Wi-Fi 6 compatible USB wireless LAN slave unit, ASUS USB-AX56

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/08/2021 08:48 AM | source: | 3 comment(s)

It will be available for purchase on October 22nd as the ASUS "USB-AX56," a wireless LAN slave device compatible with Wi-Fi 6, which is an uncommon feature for a USB connection.

It is equipped with a retractable wing-shaped antenna and also supports a beamforming feature, which allows it to transmit strong signals more efficiently. This allows for a steady wireless connection even when the router is located a long distance away. The frequency range is compatible with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz systems and devices. The maximum transfer speed is 1,201 Mbps, the interface is USB 3.2 Gen.1, and the external dimensions are as follows: width 30 mm, length 115 mm, thickness 17.5 mm, weight 40.3 g. The maximum transfer speed is 1,201 Mbps, and the interface is USB 3.2 Gen.1. A customized cradle is included with the purchase of this device.

The unit is priced at 85 USD.

Related Stories

D-Link launches EAGLE PRO AI Series Wi-Fi 6 Smart Router - 09/24/2021 08:42 AM
D-Link today introduced the R15 EAGLE PRO AI AX1500 Smart Router. Using the newest Wi-Fi 6 technology in conjunction with artificial intelligence, the new launch provides exceptional Wi-Fi coverage an...

D-Link releases AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter - 08/24/2021 08:53 AM
The DWA-X1850 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter easily plugs into your laptop to provide lightning-fast Wi-Fi 6 connections (up to 1800 Mbps) and network security with WPA3....

Buffalo releases WSR-1500AX2S Wi-Fi 6 router with Wi-Fi Easy Mesh - 08/04/2021 08:25 AM
The Wi-Fi 6 master unit entry model is compatible with "Wi-Fi Easy Mesh" (planned with firmware support), which enables the creation of a mesh network environment with ease. Combining a me...

IO DATA "WN-DAX1800EXP Wi-Fi 6 repeater that can be used regardless of manufacturer - 07/21/2021 08:54 AM
IO DATA announced their Wi-Fi 6 repeater "WN-DAX1800EXP" that uses 360 Connect technology. The Wi-Fi repeater can extend the radio wave range of a wireless LAN router. The wireless LA...

ASUS Zen WiFi XD 6 / W -- Wi-Fi 6 mesh system covering about 500 m2 - 07/21/2021 08:51 AM
ASUS will introduce a new Wi-Fi 6 mesh system "ZenWiFi XD6 / W (2 Pack)" for the retail market that covers a wide area of about 500 m2 of area....

ViperAnaf
Senior Member

Posts: 404
Joined: 2010-03-07

#5953210 Posted on: 10/08/2021 10:33 AM

does anyone knows if its possible to use this to connect Oculus Quest 2 over airlink without a router?

maikai
Senior Member

Posts: 1320
Joined: 2004-07-03

#5953339 Posted on: 10/08/2021 05:10 PM

does anyone knows if its possible to use this to connect Oculus Quest 2 over airlink without a router?

I don't see why not. My pc has onboard wifi 6 and we can connect directly to our pc with the oculus via the connection

Ven0m
Senior Member

Posts: 1843
Joined: 2005-08-12

#5953891 Posted on: 10/10/2021 11:53 AM

I wonder why they insist on using the "slave" term instead of secondary, as IETF suggest

Post New Comment

Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.