ASUS USB-AC58 - Wi-Fi adapter, Black

The ASUS USB-AC58 Wireless-AC1300 MU-MIMO USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter connects desktop PCs and notebooks to wireless networks. It plugs into a USB 3.0 port, allowing computers without internal wireless cards to access local networks. The adapter uses the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard for high-bandwidth traffic, offering data transfer rates up to 1300 Mbit/s. It is powered directly via the USB port, requiring no external power supply.

The device features two adjustable external antennas to help optimise signal reception. A WPS button on the casing allows for quick pairing with access points. Measuring 35 millimetres wide and weighing 85 grams, the adapter is compact enough for travel. It is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, macOS, and Linux.

• Dual-band support (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) to separate network traffic and reduce interference
• MU-MIMO technology to maintain connection efficiency when multiple devices access the router simultaneously
• Supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, and 64/128-bit WEP security protocols for encrypted data transmission
• Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) for use with legacy equipment