USB WiFi adapter EDUP EP-AC1607 Dual Band 600 Mbps 802.11ac

EDUP EP-AC1607 is a USB WiFi adapter that provides dual‑band wireless connectivity (2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz) with up to 600 Mbps combined throughput using the 802.11ac / 802.11n standards. The adapter uses a Realtek 8811AU chipset, connects via USB 2.0, and includes an internal omni‑directional antenna. It can operate in Ad‑Hoc, Infrastructure or soft AP mode and supports WPS for simplified encryption setup. Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux, the compact black adapter adds or upgrades wireless capability for desktop PCs, laptops and other USB‑enabled devices.

Advantages

The EP-AC1607 supports dual‑band operation and MIMO technology to improve throughput and range compared with older 802.11b/g adapters. It offers backward compatibility with 802.11b/g devices, supports hardware WPS for easy secure setup, and provides up to 600 Mbps dynamic transfer rates (150 Mbps + 433 Mbps on 802.11n/802.11ac channels). The adapter uses a High‑Speed USB 2.0 interface and includes enhanced security options (WEP, WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/AES).

Suitable for

• Adding or upgrading Wi‑Fi on desktop PCs and laptops via USB
• Streaming video and music, web browsing and online work
• Connecting media players, gaming handhelds or other USB‑enabled devices to Wi‑Fi
• Creating a small hotspot (soft AP) to share an internet connection with other devices

Key specifications

• Model: EDUP EP-AC1607
• Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11ac / 802.11n (draft) / 802.11g / 802.11b
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz (dual band)
• Max data rates: up to 600 Mbps combined (802.11n: up to 150 Mbps + 433 Mbps dynamic)
• Chipset: Realtek 8811AU
• Interface: USB 2.0 Hi‑Speed (backward compatible)
• Antenna: Internal omni‑directional PIFA antenna
• Security: WPS, 64/128‑bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA‑PSK/WPA2‑PSK (TKIP/AES)
• Operating modes: Ad‑Hoc, Infrastructure, soft AP
• Transmit power: 18 dBm (EIRP)
• Receiver sensitivity: 270M: -68 dBm@10% PER; 54M: -68 dBm@10% PER; 11M: -85 dBm@10% PER
• Supported OS: Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10; macOS; Linux
• Dimensions: 20 mm × 14.4 mm × 6 mm
• Operating temp/humidity: 0°C–40°C; 10%–90% non‑condensing

How to use

Insert the EDUP EP-AC1607 into an available USB port on your computer. Install drivers from the supplied AUTO‑RUN CD or download the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website if required. After driver installation, use the operating system wireless manager or the adapter utility to select a network or enable soft AP mode. Press the WPS button on the adapter (or in software) and the router to establish a secure connection using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.

Usage recommendations

Place the adapter in an unobstructed USB port for best reception and avoid large metal objects between the adapter and the wireless router. For stable high‑speed connections use the 5.8 GHz band where supported; use 2.4 GHz for better range through obstacles. Keep drivers up to date and select WPA2‑AES when available for stronger security.