Instant Upgrade to WiFi 6 - The WiFi 6 standard provides efficient connections that meet the demands of an increasing number of connected personal and IoT devices. With the USB-AX56 USB adapter, you can quickly upgrade your laptop or PC to WiFi 6 via plug-and-play.
Extremely High Wi-Fi Speed - The USB-AX56 is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi 6 device that allows you to take full advantage of modern WiFi 6 routers. It offers a total wireless bandwidth of up to 1800 Mbps – 574 Mbps over the 2.4 GHz band and 1201 Mbps over the 5 GHz band. This makes the USB-AX56 up to 1.5 times faster than a WiFi 5 device. OFDMA and MU-MIMO significantly enhance connection efficiency and provide improved performance.
Network adapter type | WLAN adapter |
Max. port speed | 1201 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
5 GHz transfer rate | 1201 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 574 Mbit/s |
Item number | 16218221 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Network adapters |
Manufacturer no. | 90IG06H0-MO0R00 |
Release date | 7.7.2021 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Network adapter type | WLAN adapter |
Hardware interface | USB |
Max. port speed | 1201 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 1 Ports |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 574 Mbit/s |
5 GHz transfer rate | 1201 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Dual band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise |
Max. data transfer rate | 1800 Mbit/s |
LTE frequency bands | 5 |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1x ASUS USB AX56 adapter, 1x snow, 1x warranty card |
Length | 17.50 mm |
Width | 30 mm |
Height | 115 mm |
Weight | 40.30 g |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 14.40 cm |
Height | 7.20 cm |
Weight | 188 g |
Product Safety |
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network adapters» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: GalaxusHow many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: GalaxusHow often is a product of this brand in the «Network adapters» category returned?
Source: Galaxus
It is the most expensive adapter in the test, but Asus also includes useful accessories in the box of the USB-AX56: the USB dock makes it easier to set up the stick on a stationary PC for optimal wireless. The fold-out antennas increase the chance of fast WLAN. However, even without these extras, the USB-AX56 came out on top in the test, at 5 GHz over distance even with a clear lead.