ASUS PCE-AC88是一款全新的无线 PCI-Express网络适配器(network adapter)，您将很难找到任何有关它的信息。对于希望在家庭网络(home network)中停止使用电线并希望获得最佳网络性能(network performance)的人们来说，这是一款高级网卡(network card)。它在创建时考虑到了最新的无线路由器和无线技术，它承诺为您的无线网络(wireless network)提供令人难以置信的速度。我们每天都对这张网卡进行了一周的测试，这就是我们所学到的：(network card)
华硕PCE-AC88双频(ASUS PCE-AC88 dual-band) AC3100无线(AC3100 wireless) PCI-Express(PCI-Express network)网卡开箱
华硕 PCE-AC88 无线(ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless) PCI-Express 网络(PCI-Express network)适配器的包装让您无需打开包装即可查看天线底座。(antenna base)在盒子的正面，您会看到一张网络适配器(network adapter)的图片、连接了四根天线的天线底座(antenna base)，以及该网络设备最重要的功能。
在盒子的背面，您将看到与华硕制造的其他 PCI-E 网络适配器的比较，以及(ASUS)有关华硕 PCE-AC88 无线(ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless) PCI-Express 网络(PCI-Express network)适配器功能的更多详细信息。
打开包装盒后，您立即看到网络适配器(network adapter)和天线底座。
打开包装后，您会发现以下物品：ASUS PCE-AC88 网络(ASUS PCE-AC88 network)适配器、四根天线、天线底座(antenna base)、薄型支架(profile bracket)、带驱动程序和用户手册的(user manual)支撑盘(support disc)、快速入门指南(start guide)和保修。
在我们谈论华硕 PCE-AC88 无线(ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless)PCI-Express 网络(PCI-Express network)适配器提供的用户体验(user experience)之前，让我们看看它在规格方面提供了什么。
硬件规格
ASUS PCE-AC88具有Broadcom BCM4366 处理器(Broadcom BCM4366 processor)，能够使用 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz频率运行。该网络适配器(network adapter)承诺在 5 GHz 频率(GHz frequency)上的最大理论带宽为 2100 Mbps ，在 2.4 GHz 频率(GHz frequency)上为 1000 Mbps。该适配器使用PCI Express x1 接口并适合(PCI Express x1 interface and fits)单个PCI Express x1、x4 或 x16 插槽(x4 or x16 slot)。ASUS PCE-AC88由相当大的散热器(heat sink)被动冷却，即使在温暖的环境中也能确保良好的冷却效果。
它有四个天线，可用于传输和接收数据，因为它们使用 4x4 MU-MIMO 技术(MU-MIMO technology)。这些天线既可以安装在磁性底座上（这是华硕推荐的），也可以安装在(ASUS)网卡(network card)背面的连接器上。
正如您对新网络设备(networking device)所期望的那样，ASUS PCE-AC88支持所有现代无线网络(wireless networking)标准，包括 802.11ac。
在尺寸方面，网络适配器(network adapter)（不含天线和天线底座）长 4.07 英寸（103.3 毫米），宽 2.71 英寸或 68.9 毫米。它的重量是 0.27 磅或 125 克。
我们注意到华硕 PCE-AC88(ASUS PCE-AC88 network)网卡和我们从华硕(ASUS)收到的规格的一个奇怪方面是，该无线网卡(wireless network card)适用于Windows 7和Windows 10。没有关于它与Windows 8.1兼容性的信息。因此，如果您使用的是该操作系统(operating system)，您应该在购买此网卡(network card)之前检查这方面。在本次评测时，这款网卡非常新，以至于(network card)华硕(ASUS website)官方网站上没有关于它的条目。
设置和使用华硕 PCE-AC88 双频(ASUS PCE-AC88 dual-band) AC3100 无线(AC3100 wireless) PCI-Express(PCI-Express network)网卡
安装ASUS PCE-AC88 网络(ASUS PCE-AC88 network)适配器意味着关闭您的计算机，打开机箱，确保所有静电都被释放，然后将网络适配器(network adapter)插入一个开放的PCI-Express 插槽(PCI-Express slot)。
然后，合上机箱，将天线底座连接到网卡(network card)。将底座放在您想要的位置，然后将外部天线插入底座。华硕(ASUS)建议将每根天线向外倾斜约 45 度以获得最佳性能。还可以尝试将外部天线底座放置在更高的位置，以最大程度地减少网络适配器(network adapter)与其配对路由器之间的干扰。
接下来，启动您的Windows 计算机(Windows computer)并安装ASUS PCE-AC88 随附的(ASUS PCE-AC88)支持光盘(support disc)中的驱动程序。您也可以在华硕支持网站(ASUS Support website)上查看最新的驱动程序。
驱动安装好后，您就可以开始使用华硕PCE-AC88(ASUS PCE-AC88 network)网卡连接您所在地区可用的无线网络了。没有用于连接无线网络的华硕应用程序。(ASUS application)为此，您只需使用Windows中可用的功能。
我们将台式计算机连接到由(desktop computer)华硕 RT-AC88U 路由器(ASUS RT-AC88U router)广播的无线网络。我们在连接到网络时没有任何问题，而且我们的连接快速而稳定。我们通过网络传输文件、进行媒体流、在线游戏和普通网页浏览(gaming and plain web browsing)。所有活动都在没有稳定性问题的情况下进行，我们享受了非常好的表现。但是，更多关于这一点，在本评论的第二页(page two)。
Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!
ASUS PCE-AC88 is a wireless PCI-Express network adapter that is so new, уou will have a hard time findіng any information about it. It is a premium network card for people who want to stop using wires in theіr home network and who wаnt the best network performаnce possible. It was creаted with the latest wireless routers аnd wirelesѕ technologiеs in mind and it prоmises somе unbelіevable speeds on your wireless network. We have tested this network card fоr a week, on a daily basis and this is what we have learned:
Unboxing the ASUS PCE-AC88 dual-band AC3100 wireless PCI-Express network card
The packaging used for the ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless PCI-Express network adapter allows you to view the antenna base without opening the box. On the front of the box you will see a picture of the network adapter, the antenna base with the four antennas connected to it, and the most important features of this networking device.
On the back side of the box you will see a comparison with other PCI-E network adapters made by ASUS as well as more details about the features of the ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless PCI-Express network adapter.
When you open the box, you immediately see the network adapter and the antenna base.
After you unpack everything, you will find the following items: the ASUS PCE-AC88 network adapter, four antennas, the antenna base, a low profile bracket, a support disc with drivers and the user manual, the quick start guide and the warranty.
Before we talk about the user experience offered by the ASUS PCE-AC88 wireless PCI-Express network adapter, let's see what it has to offer in terms of specifications.
Hardware specifications
ASUS PCE-AC88 has a Broadcom BCM4366 processor which is able to operate using both the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequencies. This network adapter promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 2100 Mbps on the 5GHz frequency and of 1000 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency. This adapter uses the PCI Express x1 interface and fits in a single PCI Express x1, x4 or x16 slot. ASUS PCE-AC88 is passively cooled by a fairly large heat sink, which should ensure good cooling even in warm environments.
It has four antennas which can be used both for transmitting and receiving data, as they use the 4x4 MU-MIMO technology. These antennas can be mounted both on the magnetic base (which is what ASUS recommends), as well as on the connectors on the back of the network card.
As you would expect from a new networking device, ASUS PCE-AC88 offers support for all the modern wireless networking standards, including 802.11ac.
In terms of size, the network adapter (without the antennas and the antenna base) is 4.07 inches (103.3mm) in length and 2.71 inches or 68.9mm in width. Its weight is 0.27 lbs or 125 grams.
One strange aspect that we noticed about ASUS PCE-AC88 network card and the specifications that we received from ASUS is that this wireless network card works on Windows 7 and Windows 10. There is no information about its compatibility with Windows 8.1. Therefore, if you are using this operating system, you should check this aspect before purchasing this network card. At the time of this review, this network card is so new that there is no entry about it on the official ASUS website.
Setting up and using the ASUS PCE-AC88 dual-band AC3100 wireless PCI-Express network card
Installing the ASUS PCE-AC88 network adapter means shutting down your computer, opening up the case, ensuring that all static electricity is discharged and plugging the network adapter into an open PCI-Express slot.
Then, close the case and connect the antenna base to the network card. Place the base in the position that you desire and plug the external antennas into the base. ASUS suggests tilting each antenna outward by about 45 degrees to get the best performance. Also try to place your external antenna base at higher elevations to minimize interference between the network adapter and its paired router.
Next, start your Windows computer and install the drivers from the support disc that is bundled with ASUS PCE-AC88. You can also check for the latest drivers on the ASUS Support website.
After the driver is installed, you can start using the ASUS PCE-AC88 network card to connect to the wireless networks that are available in your area. There's no ASUS application for connecting to wireless networks. You simply use the features that are available in Windows for this purpose.
We connected a desktop computer to the wireless networks that were broadcast by an ASUS RT-AC88U router. We had no issues in connecting to the network and our connections were fast and stable. We transferred files over the network, did media streaming, online gaming and plain web browsing. All activities were performed without stability issues and we enjoyed very good performance. But, more on that, on page two of this review.
