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USB-N53_B1

ASUS USB-N53 B1 Dual-Band Wireless-N600 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (90-IG1Y003M00-0PA0)

Category Network Adapters & Cards
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PN (normalized): USBN53B1
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About the USB-N53_B1

The ASUS USB-N53 B1 is the B1 hardware revision of ASUS's USB-N53 dual-band Wi-Fi adapter, sold as 'Dual-band Wireless-N600'. It connects a desktop or notebook to an 802.11a/b/g/n network on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, at up to 300 Mbps on each band; the N600 figure is the two bands' 300 Mbps added together, and the adapter uses one band at a time.

Unlike the earlier USB 2.0 USB-N53, the B1 revision has a USB 3.0 interface so the bus is not the bottleneck. It is a dongle-style adapter and comes with a USB extension cable so it can be placed for better reception. Security covers 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.

The box lists Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 support. The B1 is based on a MediaTek MT7612U chipset, which recent Linux kernels support through the mt76 driver. ASUS now keeps the USB-N53 B1 on a support-only page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the USB-N53 B1 USB 3.0 or USB 2.0?

The B1 revision is USB 3.0, as printed on its box; the original USB-N53 was USB 2.0. Check the revision on the label if you need USB 3.0.

Does it support 802.11ac?

No. It is rated for 802.11a/b/g/n at up to 300 Mbps per band. It can still connect to 802.11ac routers on their n or a modes.

Does it work with Linux?

The B1 uses a MediaTek MT7612U chipset, whose USB ID is supported by the Linux mt76 driver from kernel 4.19 onward.

Specifications

MIMO 2x2, two spatial streams
FCC ID MSQ-USBN53B1
Chipset MediaTek MT7612U
Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
UPC / EAN 610839393602 / 4719543393604
Speed class N600
Host interface USB 3.0
Frequency bands 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (selectable dual-band)
Wi Fi standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
ASUS part number 90-IG1Y003M00-0PA0
Model / revision USB-N53, revision B1
Maximum data rate 802.11a/n up to 300 Mbps; 802.11b/g/n up to 300 Mbps
Supported OS (box) Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1

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