Question 1

can I use this if I'm building a custom pc?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is yes, if you’re including usb ports on your custom build. Not to sound harsh but if you know enough to build your own computer you should already know the answer. But just in case, you also need to have internet coming into your home and a router, preferably dual or triple band to take advantage of this product.

Question 2

Where is this manufactured? Country of origin?

Accepted Answer

I looked at the box (yes, I kept the box). It is made in China. It has worked exceptionally well.

Question 3

Will this adapter work on a Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E530 laptop ?

Accepted Answer

This will support your notebook as long as you have a USB port and has any of the following operating systems:
Windows® 10 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit 
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit

Question 4

how does this product offer 867 mbps data speed over usb 2.0 which is capped at 480 mbps? does anyone have speed tests or proof that it actually goes at or close 867 mbps?  at least over 480 mbps?

Accepted Answer

I never clocked it so I don't know.

I did notice it was much faster than the 802.11 N built into the computer. I was only looking for increased speed, which it achieved.

There are so many factors involved in a WiFi setup and equipment that it would be foolish to spend much time agoniizing over an inexpensive part such as this one.

Question 5

usb 3.0?

Accepted Answer

This is an USB 2.0 Interface, but works good for me on any port usb 2.0 and usb 3.0

Question 6

Is it Ubuntu Linux compatible?

Accepted Answer

This unit supports the following operating systems: 
Windows® 10 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit 
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit 
Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.12.

Question 7

Is this new in original unopened packaging?

Accepted Answer

Yes and it's simple to use.

Question 8

what if the pc does not have built in wifi?

Accepted Answer

Will work well

Question 9

is there an extender available?

Accepted Answer

No but you should get a regular, usb 3.0 extension cable and it will work just fine. Honest from across the house plugged into a desktop computer on the floor, I still get great speeds and low gaming latency.

Question 10

can this do bluetooth?

Accepted Answer

yes

Brand	ASUS
Model	USB-AC53 Nano

Type	USB Wi-FI Adapter
Color	Black
Standards	IEEE 802.11ac
Wireless Data Rates	AC1200
Security	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK
Interface	USB 2.0
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna	2 x PIFA
System Requirements	Windows 10, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows 8.1, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows 8, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows 7, 32-bit / 64-bit

Dimensions	0.28" x 0.79" x 0.55"
Weight	0.01 lb.

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