StarTech.com AX5400 Ethernet WiFi Adapter, 2402Mbps Data Rate

This wifi adapter provides high-performance wireless connectivity for professional workstations and field devices, enabling modern network access in industrial and technical environments. It connects via a high-speed USB Interface and supports contemporary wireless standards to deliver robust client-side networking on devices lacking native Wi‑Fi 6E capabilities.

• AX5400 throughput delivering up to 2402Mbps for fast transfers
• USB 3.2 Gen1x1 5Gbps Interface for low-latency data exchange
• Operates on the 6GHz band to reduce congestion in dense deployments
• Supports WPA3 and legacy protocols to maintain varied security needs
• Dual wireless and Ethernet connectivity for flexible network topology
• Compatible with 802.11ax, ac, n, g, b standards to ensure broad interoperability

• Suitable for connecting lab PCs to high-capacity test networks
• Ideal for upgrading engineering laptops to 6GHz networking
• Used with control-room workstations requiring wired and wireless links
• Can be used for high-rate data capture in electronics testing set-ups

It uses a USB Interface capable of 5Gbps signalling for host connectivity, utilising a USB 3.2 Gen1x1 link to maximise throughput.

It supports operation on the 6GHz band in addition to legacy bands, enabling access to less-congested spectrum for improved channel availability.

The adapter implements modern authentication and encryption suites including WPA3 alongside earlier protocols such as WPA2-PSK and WEP to fit mixed-security environments.

Yes, it is compatible with 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b access points, allowing integration with a wide range of network equipment.