Mercusys MA86XE - PCI Express Network Adapter, Black

The Mercusys MA86XE AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe adapter provides internal wireless networking for desktop PCs. The card connects to the motherboard via a standard PCI Express interface. It supports tri-band Wi-Fi 6E across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies to reduce network congestion. The adapter offers a combined maximum data transfer rate of 5400 Mbit/s, suitable for tasks such as large file transfers.

In addition to local networking, the PCIe card includes Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless peripheral connectivity. It features adjustable external omnidirectional antennas to improve signal reception, which helps maintain a stable link if the computer is placed under a desk or in a cabinet. The adapter requires a 64-bit installation of Windows 10 or Windows 11.

• Supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA3-PSK encryption for wireless network traffic
• Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac standards
• WLAN data rates of 574 Mbit/s on the 2.4 GHz band, and 2402 Mbit/s on both the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
• Wireless-only operation; does not include integrated Ethernet LAN capabilities