ASUS USB‑AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual‑Band USB Wi‑Fi Adapter

Description

Overview

The ASUS USB‑AC53 Nano is a pocket‑sized AC1200 dual‑band USB Wi‑Fi adapter that provides 802.11ac wireless to systems without modern built‑in Wi‑Fi. Its nano form factor is designed to stay plugged into a laptop or desktop without protruding, and it supports MU‑MIMO for improved performance with compatible routers.

Key features

• Dual‑band AC1200: up to 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11n/ac).
• MU‑MIMO support to boost throughput when used with MU‑MIMO routers.
• Nano USB design — compact, lightweight and suitable for leaving inserted during travel.
• USB 2.0 interface for wide host compatibility (physical interface is USB 2.0).
• Security support including WEP/WPA/WPA2 and WPA3 (manufacturer specifications list supported options).

Compatibility & box contents

• OS support listed by the manufacturer: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 and Mac OS X 10.7–10.12 (check ASUS support for drivers for newer OS versions).
• Package contents: USB‑AC53 Nano adapter, support CD and warranty card (manufacturer pack list).

Notes

• Actual network throughput depends on host, router, environment and network conditions; quoted speeds are based on the 802.11ac standard.
• Because the adapter uses a USB 2.0 interface and a nano internal antenna design, peak real‑world throughput may be lower than full theoretical AC1200 rates on some systems.