ASUS - Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 USB Network Adapter - Black
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- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1201 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: AC, N, AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Form Factor: External (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Antenna Type: Internal
- Frequency: 2.4GHz Digital, 5.0 GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- USB Generation: USB 2.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: USB-AX55 Nano
- Product Name: Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 USB Network Adapter
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AX (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Attached Antenna: false
- Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (The protocol used for transferring data between network nodes within the data link layer of computer networking.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ports
- Number Of Ports: 0
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / WindowsR 7 / Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.12 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.35 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 0.63 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.01 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 195553760751
Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.
- Wireless-AX technology: Deliver up to 1201Mbps data transfer rate for high-speed wireless access.
- Compatible with draft 802.11n: Backward compatible with 802.11b/a/g/ac networks for versatile use.
- External network adapter for wireless devices: So you can connect an additional device.
- PC system requirements: Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / WindowsR 7 / Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.12
- Wireless-AX technology: Deliver up to 1201Mbps data transfer rate for high-speed wireless access.
- Compatible with draft 802.11n: Backward compatible with 802.11b/a/g/ac networks for versatile use.
- External network adapter for wireless devices: So you can connect an additional device.
- PC system requirements: Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / WindowsR 7 / Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.12
Whats Included
- Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 USB Network Adapter – Black
- Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 USB Network Adapter – Black
Q: Will this work for an Xbox 360
A: This will not work with Xbox 360. You would need the one specifically made for Xbox 360.
Q: Do I need to keep both the drivers USB as well as the USB-AX56 plugged into my computer?
A: undefined
Q: Will this work with Windows 7 on PC? Is it encrypted?
A: It will not work with Windows 7.
A: Yes, this model supports Windows 11.
Q: The product came with a cd, but I have no cd port in my desktop. Is the usb drive all I need?
A: Yes download the driver off the net from another pc and put it on the thumb drive after that just put the thin drive in the pc you want the Wi-Fi adapter to work on and you’re in business
Q: how do i activate this product on the usb wifi adapter f
A: To activate or setup the WIFI adapter successfully, connect it to a USB port on a PC and it's plug and play, ensure the computer or PC meets it's system requirements and Windows is up to date.
Q: Is this compatible with older Macbook Pros running OS 10.14 and/or 11.7?
A: No it is not compatible with Mac OS.
A: Yes. You need to download drivers before using. But the drivers aren’t currently working with windows 10 based on my own experience.
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Connectivity, Speed, Size, Setup Process | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Speed, Size, Installation | Overall Performance, Connectivity, Speed, Ease of use, Setup |
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| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Heat, Compatibility | There were no cons for this product— |
