how..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it's a total waste of money, unstable, and unusable. Some say that the adapter is too expensive for the performance and is the most expensive USB adapter on the market.
"...Easy to use, fast, and adaptable. I guess it's a little pricey." Read more
"...The Asus adapter frequently disconnected making it unusable...." Read more
"...It proved to be more sensitive than my previous one and the price was fair for a product this good...." Read more
"...Too many problems! This is a terrible product! I expected better from ASUS.---------------------------..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the driver provided by the network interface controller adapter. They say that it has crippling issues and does not work on Windows 10. Some customers also mention that the support provided by ASUS is terrible.
"...I have windows 8.1 x64 and the drivers crash ALL windows 8+ OS's so idk how people claim to be on windows 8.1 and run this perfectly, my system is..." Read more
"...There's no built-in driver support as of Ubuntu 14.04 or 15.04...you plug it in and nothing happens...." Read more
"...Cons: Cable is short, ASUS drivers are a wreck.When this device is working it performs wonderfully...." Read more
"Asus is still selling this product but has not updated the drivers since 2015. The adapter works on 2.4 but freezes constantly on 5.0...." Read more
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File transfer rates are excellent, and streaming video from outside (Netflix) starts in HD mode right out of the gate (it used to start in a low-def mode, then over the course of 5-10 mins it would buffer enough to convert to HD).
I'm only giving 3 stars because I am finding the USB connection to my computers to be unstable. I have tried both direct connection them to USB 3.0 ports and by using the cradle & cable, but in both cases I find I get random USB disconnect events. I do have the most recent drivers (as of late November 2014). Occasionally, i need to reboot any computer in question to get it to recognize the adapter again. I don't seem to have this issue with any other USB 3.0 devices on any of my computers, so I'm guessing there's a flaw in the device driver for this adapter.
I am hoping another driver update fixes this problem because these are otherwise fantastic AC adapters.
I will update this review later if I get a fix
Update, 3.5 years later... 6/5/2018
I should have posted this a long time ago, but an update to the Asus drivers in 2015 did fix the USB connectivity issue. These adapters work very well now (for what few devices I have left that don't have natively built-in wireless AC). Upgrading review to 5 stars.
My setup is Windows 10. As others have mentioned, and ASUS states on their website, this is plug and play on Win 10. That's it.
My speeds jumped from 5Mbps Down/Up to 83 down and 26 up! I have 75/75 internet so the up isn't amazing, but this is a remarkable improvement over my last adapter (motherboard integrated).
I like that the adapter is able to be moved around via the USB cable and is the main reason why I didn't get the PCI-E version.
Connection seems pretty stable so far. I did have a couple drop outs on 5GHZ but they could have been flukes as most days I don't have a single drop.
The range also seems very good. My previous adapter only got me around 2/4 WiFi bars. This stays usually around 4/4.
Overall, I can't really find any fault. Easy to use, fast, and adaptable. I guess it's a little pricey.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
My setup is Windows 10. As others have mentioned, and ASUS states on their website, this is plug and play on Win 10. That's it.
My speeds jumped from 5Mbps Down/Up to 83 down and 26 up! I have 75/75 internet so the up isn't amazing, but this is a remarkable improvement over my last adapter (motherboard integrated).
I like that the adapter is able to be moved around via the USB cable and is the main reason why I didn't get the PCI-E version.
Connection seems pretty stable so far. I did have a couple drop outs on 5GHZ but they could have been flukes as most days I don't have a single drop.
The range also seems very good. My previous adapter only got me around 2/4 WiFi bars. This stays usually around 4/4.
Overall, I can't really find any fault. Easy to use, fast, and adaptable. I guess it's a little pricey.
I was just seconds away from returning when I came across a review that basically said this, "the ASUS drivers including the install disk are garbage, Do not use the software. Just plug it in and let your computer do the work. No need for any additional software.".
I uninstalled the driver, utility and the AC56 from DeviceManager. Did a reboot installed the Driver from ASUS' website. Now that Win7 manages the AC56 no problem. It's blazing fast.
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After two days it just has way to many problems. It acted fine for a short while but would often find the adapter frozen and no internet connection. Had to unplug&plug to get it working again. Too many problems! This is a terrible product! I expected better from ASUS.
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Update Update
I believe that my problem may not have been AC56. I think my problem stemmed from BlueTooth interference. After disabling BT all is well now.
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Fast shipping and well packed by Amazon.
Awesome Product......!