ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter (PCE-AC68)

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Size Name: AC1900

Style Name: PCIE

Brand	ASUS
Hardware interface	PCIE x 1
Operating System	Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS
Item dimensions L x W x H	28.4 x 6.1 x 21.3 centimetres
Data transfer rate	1300 Megabits Per Second

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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)

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Size Name:AC1900 | Style Name:PCIE

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Wireless Type

802.11ac

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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Brand

ASUS

Item Model Number

PCE-AC68

Operating System

Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS

Product Dimensions

28.45 x 6.1 x 21.34 cm; 566.99 Grams

Item Dimensions L x W x H

28.4 x 6.1 x 21.3 centimetres

Batteries

1 Lithium ion batteries required.

Item Weight

567 g

Department

Wireless adaptor

Manufacturer

ASUS Computer International Direct

ASIN

B00F42V83C

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

13 November 2017

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14,615 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

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34,374 in Computers (See Top 100 in Computers)
309 in USB Computer Network Adapters

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Size Name:AC1900 | Style Name:PCIE

ASUS (PCE-AC68) Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter

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.



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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Kev - Australia

Reviewed in Australia on 2 January 2021

Size Name: USB-AC53 NanoStyle Name: USBVerified Purchase

Subtle USB that's all the positive comments I can give it. Tested on a desktop PC 2m away from the computer. The USB doesn't reach speeds even close to the ones marketed on the packaging. Highest speed reached was 35 megabytes per second which fell dramatically to 5 megabytes per second after roughly one hour of use. My current gigabyte card easily reaches 94 megabytes per second without any disconnections. I do not recommend purchasing this item.

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Anthony Roach

Brilliant !

Reviewed in Australia on 2 October 2020

Size Name: AC1900Style Name: USBVerified Purchase

It made my older laptop stream movies like a new one. 5G over 2.4G a huge step up. A worthwhile investment if you are using a older lappy with 2.4Ghz that isn't capable of a 5Ghz update internally. The icing on the cake is, you can go out in the yard many meters away from your home WiFi and work without issue, and at 100MBPS. Excellent.

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Kirito

Fast deliver and working as intended

Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2019

Size Name: AC1900Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

I installed it the day it arrived. Brand new package, everything is working fine and its making the most of my NBN.
Im so glad i bought this. Good bye old WiFi card :D

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David

Don't bother

Reviewed in Australia on 24 August 2020

Size Name: USB-AC53 NanoStyle Name: USBVerified Purchase

Absolutely not worth your time.
Garbage reception. If you're more than 5m from the WiFi router than don't bother. Even then it drops out randomly.
Drivers are bad and hang when you try to install.
Seriously click away.

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Zach

Review

Reviewed in Australia on 8 March 2020

Size Name: N300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

Mine stopped working after 2 months

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Pieter

Good overall

Reviewed in Australia on 15 February 2021

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: USBVerified Purchase

Good overall, out of the box software is little clunky, but works well and speeds are good

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AlexSun

Speed is fast

Reviewed in Australia on 7 March 2020

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

Very good

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Prashant

Doesn't work with the Raspberry Pi

Reviewed in Australia on 12 March 2020

Size Name: USB-AC53 NanoStyle Name: USBVerified Purchase

Works as expected on a windows machine.

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Daniel

Funciona muy bien en W10, pero OJO con el driver

Reviewed in Spain on 19 February 2018

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

ASUS PCE-AC56 me parece un muy buen adaptador, con buena sensibilidad y que ofrece velocidades estables. Pero a quien tenga W10 le advierto sobre los problemas con los que puede encontrarse por el driver.

Me funciona perfectamente, aunque el driver que he necesitado instalar no lo he encontrado ni en la página de Asus (al menos no está para este modelo) ni lo lo ofrece W10 mediante plug and play. Corresponde al fabricante del chip que incorpora este adaptador (Broadcom). Esta es mi experiencia, con un W10 de 64bits, muy recientemente actualizado a la revisión 1709 (Fall Creators Update).:

--- PASOS y PROBLEMAS IDENTIFICADOS ---

- Desde la página de soporte de Asus se señala, con fecha de julio 2015, que el dispositivo funciona en W10 y que no precisa de drivers, que ya los incorpora W10: ASUS PCE-AC56 Windows 10 Plug and Play Support
<<This client card supports windows 10 plug and play. Do not need driver CD, driver is included in Windows 10. When the client card is inserted into a computer, Windows attempts to download and install the client card driver if it is not already available on the computer.>>

- Hago caso y no instalo nada. Pero cuando arranco el equipo, el Sistema me señala como dispositivo de red el siguiente:
"Adaptador de red 802.11a Broadcom", Proveedor: Microsoft, Fecha: 02/06/2013, Versión: 6.30.223.256
Por ningún lado se hace mención al protocolo 802.11ac ¿? Lo veo raro, aparte de lo antiguo del driver.

- Compruebo que con fecha de 2017/03/24, y también para Windows 10 64-bits, desde la página de Asus es posible bajarse una utilidad:
"ASUS PCE-AC56 Utility 2.1.3.8" (UT_PCE_AC56_v2138.zip)
Verifico que permite tanto instalar una utilidad para gestionar las redes a las que conectarse (que no aconsejo en aboluto, pues es muy mala), como un driver. El driver lo reconoce Windows y su nombre se corresponde con el adaptador ("ASUS PCE-AC56 Wireless 802.11ac" creo que era). El proveedor de ese driver es ASUS, con fecha de 2015 y versión 7.35.315.0
- Todo aparentemente normal... al principio
- El adaptador reconoce tanto redes 2.4Ghz como las de 5GHz. La sensibilidad parece ir muy bien. Pero me extraña que a pesar de usar dos canales en la banda de los 2,4 GHz y tener una señal sobre los 47 - 50dB, la velocidad que me ofrece es estable pero en 150 Mbps. Con 5GHz sólo me ofrece alrededor de los 175 Mbps.
- Pero lo peor: comienzo a sufrir continuos PANTALLAZOS AZULES (BSOD) con el mensaje "PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA". Aunque había pasado hacía muy pocos días a la versión 1709 de W10, el sospechoso era el adaptador..

- Veo referencias al problema desde un foro y se confirma el problema de manera muy clara simplemente lanzando un test de velocidad: provoca al momento el pantallazo azul.
- Decido volver al controlador anterior, "Adaptador de red 802.11a Broadcom". Funciona bien y no provoca pantallazos azules, pero las velocidades son como las de antes (150Mbps / 175 Mbps). No parece el driver correcto.

--- SOLUCIÓN ---
- Pero desde el foro confirman también que con otro driver (de Broadcom, al que corresponde el chipset) se resuelve el problema. Y coincide con mi propia búsqueda de drivers para el adaptador, cuyo ID de harware es: PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_43B1 (BCM430AC)

*** El driver correcto es: Broadcom BCM-43xx Wireless Lan Drivers Version 7.35.317.3 WHQL, Date & Version: 02/03/2016, 7.35.317.3
- Cuando lo instalo aparece como "Broadcom 802.11ac Network Adapter"
Proveedor: Broadcom, Fecha: 03/02/2016, Versión: 7.35.317.3, Firmante digital: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Funciona perfectamente. He pasado varios test de velocidad sin ningún problema. Y ahora las velocidad que obtengo son estables, y se corresponden con las especificaciones del adaptador: 2,4Ghz: 300 Mbps, 5 GHz: 866 Mbps (En 2,4 Ghz estoy usando el protocolo 802.11n, que llega hasta 300Mbps. Al parecer se puede llegar a 400Mbps con TurboQAM, que por ahora no sé cómo)

Tengo el router de Movistar y en mi caso o me conecto a mi red de 2,4GHz o a la de 5GHz (puedo tener dos), pero no me parece posible conectarme simultáneamente a las dos bandas, como creo que sugiere el AC1300. Supongo que un router más avanzado sí será posible.

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Por las directrices que deben cumplir los comentarios, no puedo incluir ninguna URL externa a Amazon, ni siquiera aunque fuera la de soporte de este producto, de ASUS. Y por supuesto no puedo poner la URL del foro a que hago referencia y desde donde puede accederse a más información sobre el error y desde donde se facilita el localizar el driver correcto. No puedo, aunque sirva para ayudar a quien esté interesado en este adaptador.

De todas formas, buscando en internet por BCM430AC o << "PCE-AC68 Windows 10 Drivers" page fault in nonpaged area >> se debería poder localizar fácilmente la información necesaria. (Nota: El foro es sobre el adaptador PCE-AC98, pero los problemas son los mismos que los de PCE-AC56 y la solución también, pues el driver soporta ambos dispositivos")

Espero que sea de utilidad la parrafada. Al menos a mí me habría ayudado a evitar todos los problemas con los que me he encontrado

* Actualización 14/08/2019:
Tengo actualmente la revisión 1809 de W10 y sigo encantado con esta tarjeta de red. Ningún problema y la sensibilidad y ancho de banda como el primer día: 2,4Ghz: 300 Mbps, 5 GHz: 866 Mbps

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Marie

READ IF YOU HAVE A WINDOWS 10 OS

Reviewed in Canada on 23 November 2018

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

I’m going to post this here to save anyone else a lot of troubleshooting & forum reading; if you have windows 10 the drivers for this wifi card might not work right away. There is some error in windows 10 that makes this wifi card not fully compatible but there’s a relatively simple work around:

When you download the drivers for this wifi adaptor from the Asus website, do not download the windows 10 drivers. Download the windows 8.1 drivers (yes, even if you have windows 10). When installing the drivers, do not install the utility app, install just the drivers (you don’t needn’t the utility app anyways). This was the only way this wifi card would work for me, but now that I’ve got it working it works great. I docked a star from the product review because tbh asus should fix its drivers to work with windows ten but whatcha gonna do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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MRG

Very good but Win10 users, read my review.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2018

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

First of all this is pretty cool. I'm getting three times the speed I used to whilst using a TP-Link plug socket solution. However I notice some people having trouble with Windows 10.
The issue I've noticed with this is actually Windows' fault. By default the power settings for Wifi Cards, for some dumb reason, have "turn this off to save power" function ticked as on.
So, go to Device Manager, find "Broadcom" right click and choose properties... power management and UN-TICK the box. Otherwise, you'll be downloading a game on steam for example, it'll get 1GB of it, then drop connection.

Since I made that alteration it's been perfect. I was able to run Spotify, Steam downloading a game, watching a twitch stream and using youtube in chrome all at once and didn't notice any problems.

My only beef is, the LED on the device is pretty bright and it's BLUE, and Wifi traffic tends to cause it to flicker on and off to show it's status, so it can get annoying. I'll be covering it up I think.

83 people found this helpful

Leo

Fine Prodotti Asus di un tempo

Reviewed in Italy on 6 November 2018

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

Ho acquistato questo prodotto da circa 1 anno. Ricordo che installai i driver ottenuti dal sito Asus e tutto funzionava alla perfezione, successivamente ho rimosso la scheda in questione adottandone un'altra, da qualche giorno però ho deciso di usare nuovamente la periferica in questione, Asus PCE-AC56 PCI-E Wireless- AC1300, ho notato con mio rammarico che i driver prelevati sempre dal sito Asus non funzionano bene, ossia il canale 5 Ghz presenta 1 sola tacca, Il sistema in uso è Win 10 Pro x64, la Asus comunque invita a non installare i driver da lei forniti, in quanto il sistema operativo avrebbe provveduto ad installare i driver perfettamente funzionanti, infatti rimuovendo i driver Asus ci si ritrova in gestione periferiche con driver Broadcom 802.11a quando la periferica in questione dovrebbe usare la denominazione (come da specifiche Asus) Broadcom 802.11ac Network Adapter relativo a ID Hardware PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_43B1&SUBSYS_85BA1043&REV_03, per cui i driver generici usati da Microsoft non sono adatti, anche se funzionanti, a sfruttare degnamente la periferica in questione. I driver non sono aggiornabili nemmeno da Microsoft Catalog Update, insomma sembra che un prodotto dal prezzo di circa 56 euro non sia più sostenuto da Asus, continuando però ancora a venderlo come se nulla stesse succedendo. Visto che dopo solo 1 anno mi ritrovo con una periferica insufficiente per le mie esigenze che inizialmente venivano rispettate, (Il mio PC ha un valore di circa 2.500 euro) chiederò il rimborso di questo affare che non vale assolutamente i soldi che ho speso. Una azienda seria non abbandona i suoi clienti dopo aver venduto hardware dal valore di 56 euro. Prodotti dal prezzo inferiore continuano ad aggiornare driver per Windows 10 senza problemi, non vedo perché non rivolgersi altrove in questo caso.

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tjpearson

Lovely looking and well designed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2018

Size Name: AC1300Style Name: PCIEVerified Purchase

Got this as had continuel Internet drops so router had to be sited in the hall miles away from my media centre. So ethernet cabled was no longer feesible and WiFi was my only option and thought get good quality. I found it very easy to fit but I would so having built my own PC. For those with little experience just open PC having removed power supply and look at motherboard for vacant slot, it's like a key so pretty obvious how this fits. Put cover back on and boot up PC, your computer will most likely return a message saying "Detected New Hardware" but may not install the drivers as at this stage there will be no Internet connection. This is when you use the CD that comes with the adapter to install the software. Once installed boot up the software and scan for signals and once completed select your service and enter your password key and it will then connect. In my opinion my Internet connection is just as fast using this card as before using cable so very pleased. I recommend connecting the supplied aerials to the exterior of PC or anywhere in open area. A bit expensive but hey ho you get what you pay for and this seems utter quality.
tj

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