ASUS USB-AC68
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ASUS USB-AC68
Availability: now
Manuf (OEM/ODM): Edimax
FCC approval date: 30 May 2016
(Est.) release date: 05 January 2016
Country of manuf.: China
Interface: USB
USB 3.0
Connector: Male A
Form factor tags: dongle
ID: 0b05:1817
Windows: USB\VID_0B05&PID_1817
FCC ID: MSQ-USBR700
IC ID: 3568A-USBR700
WI1 chip1: Realtek RTL8814AU
Probable Linux driver
See this ew-7833uac driver on Edimax
See also aircrack-ng rtl8812au repo on GitHub
USB ID not yet observed in any mainline kernel /
this list (note: outdated)
(see also passys)
Windows driver
see Realtek's website
Antenna connector: U.FL, MHF4
abgn+ac, 3x4:3
Flags: 256QAM
For a list of all currently documented Realtek chipsets with specifications, see Realtek.
- • 1300Mbps - 3-stream 802.11ac device (433Mbps per stream),
- • 600Mbps - 3-stream 2.4GHz 802.11n (256QAM) = 1900 Mbps class
Dual-Band AC1900 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
"1246-01000146-50Z" and "1602" appears to be
- silkscreened on the board in the FCC photos.
- FCC ID: MSQ-USBR700 (05/30/2016)
See also: ASUS USB-AC56 and ASUS PCE-AC68
Overview
- The ASUS USB-AC68 is a pocket-sized WiFi USB adapter that provides notebooks
- an instant upgrade to ultra-fast dual-band 802.11ac speeds of up to 1900Mbps.
- It features a powerful three-transmit, four-receive (3x4) MIMO design with two external
- antennas and ASUS AiRadar beamforming technology for outstanding signal coverage.
- Additionally, this ASUS USB-AC68's USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 10x-faster data
- transfer speeds, eliminating potential performance bottlenecks.
- ASUS USB-AC68 includes a desktop cradle with an extension cord for flexible positioning
- of the adapter to achieve performance, even in areas with troublesome Wi-Fi reception.
Key Features
- The cost-effective alternative to buying a new laptop with integrated WiFi ac functionality.
- Fast and hassle-free upgrading of laptops and computers with the latest WiFi ac standard.
- Includes a desktop cradle with a USB extension cord for flexible positioning.
- Fast, stable and interference-free data transmission at speeds up to 1900Mbps.
- Smooth HD video streaming and online gaming.
- Ultra-compact. Unobtrusive and minimalist design
News
- CES2016 Press Releases on Asus
- ASUS Announces USB-AC68 on Asus
- ASUS USB-AC68 Wi-Fi Adapter Boosts Networking on WeGotServed
- ASUS USB-AC68 AC1900 Dual-Band WiFi USB Adapter on BroadBandBuyer
Reviews
- Asus USB-AC68 AC1900 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter Review on FoxNetwork (RU)
- Asus USB-AC68 AC1900 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter Review on iXBT (RU)
- Asus USB-AC68 adapter WiFi USB 3.0 AC1900 Review on OpenITforum (PL)
See also
Asus Wireless Adapters Products
- ASUS USB-AC50 (0b05:17db) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (MediaTek)
- ASUS USB-AC51 (0b05:17d1) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (MediaTek)
- ASUS USB-AC53 (0b05:17c9) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (Broadcom)
- ASUS USB-AC53 Nano (0b05:17c9) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (Realtek)
- ASUS USB-AC54 (0b05:1833) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (MediaTek)
- ASUS USB-AC55 (0b05:17eb) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (MediaTek)
- ASUS USB-AC56 (0b05:17d2) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (Realtek)
- ASUS USB-AC56R - Dual-Band AC1300 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (Realtek)
- ASUS USB-AC68 (0b05:1817) - 802.11ac USB Wireless Adapter (Realtek)
ASUS USB-AC Wireless Adapters
| Interface | FCC ID | Manuf | Vendor ID | Device ID | Chip1 brand | Chip1 model | PHY modes | MIMO config | OUI | Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS USB-AC50 | USB | MSQ-USBAC50 NDD9577111306 | Edimax | 0b05 | 17db | MediaTek | MT7610U | an+ac | 1x1:1 | AC:22:0B | 2014 |
| ASUS USB-AC51 | USB | MSQUSBAC51 | Edimax | 0b05 | 17d1 | MediaTek | MT7610U | abgn+ac | 1x1:1 | 2013 | |
| ASUS USB-AC53 | USB | MSQUSBAC53 | Askey | 0b05 | 17c9 | Broadcom | BCM43526 | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 74:D0:2B | 2013 |
| ASUS USB-AC53 Nano | USB | MSQ-USBACRN00 NDD9578221607 | Edimax | 0b05 | 184c | Realtek | RTL8812BU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 04:92:26 BC:AE:C5 | 2016 |
| ASUS USB-AC54 | USB | MSQ-USBAC55 | 0b05 | 1833 | MediaTek | MT7612U | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 2014 | ||
| ASUS USB-AC54 B1 | USB | MSQ-USBACRU00 | Edimax | 0b05 | 1841 | Realtek | RTL8812BU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 10:7B:44 | 2018 |
| ASUS USB-AC55 | USB | MSQ-USBAC55 | 0b05 | 17eb | MediaTek | MT7612U | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 2014 | ||
| ASUS USB-AC55 B1 | USB | MSQ-USBACRU00 | Edimax | 0b05 | 1841 | Realtek | RTL8812BU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 10:7B:44 | 2018 |
| ASUS USB-AC56 | USB | MSQ-USBAC56 | Edimax | 0b05 | 17d2 | Realtek | RTL8812AU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | D8:50:E6 | 2013 |
| ASUS USB-AC57 | USB | MSQ-USBACRU00 | Edimax | 0b05 | 1841 | Realtek | RTL8812BU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 10:7B:44 04:92:26 | 2018 |
| ASUS USB-AC58 | USB | MSQ-USB8C00 | Edimax | 0b05 | 19aa | Realtek | RTL8812BU | abgn+ac | 2x2:2 | 2021 | |
| ASUS USB-AC68 | USB | MSQ-USBR700 | Edimax | 0b05 | 1817 | Realtek | RTL8814AU | abgn+ac | 3x4:3 | 34:97:F6 | 2016 |
| ASUS USB-AX55 Nano | USB | MSQ-USBAXRN00 | 0b05 | 1a62 | Realtek | RTL8852BU | abgn+ac+ax | 2x2:2 | 2022 | ||
| ASUS USB-AX56 | USB | MSQ-USBAXJM00 | Edimax | 0b05 | 1997 | Realtek | RTL8832AU | abgn+ac+ax | 2x2:2 | 2021 | |
| ASUS USB-BE92 (ROG) | USB | MSQ-USBBE7T00 | 0b05 | 1bcf | Realtek | RTL8912AU | abgn+ac+ax+be | 2x2:2 | 2024 | ||
| ASUS USB-BE92 Nano | USB | MSQ-USBBE7T00 | 0bda | 0912 | Realtek | RTL8912AU | abgn+ac+ax+be | 2x2:2 | 2024 | ||
| ASUS WN4509L | USB | MSQ-WN4509L | Lite-On | 0bda | a811 | Realtek | RTL8811AU | abgn+ac | 1x1:1 | B8:EE:65 | 2014 |
