Description
High-speed wireless Internet connectivity
The ASUS PCE-N53 Wireless-N PCI Express Adapter provides superior Wi-Fi performance for server backbone and switching infrastructure applications, as well as mainstream desktops and notebooks. Using the convenience of a standard PCI Express connector, it delivers wide compatibility, fitting any x1, x2, x8, or x16 slot. Compared with standard PCI network cards, it offers increased bandwidth, reliability and functionality, allowing you to enjoy faster and more stable connections. Downloading, VoIP, video streaming, and online gaming all benefit from its high-speed design and powerful antenna, which ensure long range wireless coverage. The friendly user interface further allows you to install and use the device as well as network applications quickly and easily.
Flexible Dual-band Connection
The dual-band operating mode can satisfy both normal and power user: with 2.4GHz, web surfing or e-mail delivery will be brisk, and when HD streaming or blu-ray movie are needed, the 5GHz band provides a blazingly fast lag-free home entertainment.
Enhanced Security
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPS security.
Software AP Mode
Software AP mode allows the WLAN card to act as a virtual access point. The computer needs to be connected to a wired network using an Ethernet connection in order to provide network access to WLAN client.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For quickly setting up a secure wireless connection, install the utility from the Support CD, then press the hardware WPS button on the PCE-N53 and click “next”. Press the hardware WPS button on the router you would like to connect to, and that’s it! After the utility finishes the setup procedure, the wireless connection is done!
- Network Standard
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Interface
PCI Express
Antenna
2 x R SMA Antenna
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz/5GHz
Operation Channel
11 for N. America, 13 Europe (ETSI)
Data Rate
802.11 a/b/g/n : downlink up to 300Mbps, uplink up to 300Mbps (20/40MHz)
Output Power
b mode : 15 ~19 dBm
g mode : 13 ~17 dBm
n mode : 12 ~16 dBm
Modulation
CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM
Management
Software AP
Weight
45.8 g (Device Only)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 65 C (32 F to 149 F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 65 C (-4 F to 149 F)
Operating Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)
Storage Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)
OS Support
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Linux Kernel 2.6 (Support Ubuntu only)
Package Content
Dipole Antenna x 2
Low Profile Bracket
Support CD
Warranty card
Wireless LAN Adapter
Note
For users running Windows 8.1, install the hardware driver version 5.0.35.0 first before connecting the PCE-N53 PCI-E wireless adapter to your computer.
Actual data throughput will vary from network conditions and environmental factors.
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers.
Products may not be available in all markets.
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