The ACA1 USB 3.0 802.11ac adapter connects to a computer via a USB cable.
(Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET)
LAS VEGAS--Amped Wireless has invested a lot in the new 802.11ac standard.
In addition to its first 802.11ac router, the RTA15, shown here at CES 2013, the company also showed off its first USB 802.11ac adapter and range extender, which may be the first 802.11ac range extender on the market.
The ACA1 High Power Dual Band AC Wi-Fi USB Adapter is designed to add long-range 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity to Windows or Mac computers. Amped Wireless says it features two high-gain, dual-band antennas and four total amplifiers to maximize performance. The adapter supports USB 3.0 and is backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks.
Unlike the USB 3.0 adapter from Trendnet, the ACA1, which is much larger, can't be mounted directly on a USB port; instead, it connects to a computer via a USB cable.
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by Dong Ngo via CNET
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