华硕(ASUS)正在通过新的USB 双频(USB dual-band)Wi-Fi 适配器(Wi-Fi adapter)增加其网络设备(networking device)产品组合。它被称为ASUS USB-AC68,它使用USB 3.0端口来提供快速连接。它还捆绑了Realtek的最新网络芯片,以及现代高级路由器提供的多用户MIMO技术。(MIMO)将其令人印象深刻的规格与一些漂亮的外观相结合,这些外观受到玩家(Gamers brand)共和国(Republic)品牌的启发,很明显,我们正在处理一款旨在打动用户的优质网络设备。(networking device)如果您想了解更多关于 华硕 USB-AC68(ASUS USB-AC68)及其提供的功能,请阅读此评论:
华硕 USB-AC68 适配器拆箱
华硕(ASUS)为USB-AC68使用的包装是一个双频USB Wi-Fi 适配器(USB Wi-Fi adapter),非常简单:在盒子的正面有一张设备图片,以及一些关于其主要特性的信息。在背面,您会发现与上一代设备的比较,告知您使用华硕(ASUS)在此适配器中捆绑的最新技术的好处。
当您打开盒子时,您会看到适配器本身。
当你打开所有东西时,你会发现以下元素:华硕USB-AC68适配器(ASUS USB-AC68 adapter),一根一端带有底座的USB延长(USB extension)线,可以插入适配器,保修卡(warranty card),快速入门指南(start guide)和支持光盘(support disc)驱动程序。不幸的是,在我们收到的用于测试的包装盒中,支持光盘(support disc)丢失了,我们不得不从互联网上下载驱动程序。这个问题可能是因为我们收到了一个早期的测试样品。
华硕 USB-AC68 适配器的拆箱体验快速而轻松。在包装盒内,您将找到尽快开始所需的所有元素。(The unboxing experience for the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter is quick and painless. Inside the box you will find all the elements you need to get started as soon as possible.)
硬件规格
ASUS USB-AC68是一款双频USB 3.0 无线适配器(wireless adapter),带有两个外置可移动天线。为了使用它并从可能的最高性能中受益,您必须扩展天线。正如您在下面看到的,它们看起来像翅膀,并且使用了来自游戏玩家(Gamers brand)共和国(Republic)品牌的颜色和图案。
华硕 USB-AC68(ASUS USB-AC68)使用现代Realtek RTL8814AU 芯片(Realtek RTL8814AU chip),提供您在USB Wi-Fi适配器上遇到的一些最快的网络连接。它支持所有现代网络标准,包括 802.11ac。它采用强大的三发四收 (3x4) MIMO 设计和华硕 AiRadar(MIMO design and ASUS AiRadar)波束成形技术,可实现可靠的信号覆盖。最大理论带宽为 1900 Mbps : 5 GHz 频段(GHz band)为1300 Mbps,2.4 GHz 频段(GHz band)为600 Mbps。
该设备的尺寸相当大:宽度为 4.52 英寸或 115 毫米,深度为 1.18 英寸或 30 毫米,高度为 0.68 英寸或 17.5 毫米。它的重量只有 1.55 盎司或 44 克。
在驱动方面,华硕(ASUS)提供适用于 Windows 7 到Windows 10和Mac OS X 10.7 到Mac OS X 10.11的驱动程序。如果您想查看此设备的官方规格,请访问此页面:ASUS USB-AC68 规格(ASUS USB-AC68 Specifications)。
华硕USB-AC68的设计和硬件规格都相当有前途。使用它时,您应该能够享受快速的无线网络连接。(Both the design and the hardware specifications of the ASUS USB-AC68 are quite promising. You should be able to enjoy fast wireless network connections when using it.)
设置和使用ASUS USB-AC68 适配器(ASUS USB-AC68 adapter)
您可以通过将ASUS USB-AC68直接插入USB 3.0端口或将其插入 ASUS 提供的底座来(ASUS)使用 ASUS USB-AC68 。第一个选项对笔记本电脑有用,而第二个选项对台式电脑有用。
插入设备后,必须为其安装驱动程序。正如我们之前提到的,我们有一个用于测试的早期样品,但我们缺少支撑盘(support disc)。如果您手头没有包含驱动程序的光盘,您必须从华硕支持网站(ASUS support website)下载它们。安装驱动程序后,您可以直接从Windows连接到无线网络,使用用于管理(Windows)WiFi连接的内置功能。
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。我们通过网络传输文件、流媒体、进行一些在线游戏和网页浏览(online gaming and web browsing)。所有活动都在没有稳定性问题的情况下进行,我们享受了稳定的表现。但是,更多关于这一点,在本评论的第二页(page two)。
Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird
ASUS is increasing its portfolіo of networkіng devices with a new USB dual-band Wi-Fi adapter. It is called ASUS USB-AC68 and it usеs a USB 3.0 port in order to deliver fast сonnections. It also bundles the lаtеst networking chip from Realtek, as well as the multi-user MIMO technologies that are offered by modern premium rоuters. Couple its imрressive specs with some great looks, which are insрired by the Republic of Gamers brand and it's clear that we are dealing with a premium networking device that аims to іmpress its users. If you want to learn more about ASUS USB-AC68 and what it has to offer, read this review:
Unboxing the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter
The packaging used by ASUS for the USB-AC68 is a dual-band USB Wi-Fi adapter is quite simple: on the front of the box you have a picture of the device, together with some information about its main characteristics. On the back you will find a comparison with previous generation devices, informin g you about the benefits of using the latest technologies that ASUS has bundled in this adapter.
When you open the box, you get to see the adapter itself.
When you unbox everything, you will find the following elements: the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter, a USB extension cable with a cradle at one end , into which you can plug in the adapter, the warranty card, the quick start guide and the support disc with drivers. Unfortunately, in the box that we received for testing, the support disc was missing and we had to download the drivers from the internet. This issue might have happened because we received an early sample for testing.
The unboxing experience for the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter is quick and painless. Inside the box you will find all the elements you need to get started as soon as possible.
Hardware specifications
ASUS USB-AC68 is a dual-band USB 3.0 wireless adapter with two external movable antennas. In order to use it and benefit from the highest performance possible, you must expand the antennas. As you can see below, they look like wings and they use the coloring and the motifs from the Republic of Gamers brand.
ASUS USB-AC68 uses a modern Realtek RTL8814AU chip which provides some of the fastest network connections you will encounter on USB Wi-Fi adapters. It has support for all the modern networking standards, including 802.11ac. It features a powerful three-transmit, four-receive (3x4) MIMO design and ASUS AiRadar beamforming technology for solid signal coverage. The maximum theoretical bandwidth is of 1900 Mbps: 1300 Mbps for the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz band.
The size of the device is quite large: it has a width of 4.52 inches or 115 mm, a depth of 1.18 inches or 30 mm and a height of 0.68 inches or 17.5 mm. Its weight is of only 1.55 ounces or 44 grams.
In terms of drivers, ASUS offers drivers for Windows 7 up to Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.7 up to Mac OS X 10.11. If you would like to check the official specifications of this device, go to this page: ASUS USB-AC68 Specifications.
Both the design and the hardware specifications of the ASUS USB-AC68 are quite promising. You should be able to enjoy fast wireless network connections when using it.
Setting up and using the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter
You can use the ASUS USB-AC68 by plugging it into a USB 3.0 port directly or by plugging it into the cradle that is offered by ASUS. The first option is useful for laptops while the second is useful for desktop computers.
After you plug in the device, you must install the drivers for it. As we mentioned before, we had an early sample for testing and we were missing the support disc. If you don't have the disc with drivers at hand, you must download them from the ASUS support website. Once the drivers are installed, you can connect to wireless networks straight from Windows, using the built-in features for managing WiFi connections.
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. We transferred files over the network, streamed media, did some online gaming and web browsing. All activities were performed without stability issues and we enjoyed solid performance. But, more on that, on page two of this review.