[Maylyn's Review] ASUS PCE-AC66U Dual-Band PCI-E Adapter

[ASUS@SG]

Patiently waiting for the 1 to 1 exchange.

Dear Wingust,


Not confirm yet. i will fight for you guys..

 

[Wingust]

The PCE-AC66U adapter can't work for my Haswell computer and apparently, it's not working well for my older Ivy computer either.

At times, it was working fine. But at other times, it does not get detected by my Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H MB. I tried different PCI 1X slots and the problem persisted. I had to switch on the com and if it is not detected, shut it down, physically remove the adapter from the slot and plug it back it, switch on the com again and pray and keep repeating for a few times before i can get it to work.

Anyone experiencing this problem? Honestly, I'm starting to be pissed off by this product. I'm hoping for it to be exchanged for the PCE-AC68 soon (don't wish to be going to Avertek so many times as it is not near my house).

Dear Asus@SG, please fight hard so as not to disappoint so many of the bros here! And chase them for it (it's getting late)!

 

[danxiaogui86]

The PCE-AC66U adapter can't work for my Haswell computer and apparently, it's not working well for my older Ivy computer either.

At times, it was working fine. But at other times, it does not get detected by my Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H MB. I tried different PCI 1X slots and the problem persisted. I had to switch on the com and if it is not detected, shut it down, physically remove the adapter from the slot and plug it back it, switch on the com again and pray and keep repeating for a few times before i can get it to work.

Anyone experiencing this problem? Honestly, I'm starting to be pissed off by this product. I'm hoping for it to be exchanged for the PCE-AC68 soon (don't wish to be going to Avertek so many times as it is not near my house).

Dear Asus@SG, please fight hard so as not to disappoint so many of the bros here! And chase them for it (it's getting late)!

bro pce-ac68 is not in the retail shelve yet, even if they can change to pce-ac68 for you. what are they going to give u?

target launch date is mid oct to end oct. be patient. it coming soon.

 

[DriftKing]

Does anyone have any status on the 1-to-1 exchange? I'm planning to buy the PCI-e AC66 because thats the only AC variant available but I'm using a Z87 board, if I buy it now would I be eligible for an exchange?

 

[danxiaogui86]

Does anyone have any status on the 1-to-1 exchange? I'm planning to buy the PCI-e AC66 because thats the only AC variant available but I'm using a Z87 board, if I buy it now would I be eligible for an exchange?

Suggest u wait for it to be launch.

 

[ASUS@SG]

Dear all,

Please kindly wait until i give an answer..

 

[BlueSmoke]

Any updates?
Almost end of oct already.

 

[honfui]

Any updates?
Almost end of oct already.

It's this one rite?

Amazon.com: ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter (PCE-AC68): Computers & Accessories

Will there be any diff if order from Amazon?

 

[DriftKing]

I guess it got delayed again... still holding back to sign up fibre and getting the modem just because of this

 

[troublesome58]

No news on the exchange?

 

[Questor]

Hi Maylyn.. any update on the review?

I am keen to try out the AC68 router and this PCI-E card but the online reviews have been pretty conflicting on results, mostly on connectivity issues.

Is it safe to buy now or should we wait till firmware stabilises? By that time maybe a new version would be out too!

 

[maylyn]

Hi Maylyn.. any update on the review?

I am keen to try out the AC68 router and this PCI-E card but the online reviews have been pretty conflicting on results, mostly on connectivity issues.

Is it safe to buy now or should we wait till firmware stabilises? By that time maybe a new version would be out too!

Update on which review? if you are referring to the newly launched ASUS PCE-AC68, there should be a review pending on my collection of my ASUS PCE-AC68 and give it a run. I was told that the Broadcom 256QAM is working (i.e. 2.4GHz @ 600Mbps)

As for the ASUS RT-AC68U, as it's newly launched and since it based on the ARM new architecture, there is bound to have some kinks along the way, more importantly it's the turnaround time from ASUS and they do listen hard. That's why people loves their ASUS routers. No networking makers out there have posted as many firmware updates for new features, fixes as frequently as ASUS.

Thirdly, ASUS got the full support from RMerlin for those whom wanted more

 

[danxiaogui86]

ASUS@SG, any update on the exchange?

 

[Questor]

Update on which review? if you are referring to the newly launched ASUS PCE-AC68, there should be a review pending on my collection of my ASUS PCE-AC68 and give it a run. I was told that the Broadcom 256QAM is working (i.e. 2.4GHz @ 600Mbps)

As for the ASUS RT-AC68U, as it's newly launched and since it based on the ARM new architecture, there is bound to have some kinks along the way, more importantly it's the turnaround time from ASUS and they do listen hard. That's why people loves their ASUS routers. No networking makers out there have posted as many firmware updates for new features, fixes as frequently as ASUS.

Thirdly, ASUS got the full support from RMerlin for those whom want more

Hey, thanks for responding. Was referring to the PCE-AC68.

I own a N66 at the moment and will likely shift to RT-AC68U in time to come (understand it will take some time), but want to settle the computer side first, hence the query. Makes no sense to buy a non-AC wifi card first.

I noted in the first page that you didn't really review the PCE-AC66, and took it that AC68 will be the one to review, hence my question here.. I think they should be somewhat similar, so if you have no issues on AC66, AC68 should get resolved in time.

Bought my first Asus router based on your review also, so your word does have weight. If you think PCE-AC68 should have no issues (or at least resolvable), I'm happy to get one first. Importantly, at least it should run standard 5ghz wifi without issues (no need AC for time being).

I also own a EA-N66 but having something internal should work better for me for some other reasons.

 

[HeyApple]

Is it advisable to buy pce ac66 now?
Been posting at market place to buy a brand new or used one but seems like no one have it haha

 

[Wingust]

Is it advisable to buy pce ac66 now?
Been posting at market place to buy a brand new or used one but seems like no one have it haha

Think Asus not producing PCE-AC66 anymore as it is incompatible with the Intel Haswell processors. Most of the bros who have it here are waiting for Asus to do a 1-to-1 exchange to PCE-AC68 which is the compatible version but so far, we had been kept waiting. So if u r using Haswell processor, u would be better off by waiting for the PCE-AC68. Otherwise, u will end up with a very expensive paperweight like most of us here.

 

[maylyn]

Hey, thanks for responding. Was referring to the PCE-AC68.

I own a N66 at the moment and will likely shift to RT-AC68U in time to come (understand it will take some time), but want to settle the computer side first, hence the query. Makes no sense to buy a non-AC wifi card first.

I noted in the first page that you didn't really review the PCE-AC66, and took it that AC68 will be the one to review, hence my question here.. I think they should be somewhat similar, so if you have no issues on AC66, AC68 should get resolved in time.

Bought my first Asus router based on your review also, so your word does have weight. If you think PCE-AC68 should have no issues (or at least resolvable), I'm happy to get one first. Importantly, at least it should run standard 5ghz wifi without issues (no need AC for time being).

I also own a EA-N66 but having something internal should work better for me for some other reasons.

Hi Questor

Thanks for the compliments

As for why there isn't a review about regarding the ASUS PCE-AC66U was that what i got at that time was a pre-production sample and ASUS deem that a review in that regard will not be showing the full and honest picture of what the ASUS PCE-AC66U is capable of, which i have agreed.

Of cos, testing results, observations are feedback to ASUS for their perusal and rectification thus ASUS networking users can enjoy the full benefits when the actual units are selling if they needed to get one.

I will take note of it for my future reviews

PS ~> I can't 100% say that the ASUS PCE-A68 will be perfect, at the very least, i can 100% say that ASUS networking support have been really forthcoming and they are taking it very seriously to me and RMerlin

Look @ the frequency on the ASUS networking firmware updates for each product

 

[maylyn]

ASUS PCE-AC68

On that aspect,

My ASUS PCE-AC68 has arrived

So is it better than the predecessor (ASUS PCE-AC66)? armed with 256 QAM aka 3D WiFi?

Stay tuned for more in the coming days.

 

[HeyApple]

I can never catch up with Asus progress rate of their wireless. Every product I buy from them always says the most powerful xxxx ever

 

[Wingust]

Mid November liao, still no update on the exchange?