PCE-BE6500 WiFi 7 PCI-E adapter (2 external antennas, supports 6GHz band, 4096-QAM, Bluetooth 5.4, WPA3 network security)

Key Features

• Ultrafast WiFi 7 - 1.2X faster speeds, improved connection efficiency and better network security
• All-new 6 GHz Band and 4096-QAM Modulation - Less congestion and interference and larger network capacity for WiFi connections
• Latest Bluetooth 5.4 - Security, reliability and energy efficiency improvement comparing to last-gen high-speed Bluetooth 5.3
• Reduced dead zones with external antennas -Adjustable antennas allows easy positioning for the best reception

Description

The WiFi 7 Leader
ASUS provides a total solution for the latest WiFi 7 standard, from routers to wireless PCIe® cards. With carefully designed engineering and supporting software, ASUS WiFi 7 total solution ensures optimized capabilities and performance.
* PCE-BE6500 only supports PCI-Express x1 standard, please install the adapter in PCI-e x1 slot.

Least Congested WiFi
ASUS PCE-BE6500 is a WiFi 7 PCIe® card that allows your PC to connect to a WiFi 7 router via the dedicated 6 GHz band. This means it will not compete for bandwidth with non-WiFi 6E/7 devices. The all-new 6 GHz band, with the least congested signal interference, boosting speeds up to 2.8Gbps.

Ultrafast WiFi 7
Desktop Upgrade
With WiFi 7’s 6 GHz technology, PCE-BE6500 delivers wireless speeds that are up to 1.2X faster* than WiFi 6 / 6E devices, making it perfect for even the most bandwidth-demanding tasks.
*Comparison based on a 2x2 160 MHz WiFi 7 PCIe card versus a 2x2 160 MHz WiFi 6 / 6E PCIe card

Instant Bluetooth® Upgrade
Slot PCE-BE6500 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth® 5.4 technology, improves power consumption, supporting large networks and optimizing energy consumption. It allows for flexible network configurations and various applications, prioritizing energy efficiency.

Enhanced Network Security with WPA3
PCE-BE6500 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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Interface	WLAN / Bluetooth
Host interface	PCI Express
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	2882 Mbit/s
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi	Yes
Antenna
Antenna	Yes
Frequency range	2.4 - 6 GHz
Technical details
Product colour	Black, Stainless steel
Network
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi	Yes
Security algorithms	WPA3
Bluetooth version	5.4
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11n
Frequency range	2.4 - 6 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate	2882 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Design
Product colour	Black, Stainless steel
Antenna	Yes
Internal	Yes
Component for	PC
Antenna design	External
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11
Weight & dimensions
Width	120.5 mm
Depth	88.5 mm
Height	21.6 mm
Weight	51.6 g
Package width	220 mm
Package depth	139 mm
Package height	75 mm
Package weight	230 g
Security
Security algorithms	WPA3
Packaging data
Package width	220 mm
Package depth	139 mm
Package height	75 mm
Package weight	230 g
Quick installation guide	Yes
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Performance
Security algorithms	WPA3
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11
Other features
Bluetooth version	5.4
Bluetooth	Yes