Ports & interfaces
| Host interface |
PCI-E |
| Internal |
Y |
Networking
| Modulation |
1024-QAM |
| Channels quantity (EU) |
13 |
| Channels quantity (USA) |
11 |
Wireless LAN features
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Wi-Fi band |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Antenna
| Antennas quantity |
4 |
| Antenna type |
External |
| Antenna |
Y |
Additionally
| Wireless technologies |
Wired |
PCI Express, 4 x R SMA Antenna, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 125g
ASUS PCE-AC88 is a dual-band AC3100 4x4 Wi-Fi PCI Express® (PCIe®) adapter for desktop PCs. Its NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 2100Mbps on the 5GHz band and 1000Mbps on the 2.4GHz band — 60% faster than 3x3 adapters, ensuring smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming1. It’s the first 4x4 802.11ac PCIe® adapter on the market, giving you improved Wi-Fi reception and — when paired with a 4x4 router — the full performance potential of 4x4 Wi-Fi!
<b>Enjoy 60% faster Wi-Fi on your desktop</b>
NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology gives PCE-AC88 Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2100Mbps (5GHz) and 1000Mbps (2.4GHz), so you can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming on your desktop PC.
<b>Unrivaled Wi-Fi reception with the first ever 4x4 adapter</b>
With a four-transmit, four-receive (4x4) antenna design, Wi-Fi range and signal stability are improved dramatically for faster, clearer and stronger Wi-Fi. PCE-AC88 pushes your desktop’s Wi-Fi reception to higher level, and allows you to unlock the full potential of your 4x4 router!
<b>Flexible antenna placement</b>
PCE-AC88 includes extension cables for its detachable antennas, plus a magnetized antenna base that can be attached to any suitable surface – horizontal or vertical. This makes it incredibly easy to find the best antenna location for optimum signal quality.
<b>Custom heatsink for best stability</b>
The stylish, customized heatsink is crafted for non-stop operation, giving you improved stability and reliability for connections when running bandwidth-intensive network tasks in hot environments.
<b>Keep Up to Date!</b>
Remember to always keep your device’s firmware up to date so you can benefit from the very latest service and security enhancements — and get exciting new features!
