{"product_id":"msi-axe5400-wifi-6e-usb-adapter-tri-band-5400-mbps","title":"MSI AXE5400 WiFi 6E USB Adapter - Tri-Band, 5400 Mbps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MSI AXE5400 WiFi 6E USB Adapter is a tri-band wireless adapter designed for desktop PC and laptop users who want to add WiFi 6E capability without opening their case. It plugs into a USB port and uses a built-in driver, making it a straightforward upgrade for anyone looking to access the 6 GHz band and handle crowded network environments more reliably. It suits home and office users who need improved speed and security without replacing internal hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess the exclusive 6 GHz band\u003c\/strong\u003e — WiFi 6E extends support to the 6 GHz frequency, reducing congestion and delivering lower latency compared to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-band speeds up to 5400 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — It combines 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz, and 2402 Mbps on 6 GHz across its three bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible antenna placement\u003c\/strong\u003e — An included cradle and adjustable, foldable external antenna let you position it where signal reception is strongest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 encryption for stronger security\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise, adding a more robust layer of protection over older WPA2 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-tool installation via USB\u003c\/strong\u003e — It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and includes a built-in driver, so setup requires no screwdrivers or technical experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOFDMA, MU-MIMO and Beamforming\u003c\/strong\u003e — These WiFi 6E technologies improve efficiency in environments with many connected devices and direct signal toward your device rather than broadcasting evenly in all directions.\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%;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 6E (802.11ax)\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%;\"\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 5400 Mbps (tri-band combined)\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%;\"\u003eBands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.4 GHz \/ 5 GHz \/ 6 GHz\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;\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1\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%;\"\u003eAntenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal, adjustable high-gain tri-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%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e46 g \/ 1.6 oz (without cradle)\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%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e102 × 30 × 19 mm\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-Personal \/ Enterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Windows 11 — fully supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Linux — listed as a supported operating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 — compatible with any desktop PC or laptop that has a USB Type-A port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Windows 10 — supported with version 2H22 or later only; earlier Windows 10 builds are not fully supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: 6 GHz band access requires a WiFi 6E router; on older routers it will operate on 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ macOS is not listed as a supported operating system.\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesktop PC owners\u003c\/b\u003e who want WiFi 6E without fitting an internal PCIe card — it plugs into a USB port with no tools required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaptop users on the move\u003c\/b\u003e who need a compact, lightweight adapter (46 g without cradle) that travels easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrowded network environments\u003c\/b\u003e — OFDMA, MU-MIMO and BSS Coloring are specifically designed to reduce interference when many devices share an access point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecurity-conscious users\u003c\/b\u003e who need WPA3-Personal or WPA3-Enterprise encryption on their wireless connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows 11 and Linux users\u003c\/b\u003e who need plug-and-play driver support without sourcing third-party software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emacOS users\u003c\/b\u003e — the supported OS list covers Windows 11, Windows 10 (2H22+) and Linux only; macOS is absent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows 10 users on builds earlier than 2H22\u003c\/b\u003e — full support requires the 2H22 update or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers without a WiFi 6E router\u003c\/b\u003e who want to use the 6 GHz band — accessing that band requires a compatible WiFi 6E access point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing an internal PCIe card\u003c\/b\u003e — this is a USB adapter and does not occupy a PCIe slot, which may be preferred in some desktop builds for a cleaner installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMSI AXE5400 USB adapter provides a near-instant WiFi 6E upgrade for your desktop PC or laptop - plug into a USB port and follow a few clicks on the built-in driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastest than ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith increased bandwidth, it delivers an enhanced wireless experience, ideal for high-performance applications and crowded network environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLEXIBLE POSITIONING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn included cradle and flappable antenna design let you place the adapter where its needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MSI AXE5400 USB adapter utilizes the latest WPA3 encryption, enhancing security and protecting your privacy from potential attacks, providing you with added peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Easiest Way to Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMSI AXE5400 USB adapter provides a near-instant WiFi 6E upgrade for your desktop PC or laptop - plug into a USB port and follow a few clicks on the built-in driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable 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#ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.4 GHz \/ 5 GHz \/ 6 GHz\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%;\"\u003eWiFi Encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK \/ Enterprise, WPA3-Personal \/ Enterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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%;\"\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 5400 Mbps (tri-band combined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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