ASUS provides a total solution for the latest WiFi 6E standard, from routers to wireless PCIe® cards. With carefully designed engineering and supporting software, the ASUS WiFi 6E total solution ensures optimized capabilities and performance.
*PCE-AXE5400 only supports PCI-Express x1 standard, please install the adapter in PCI-e x1 slot.

Least Congested WiFi
ASUS PCE-AXE5400 is a WiFi 6E PCIe® card that allows your PC to connect to a WiFi 6E router via the dedicated 6 GHz band. This means it will not compete for bandwidth with non-WiFi 6E devices. The 6 GHz band provides up to seven extra 160 MHz channels, providing more bandwidth, more flexibility, and less congestion.

Ultrafast WiFi 6E Desktop Upgrade
With WiFi 6E’s 6 GHz technology and wide 160 MHz channels, PCE-AXE5400 delivers wireless speeds that are up to 4.6X faster* than WiFi 5 devices, making it perfect for even the most bandwidth-demanding tasks.
*Comparison based on a 2×2 160 MHz WiFi 6E PCIe card versus a 2×2 80 MHz WiFi 5 PCIe card

Low Latency. Fast WiFi.
PCE-AXE5400 adds powerful OFDMA and MU-MIMO functionality your PC. Instead of making your PC wait in turn with other connected devices when transferring wireless data to the router, these technologies allow each device’s data to be sent simultaneously. The result is increased network efficiency and lower latency for maximum WiFi performance.
*Router with WiFi 6 & MU-MIMO support required

Instant Bluetooth® Upgrade
Slot PCE-AXE5400 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth® 5.2 technology, and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range compared to Bluetooth 4.2. Interference is also reduced compared to Bluetooth 5.0. Your PC will enjoy fast and stable connections to all your wireless peripherals.

Enhanced Network Security with WPA3
PCE-AXE5400 uses the WPA3 WiFi security protocol, providing your PC with an extra layer of protection against external attacks to give you added peace of mind.

Main Features
ASUS WiFi 6E total solution – optimized capabilities and performance
All-new 6 GHz band – Less congestion and interference for WiFi connections
Latest Bluetooth 5.2 – improved signal range, faster transmit speeds and less interference
Ultrafast WiFi 6 & WiFi 6E – 4.6X faster speeds, improved connection efficiency and better network security
Reduced dead zones with external antennas – Adjustable antennas allows easy positioning for the best reception.

Wireless Type Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
RF Network Standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Speed Options 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 300 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 1733 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (6GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps
Frequency Band 6GHz
5GHz
2.4GHz
Antenna Type Removable
Interfaces/Ports
Interface PCI Express 3.0 x1
Warranty
Warranty 3 Years
System Requirements
System Requirements 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot
1 x USB 2.0 motherboard header
Operating Systems Supported Windows 11
Physical
Form Factor Wireless Adapter
Case Colour Black
In The Box ASUS PCE-AXE59BT WLAN Card x1
Low Profile Bracket x1
Motherboard USB Cable x1
Warranty Card
Antenna x2
Quick Start Guide
Weight 49.7 g
Key Features
LAN Port Connector
LAN Port Protocol
LAN Port Speed Mbps
Number of LAN Ports port(s)
Interface Type PCI Express
Main Colour Black
WPS Support No
Removable Antenna Yes
Low Profile
Interface Type
WiFi Speed 2402 Mbps
Wireless Adapter Type Internal
Card Width
PCIe Physical Slot required
Wireless Communications
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
WiFi Type Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Yes