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ASUS USB-AC56

USB 3.0 Wireless Wi-Fi AC 900 Mbps 300 Mbps Dual band adapter

Last price 59€95
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Overview

USB 3.0 adapter with Wi-Fi AC 1200 Mbps !


The ASUS USB-AC56 Dual Band Wi-Fi AC Adapter provides excellent wireless performance on a desktop or laptop computer. The ASUS USB-AC56 has a USB 3.0 connector and offers fast data rates: 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz frequency band, on compatible routers.

Suitable for use on desktops and laptops, the USB-AC56 incorporates two antennas to ensure wide network coverage and also offers a detachable high-gain external antenna to give a further boost to reception, especially in areas with weak Wi-Fi signals.

Up to three times faster AC Wi-Fi connection


With the ASUS USB-AC56 adapter, the latest generation of Wi-Fi becomes accessible. The USB-AC56 offers 867Mbps throughput on the 5GHz frequency band, providing a faster connection to your devices and a more enjoyable experience for your entertainment. Compared to current Wi-Fi N adapters, the USB-AC56 delivers a connection that is three times faster.

Maximum flexibility for maximum coverage


Perfect for the large office or home, the AC1200 USB-AC56 Wireless Adapter can cover a wide area. It can easily be used in a multi-storey home. Its detachable high-gain antenna and two internal antennas allow for an extended signal. The external antenna can be removed to reduce power consumption and when you don't need a large signal coverage. The USB-AC56 can also be equipped with a more powerful antenna if required.

Optimised network coverage with Ai Radar


ASUS AiRadar technology intelligently extends the Wi-Fi signal using a directional signal amplification solution. This increases the speed of the data rate as well as the stability of the connection. However, signal strength can vary depending on the environment, which is why the USB-AC56 has two built-in antennas plus the detachable external antenna. The antenna helps detect surrounding routers and adjust the transmission for the best possible connection.

Full 802.11ac performance on a USB 3.0 port


The USB 3.0 standard allows the ASUS USB-AC56 to pair with desktops and laptops and provide up to ten times the bandwidth of USB 2.0. This means that the USB-AC56 takes advantage of the full potential of the 802.11ac standard and provides more than enough data throughput to support the fastest networks.

Excellent flexibility


The USB-AC56 comes with a 90cm stand and cable so you can position it wherever you want to find the best possible signal.

Main features:

  • Wi-Fi AC adapter with 2.4 GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi a/b/g/n support
  • Data rates: up to 867 Mbps (Wi-Fi AC) + up to 300 Mbps (Wi-Fi N)
  • 2 internal 2 dBi PCB antennas and 1 external dipole antenna
  • Secure wireless signal: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPS
  • USB 3.0connector
  • Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.8
  • Dimensions: 115 x 28 x 19 mm - Weight: 50 grams
Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS USB-AC56

Brand

ASUS

Model

90IG00A0-BM0N00

Technical specifications

Network card type

Wi-Fi USB stick

Bus

USB 3.0

Low profile

No

Network standard(s)

Wi-Fi A (IEEE 802.11a)
Wi-Fi AC 900 Mbps (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi B (IEEE 802.11b)
Wi-Fi G (IEEE 802.11g)
Wi-Fi N 300 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n)

Bluetooth

No

Connector(s)

1 X USB 3.0

Dual-Band

Yes

Encryption

WEP
WPA - PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPS

Boot ROM socket

No

Wake On LAN

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 2 Sep 2014

Customer reviews
Global rating
8/10
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  • by HafsoitiB
    Posted on 10 Dec 2021
    Bought on 12 Nov 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 4

    ASUS USB-AC5

    there is no security code do not buy this item ......................................

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  • by Antoine
    Posted on 27 Aug 2021
    Bought on 13 Aug 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8

    Fair

    I bought this product to have a wifi receiver on an unequipped mini-PC. Mixed results. When the box is too far away from the receiver, it does not detect the network, whereas most laptops do. This is a pity. Once the box is installed near the receiver PC, the speed is excellent.

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  • by lylian144
    Posted on 14 Apr 2021
    Bought on 15 Mar 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    CLEAR

    Very nice and efficient device, quick connection, easy access to the program window. The WIFI connection is very good!

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  • by Baudouin
    Posted on 1 Apr 2020
    Bought on 23 Mar 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 5

    Better coverage but speed still 10x slower if placed in WIFI near the router....

    Hello,
    I have purchased 2 devices to improve the poor WIFI reception of an AZUS laptop (Zenbook) and an Alienware desktop PC (DELL). The reception gave a weak signal on these 2 machines. Upstairs, I have a new Synology wifi point connected by cable to the new Synology router. Wired to the router, any PC gets 370Mbps! in Wifi, a few meters from the router or the wifi point, even my iphone gets 300Mbps and a laptop PC easily 330Mbps. I was therefore full of hope for these 2 machines located in 2 rooms with thick walls. The reception is much better (3/4 bars instead of 1), but the speed is only 25/30 Mbps, which is what I wanted to improve (compared to a DEVOLO Wifi which was also only 22/23 Mbps). Disappointed, because yes a better reception, but this one changes, strangely, nothing to the speed......The 2 machines in Windows 10. In short, my solution is to cable a 2nd Wifi point Synology and place it in one of these 2 rooms to cover the 1st floor. It's a shame.

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  • by PierreG
    Posted on 11 Nov 2019
    Bought on 13 Oct 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Very satisfied

    The product is compliant, easy to install, works perfectly and was delivered very quickly. I am completely satisfied.

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  • by Jean michelL
    Posted on 11 Jun 2019
    Bought on 10 May 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 10

    This wifi adapter has transformed my tablet

    I had bought a cheap tablet, which turned out to be almost unusable for streaming audio and video. I thought it lacked power, as the source of the problems was not obvious; indeed the wifi was used at short range and the signal indicator was correct. However, the wifi was cut off or the start-up was sometimes long or impossible.
    The Asus adapter was immediate to install and my tablet was transformed: no more streaming problems, fast and reliable start up, very correct internet browsing, performance in normal use worthy of a normal computer.

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  • by Francois L
    Posted on 4 Feb 2019
    Bought on 5 Jan 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    A bit of a pain in the ass on Linux but does the job

    I had trouble getting it to work under Linux, but apart from that, the product is great: the stand is very well made, the connection is very stable even through walls, the price/performance ratio is very good.

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  • by Ashayar
    Posted on 16 Jul 2018
    Bought on 30 Jun 2018 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Nothing to complain about

    A small key that does its job well. Did I say small? Sorry, it's not small at all!
    I used the base directly, so I can save some space on the connectors.
    Let's see how it goes over time!

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  • by Christian S
    Posted on 3 Dec 2017
    Bought on 28 Oct 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Very good product

    It can be used both mobile and stationary, thanks to its support...
    The connection is stable and powerful despite the thickness of the walls.
    And for the delivery, as always with LDLC, neat and fast.

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  • by julien C
    Posted on 30 May 2017
    Bought on 10 May 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Perfect for my needs

    I purchased this product to replace my faulty wifi. The product is very easy to use and immediately effective. The possibility of using this key either as a direct USB key or its support is very appreciable.

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