ASUS Intros PCE-AXE58BT Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 PCI-Express Adapter

[btarunr]

To all those who missed the 6 GHz 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) bus, ASUS rolled out the PCE-AX58BT, a desktop PCI-Express network adapter that provides Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The adapter provides a theoretical maximum bandwidth of 2402 Mbps Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz) and Wi-Fi 6 (5 GHz), along with Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz) bandwidth of up to 574 Mbps. Older 802.11ac is supported at speeds of up to 1733 Mbps, and 802.11n at up to 300 Mbps. The network controller also supports the latest WPA3 security standards.

The PCE-AX58BT connects to your desktop PC over a PCI-Express x1 slot, and an included USB 2.0 header cable (needed for the Bluetooth component). A pair of external antennae are fixed to a magnetized base that can be placed either on your desk, or on top of your PC case. While ASUS does not mention the controller, it is very likely the Intel AX210 Gig+ looking at the feature-set. It sits underneath an aluminium heatsink on an M.2-2230 card on top of the add-on card's main PCB. The company didn't reveal pricing or availability information. ASUS is readying a portfolio of Wi-Fi 6E consumer networking hardware, including the upcoming ZenWiFi PRO router.



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[P4-630]

I'm still using the Asus USB-AC68 AC1900 ultimate AC performance : 600+1300 Mbps.

The best Wifi adapter I've ever had, also it never disconnects and no overheating issues during summer.
I always get my full 150/15 internet speed.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I'm still using the Asus USB-AC68 AC1900 ultimate AC performance : 600+1300 Mbps.

The best Wifi adapter I've ever had, also it never disconnects and no overheating issues during summer.
I always get my full 150/15 internet speed.

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They made a new version, which in theory is slower.

USB-AX56｜Adapters｜ASUS Global

Dual-band WiFi 6 USB adapter, speeds up to 1800 Mbps, external antenna, WPA3 network security, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring

www.asus.com

 

[P4-630]

They made a new version, which in theory is slower.

USB-AX56｜Adapters｜ASUS Global

Dual-band WiFi 6 USB adapter, speeds up to 1800 Mbps, external antenna, WPA3 network security, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring

www.asus.com

Yeah I found it, and it's 106 EUR in my country......

 

[TheLostSwede]

Yeah I found it, and it's 106 EUR in my country......
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Well, it's brand new and supports 802.11ax, sorry, Wi-Fi 6, so it must be better, no?
The one you have is a 3x3 802.11ac adapter, whereas it seems like all the 802.11ax stuff so far is only 2x2, which actually gives you slower speeds, as long as you have a 3x3 or better router.

 

[delshay]

I think by the time Wi-Fi 6E is used mainstream it will be dead. Wi-Fi 7 is less than three years away & it looks stunning.

Countries Enabling Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi Alliance

EDIT: My old Acer "Ferrari 1200" Rare Laptop is on this page Wi-Fi 6E ready TPU's Nostalgic Hardware Club | Page 477 | TechPowerUp Forums

 

[Deleted member 50521]

There are many AX210 based solutions already, one of them probably is the OEM for this ASUS one. I won't pay more for an ASUS logo considering Intel's driver is already top notch.

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[The red spirit]

It looks like they finally painted AC56 black instead of red .

 

[Darksword]

I think by the time Wi-Fi 6E is used mainstream it will be dead. Wi-Fi 7 is less than three years away & it looks stunning.

Countries Enabling Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi Alliance

EDIT: My old Acer "Ferrari 1200" Rare Laptop is on this page Wi-Fi 6E ready TPU's Nostalgic Hardware Club | Page 477 | TechPowerUp Forums

How much faster is Wi-Fi 7 over Wi-Fi 6?

 

[Hyderz]

wow.. here i am some of my devices still on wireless n, maybe i should do a wifi overhaul around the house

 

[thegnome]

WiFi 6 really isn't better than good WiFi 5, especially in a realistic scenario when there's a bit of distance between the device and router.

 

[delshay]

How much faster is Wi-Fi 7 over Wi-Fi 6?

Read this Wi-Fi 7 and Beyond (intel.com)

NOTE: You said Wi-Fi 6 not "Wi-Fi 6E" ...6E has 6GHz settings in the driver highlighted in blue.