RAM | 1 GB |
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Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
ASUS PCE-AC68 Dual-Band 3x3 AC1900 WiFi PCIe adapter with Heat Sink and External magnetic antenna base allows flexible antenna placement to maximize coverage
Brand | ASUS |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Product Dimensions | 8.4"L x 2.4"W x 11.2"H |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1300 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 1.25 Pounds |
About this item
- Provides an extensible design that enables service prioritization for data
- Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance
- The country of origin is China; Os support: Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows Vista (32bit/64bit), Windows XP (32bit/64bit)
- High power design Clear up dead zones with 150% greater coverage.
- Custom heatsink dissipates heat for more stable and reliable non stop operation.Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C ( °F to ºF)
- 5th generation 802.11ac chipset gives you dual-band,2.4GHz/5GHz for up to super-fast 1.30Gbps
- Flexible extended antenna placement helps you pinpoint the best reception in your environment.
- Instant Wi-Fi upgrade for your desktop: no more messy Ethernet cables needed.
- High-power design clears up dead zones with 150% greater coverage.
- Custom heatsink dissipates heat for more stable and reliable non-stop operation.
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Easy to install | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
WiFi signal | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | — | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Sold By | Azusa-IoT | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | FenviUS | Amazon.com | Ziyituod Tech |
data transfer rate | 1300 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 574 megabits per second | 5400 megabytes per second | 5400 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second |
data link protocol | Ethernet | Bluetooth | USB | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11n | USB | Bluetooth |
hardware interface | usb | bluetooth | bluetooth | pci x 1, pci x 4, pci x 8, pci x 16 | usb | pci express x1 |
operating system | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 | Windows 11 | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows10 64Bit, Windows11 |
weight | 1.25 pounds | 0.59 pounds | 0.22 pounds | — | 0.1 kilograms | 0.2 grams |
From the manufacturer
ASUS PCE-AC68 802.11ac Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter
The ASUS PCE-AC68 is a 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 802.11ac at up to 1.3Gbps. Plus, the stylish external magnetized antenna base gives you more flexibility in adjusting antenna placement to get the best signal reception quality possible.
Broadcom TurboQAM hardware integrated on the PCE-AC68 brings the speed benefits of next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. At 600Mbit/s and 1.3Gbit/s respectively, they turn the PCE-AC68 into a formidable AC1900 wireless adapter, providing speeds that cannot be bettered by generic wireless adapters. Connect the PCE-AC68 to ASUS networks to attain the very highest possible Wi-Fi speeds.
At a Glance
- 802.11ac chipset gives you up to 1.3Gbps of throughput
- Flexible extended antenna for optimal reception
- No more messy ethernet cables needed
- High-power design clears dead zones with 150% greater coverage
- Custom heatsink dissipates heat for more stable and reliable non-stop operation
Extend Your Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi-connection strength varies based on your environment, so the PCE-AC68 intelligently detects wireless router locations and ‘shapes’ data transmissions using three external antennas and high-powered beam-packing — assuring the fastest stable connection.
No More Dead Zones
Powerful two-way transmission and a signal-boosting high-gain design give the PCE-AC68 improved two-way transmission that extends Wi-Fi range and coverage by up to 150% compared to generic client devices. This extended reach means the elimination of dead spots at any location, offering fast and uninterrupted HD streaming and smooth multiplayer gaming wherever you may be.
Flexible Antenna Placement
The three detachable antennas of the PCE-AC68 can be placed remotely via bundled extension cables. A magnetized stand also comes in the box, which can easily attach to various surfaces for more placement options. By making the antennas mobile, the design offers more flexibility in choosing locations for better signal reception and quality.
Stylish Aluminum Heatsink
The added heatsink uses highly-conductive aluminum to remove heat from the chipset, ensuring greater reliability for non-stop operation. Lower temperatures translate into a more stable device in all climate conditions, even during hot summers, and greater stability means more consistent connectivity and longer product lifespan. Plus, the heatsink has been crafted for a stylish look, once more showing ASUS always goes beyond the specifications.
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Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Interface | PCI Express |
Antenna | 3 x R SMA Antenna |
Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz/5GHz |
Operation Channel | 11 for N. America, 13 Europe (ETSI) |
Product Segment | AC1900 ultimate AC performance: 600+1300Mbps |
Data Rate | 802.11 b/g/n/ac : downlink up to 1300Mbps, uplink up to 1300Mbps (20/40/80MHz) |
Weight | 125 g (Device Only) |
Dimensions | 103.3 x 68.9 x 21 mm (WxDxH) |
OS Support | Windows 10 32bit/64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit/64bit, Windows 8 32bit/64bit, Windows 7 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit, Windows XP 32bit/64bit |
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Item model number | PCE-AC68 |
Operating System | Windows 8.1 |
Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.2 x 2.4 x 8.4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.2 x 2.4 x 8.4 inches |
Color | Black |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Department | wireless adaptor |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B00F42V83C |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 11, 2013 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #330 in Internal Computer Networking Cards |
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ASUS (PCE-AC68) Dual-Band wireless-ac1900 PCI-E adapter.
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Customers like the performance, speed and ease of installation of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention that it works very well, has decent speed and that the response times and page loads are immediate. Some appreciate the quality and gaming features. That said, opinions are mixed on signal strength and value.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. They mention that it works well, has no problems, and is capable. Some say that the wireless connection works flawlessly, and that it is the best wireless NIC on the market right now.
"...It just works. No screwing around, no digging into special settings or menus or such....plug it in and connect to your WiFi...." Read more
"...The new house we moved into did not have hard wiring. This worked great and with a bit of reassurance from my techy son installed with ease and use..." Read more
"...Currently using it for both wifi and bt to see gaming speed.. Works good for me on dota lol ive not tried a fps game yet......" Read more
"...I deleted the software and it immediately started working perfectly. Speeds easily handle ESO and Destiny online...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the network interface controller adapter. They say that it has fairly decent speed for its price and range. They also say that the response times and page loads are immediate. Customers also mention that it provides superior range and speed compared to adapters like Linkys and Netgear. They are happy with the performance and ease of installation.
"...Couldn't be happier with the performance and ease of installation. It just works...." Read more
"...Superior range and speed compared to adapters like Linkys and Netgear.Good quality, 95% of it is pure metal casing.Cons:..." Read more
"...Fast wireless internet now! After inserting the CD for driver I expected some sort of directions but none...." Read more
"...All this solved! No lag. I can have discord and Valorant and even youtube without any issues. It was never my internet after all!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it has great signal strength, improving reception, and the antenna pulls amazing reception at an impressive distance. However, others say that they did however have an issue with connecting to their 5GHz network and the connection was dropping pretty infrequently.
"...Absolutely WIN-WIN. Oh, and the signal reception is measurably improved over the Intel adapter. Another WIN." Read more
"...What this thing does is give a solid and stable internet connect you can STREAM with! You read it right. Streamers on Wifi...." Read more
"...I have much greater range than I used, however it does not beat a direct connection with Ethernet, however I'm very impressed...." Read more
"...So far so good. The unit maintains a solid connection, even if I walk away to the far reaches of my house with phone in hand...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the network interface controller adapter to be simple. They mention that there was no problem with installation for Windows 11, and the setup was standard. Customers also say that the included CD and instructions are a little hard to read, but the online instructions are easier to read and provide more detail. They also appreciate the user-friendly GUI of the control center.
"...It just works. No screwing around, no digging into special settings or menus or such....plug it in and connect to your WiFi...." Read more
"...Here are the pros and cons.Pros:Easy to install if you know what your doingLights indicate that its working..." Read more
"...worked great and with a bit of reassurance from my techy son installed with ease and use of the additional bracket fit perfectly!..." Read more
"...Installation was easy, just slide it into the slot and if you need it for Bluetooth as well, connect the provided USB cable to your motherboard as..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works well with all their gaming needs, has great utilities, and is rock solid hardware. Overall, customers say that it's an excellent option at a great price and a nice upgrade. They also appreciate the utility supplied on the CD, which allows them to see their signal strength in -dBm.
"...a third computer and expect to have the same hassle-free, extremely gratifying experience. If not I'll update my review...." Read more
"...and an Atom processor to an i5 but, with that being said the upgrade was well worth it. I bought the model with the antenna extension...." Read more
"...The software on the cd is good. Gaming seemed very good and fine! In overwatch i had 25 ping and that's with the lowest tier internet here...." Read more
"...Overall, this is an excellent option at a great price. I love ASUS products and this one loves up to their standards." Read more
Customers like the gaming capabilities of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's good enough for gaming, with a speed of up to 225MBps. Some customers also mention that the CD was perfect and the program that it installs is able. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it for everyday use or PC gaming and editing.
"...Streaming and gaming is flawless, I couldn't have asked for more...." Read more
"Great card and the range is excellent. Easy to install." Read more
"...As for the performance, the card is excellent...." Read more
"...Very good for gaming, such as Arma 3, BF1, ect. Low ping like expected(12ms) very close to speed of a hardwired connection if not faster.-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's well worth the purchase price, while others say it'd be better off with a different adapter and is more expensive.
"...This is one of those devices that does in my opinion and it's worth the cost. Couldn't be happier with the performance and ease of installation...." Read more
"...My gaming was horribly choppy, and unacceptable. The number of times I would die for pure lag is more then I can count...." Read more
"...most likely superfluous heatsink, this card is actually well worth the purchase price...." Read more
"...Very disappointing." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the drivers of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that the drivers on the packaged CD were outdated, and the adapter does not have drivers for Windows 10. Additionally, some customers report that the Linux drivers are a disaster and seem limited to g speeds. They also mention that Windows does not detect the drivers for this unit automatically, and that the adaptor does not download the drivers by default. Overall, customers feel that the driver needs to be improved and is a bit of a pain.
"...Contrary to several comments, Windows did not already have a driver for the card...." Read more
"Readily available drivers as of August 2023 are quite outdated, can end up crashing system (blue screen)...." Read more
"...10 minutes, and the adapter worked immediately, with no additional drivers or fiddling on my end...." Read more
"...Also - as others have mentioned, this card is very old and since the drivers haven't been maintained since 2017, I doubt the level of support that..." Read more
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I'm very pleased as I came from Netgear USB dongles that would drop connections randomly throughout the day/week. Ever since I bought this, no problems at all, not a single connection dropped! Streaming and gaming is flawless, I couldn't have asked for more.
However, if you are a hard core gamer, this may not be for you, as your probably looking for a direct Ethernet connection, otherwise its fine.
If you are not tech savy and can not open up your computer and install it, you may have some difficult times. However, there is nothing wrong with the product as thats how it is supposed to be. After all, its a PCI-e internet adapter.
Excellent PCI Express Adapter. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I own the Asus RT-AC68W and difference is NIGHT AND DAY! I have much greater range than I used, however it does not beat a direct connection with Ethernet, however I'm very impressed.
Here are the pros and cons.
Pros:
Easy to install if you know what your doing
Lights indicate that its working
Simple software install and your up and going, it took me 5 minutes to install and get the card working.
Superior range and speed compared to adapters like Linkys and Netgear.
Good quality, 95% of it is pure metal casing.
Cons:
Requires access to inside the computer.
Not suitable for a non-tech savy person.
Besides that, I think its an awesome card. It really does preform well over other brands.
I would recommend this to anyone who is able to install this on the motherboard.
There are cheaper alternatives out there....they may work fine, but this is one of those items that I researched that I half expected to deliver about 50-70% of what it advertised and it delivered about 90-95%. I hit over 400Mb/s down and about 350-400Mb.s up over 5G (using Ookla) and I'm far enough away that other 5G devices that I own can barely connect. I love these things.
As far as installation and drivers are concerned I opened the box, slapped it in, rebooted and connected. Now I don't know about specific MB configurations creating issues, but I didn't install any of the official drivers or utilities because it did everything I needed with the Win10 stock stuff. I believe that my son checked out the Asus ones and their utilities, but said that there was no difference. I can't guarantee that everyone will have the same experience, but I've got a new card coming in a few hours and will be installing it into a third computer and expect to have the same hassle-free, extremely gratifying experience. If not I'll update my review.
There's just not a lot of stuff out there that really lives up to the sales hype or even the full level of the basic standards. This is one of those devices that does in my opinion and it's worth the cost. Couldn't be happier with the performance and ease of installation. It just works. No screwing around, no digging into special settings or menus or such....plug it in and connect to your WiFi. Its how stuff is supposed to work.
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Además, cuenta con una base externa con antenas que permite una mayor flexibilidad para colocar el adaptador en la posición óptima para obtener la mejor señal inalámbrica. Las antenas son ajustables y se pueden girar para ajustar la dirección de la señal y mejorar la calidad de la conexión.
Este adaptador también incluye la tecnología ASUS AiRadar, que optimiza la señal inalámbrica para proporcionar un rendimiento estable incluso en entornos con alta interferencia. La tecnología AiRadar también permite una mayor cobertura de la señal inalámbrica, por lo que se puede conectar a Internet desde una mayor distancia o en áreas donde la señal inalámbrica es débil.
En resumen, es un adaptador de red inalámbrica de alta calidad que ofrece una conexión rápida y estable a Internet a través de una red WiFi. Con su doble banda y su base externa con antenas ajustables, este adaptador proporciona un rendimiento de alta calidad y una mayor flexibilidad para colocarlo en la posición óptima para obtener la mejor señal inalámbrica posible.
I would say something about the software but I don't use it. It's a plug-n-play card, you install it and windows finds and updates the drivers immediately so you can get to browsing/doing whatever you do online.
Foolproof, extremely quick, latency/ping is always steadily very low, so are downloads. I have a Bluetooth chip right under my antennas and there is zero interference.
F***ing flawless, ASUS
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2020
I would say something about the software but I don't use it. It's a plug-n-play card, you install it and windows finds and updates the drivers immediately so you can get to browsing/doing whatever you do online.
Foolproof, extremely quick, latency/ping is always steadily very low, so are downloads. I have a Bluetooth chip right under my antennas and there is zero interference.
F***ing flawless, ASUS
CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZIONE
Nella confezione oltre alla scheda e alle antenne c'è una basetta per tenere queste ultime separate, magari sulla scrivania o in un posto dove il segnale arriva meglio. Inoltre è presente un CD coi driver e una specie di foglietto illustrativo/manuale.
DESCRIZIONE
Costruita in maniera impeccabile ha un gran bel dissipatore di colore rosso metallizzato. Sul retro ha gli attacchi filettati per le due antenne, che sono realizzate anch'esse con buoni materiali.
COME VA
Basta inserirla in una porta PCI express e il sistema operativo la riconosce e la installa automaticamente. Funziona bene e va al massimo della velocità permessa dalla mia ADSL, senza incertezze di connessione e con ottima qualità del segnale.
CONCLUSIONI
La mia esperienza d'uso è positiva, con un unica nota stonata che è il rumore che emette durante il funzionamento, mai invadente, ma fastidioso. Purtroppo i driver scaricabili dal sito dell'Asus non fanno funzionare la scheda, che comunque va benissimo anche senza quelli ufficiali. Economicamente è venduta ad un prezzo che ritengo congruo [circa 34€ ad Agosto 2019].
Volendo dare qualche dato in più posso dirvi che a casa mia con ADSL a 20 mbps ho misurato sullo stesso download di Steam una velocità di 12,7 mbps sulla rete Ethernet, mentre in wi-fi lo stesso download arriva a 12,6 mbps: io mi ritengo pienamente soddisfatto della scheda, un po' meno della mia ADSL.
N.B. Io non ho potuto testare la scheda al massimo delle sue possibilità, ma ho letto che le prestazioni sono influenzate dai dispositivi connessi oltre che dal modem. Prima di acquistarla e poi lamentarvi vi consiglio di leggere qualche guida in merito: ne ho trovata una molto interessante su adslsolution.it “Wi-Fi: velocità reali e significati”.
Reviewed in Italy on November 9, 2019
CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZIONE
Nella confezione oltre alla scheda e alle antenne c'è una basetta per tenere queste ultime separate, magari sulla scrivania o in un posto dove il segnale arriva meglio. Inoltre è presente un CD coi driver e una specie di foglietto illustrativo/manuale.
DESCRIZIONE
Costruita in maniera impeccabile ha un gran bel dissipatore di colore rosso metallizzato. Sul retro ha gli attacchi filettati per le due antenne, che sono realizzate anch'esse con buoni materiali.
COME VA
Basta inserirla in una porta PCI express e il sistema operativo la riconosce e la installa automaticamente. Funziona bene e va al massimo della velocità permessa dalla mia ADSL, senza incertezze di connessione e con ottima qualità del segnale.
CONCLUSIONI
La mia esperienza d'uso è positiva, con un unica nota stonata che è il rumore che emette durante il funzionamento, mai invadente, ma fastidioso. Purtroppo i driver scaricabili dal sito dell'Asus non fanno funzionare la scheda, che comunque va benissimo anche senza quelli ufficiali. Economicamente è venduta ad un prezzo che ritengo congruo [circa 34€ ad Agosto 2019].
Volendo dare qualche dato in più posso dirvi che a casa mia con ADSL a 20 mbps ho misurato sullo stesso download di Steam una velocità di 12,7 mbps sulla rete Ethernet, mentre in wi-fi lo stesso download arriva a 12,6 mbps: io mi ritengo pienamente soddisfatto della scheda, un po' meno della mia ADSL.
N.B. Io non ho potuto testare la scheda al massimo delle sue possibilità, ma ho letto che le prestazioni sono influenzate dai dispositivi connessi oltre che dal modem. Prima di acquistarla e poi lamentarvi vi consiglio di leggere qualche guida in merito: ne ho trovata una molto interessante su adslsolution.it “Wi-Fi: velocità reali e significati”.