{"product_id":"mercusys-ma30e-ac1200-wi-fi-bluetooth-5-0-pcie-adapter","title":"Mercusys MA30E AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 PCIe Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercusys MA30E AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 PCIe Adapter adds dual-band wireless and Bluetooth 5.0 to a desktop PC. It suits users upgrading aging systems or adding connectivity where none exists, delivering speeds up to 1167 Mbps across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band speeds up to 1167 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — 867 Mbps on 5 GHz for gaming and streaming, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for everyday browsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connects wireless headphones, mice, and controllers directly to your PC without a separate adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 security\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest Wi-Fi encryption standard protects against brute-force attacks and session hijacking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO and OFDMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lets multiple devices communicate with your router at once instead of taking turns, reducing lag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo fixed high-gain antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wider coverage and stronger signal reach than single-antenna adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.11ac dual band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1167 Mbps (867 + 300 Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePCIe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× fixed high-gain omnidirectional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA3-SAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ PCIe slot required. Fits standard-height PCIe x1 or wider slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) only. No macOS or Linux drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bluetooth requires a USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for the included Bluetooth cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Fixed antennas mean it cannot use a low-profile mounting bracket; ensure your case accommodates the antenna size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop gamers upgrading from onboard Wi-Fi or adding connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on systems without either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes with 5 GHz band access seeking faster streaming and downloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose prioritising security with WPA3-capable routers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaptops or small-form-factor systems that cannot accommodate fixed external antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers needing low-profile brackets; the fixed antenna design prevents low-profile mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS or Linux systems; drivers are Windows-only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotherboards without a USB 2.0 header if Bluetooth functionality is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: MA30E is not compatible with the low-profile bracket because of the fixed antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, the 802.11ac dual band WiFi PCIe adapter (MA30E) reaches speeds up to 1167 Mbps. MA30E providing Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands for all your online needs. Choose the 2.4 GHz (300 Mbps) band for surfing, emailing, and social media, or switch to 5 GHz (867 Mbps) band for gaming, streaming, and large file downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy combining OFDMA and MU-MIMO, MA30E brings your PC's WiFi reception to the next level. This ensures the efficiency of your PC's WiFi connection by allowing more devices to communicate with your router simultaneously, rather than waiting in turn for data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMA30E makes your PC Bluetooth-capable with Bluetooth 5.0 which achieves more stable connection, farther range and faster transmission speeds than Bluetooth 4.2. Just connect your Bluetooth devices to your computer and enjoy with ease. Enable full Bluetooth functionality by connecting the included Bluetooth Header Cable to your motherboard's USB 2.0 header.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo strong signal-booster high-gain antennas significantly increase the range of the currently available Wi-Fi, providing a quick, seamless online experience from a greater distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest security standard, WPA3, offers improved comprehensive WiFi protection to defend your devices and private information against brute-force attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers robust protection even when you are using a weak password\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents data from being snooped even if a cracker compromises a session's secret keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates an active defense against security threats and intruders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMA30E fully supports for the latest Windows 11. 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