Asus PCE-AC88 User Manual

Fast. Easy. Setup!
PCE-AC88 Quick Start Guide
123
Hardware
installation
Driver
Installation
Connect to
wireless network
Insert the PCE-AC88 network
card into the PCI-E slot, ensuring
that it si completely seated on
the slot.
Turn o your computer, unplug
the power cord, and open the
system cover.
When the setup is completed,
your computer now has Wi-Fi
functionality.
Turn on your computer. Insert the
support CD into the optical drive
or
download the driver from:
https://www.asus.com/Networking/PCE-
AC88/HelpDesk_Download/
To install the antennas properly:
1. Install the antennas to the
antenna base.
2. Connect the antenna base to
the PCE-AC88 network card.
Adjust the magnetic antenna base
to get the best signal with your
router.
Double click setup.exe to install
the driver.
InstallShield Wizard
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This guide applies to Model Name: PCE-AC88

Asus PCE-AC88 Specifications

General

Interface	WLAN
Connectivity technology	Wired
Internal	Yes
Certification	CE, FCC, C-Tick, IC, IDA, NCC, RCM
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Channels quantity (EU)	13 channels
Channels quantity (USA)	11 channels
WLAN data transfer rates supported	2167 Mbit/s
Antennas quantity	4
Quantity	1
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	68.9 mm
Width	103.3 mm
Height	21 mm
Weight	125 g

Summary

Connect to Wireless Network

Install Antennas

Attach antennas to the antenna base for optimal wireless connectivity.

Connect Antenna Base

Connect the antenna base to the PCE-AC88 network card for signal reception.

Position Antenna Base

Adjust the magnetic antenna base position for the best signal reception from your router.