Amped Wireless Debuts First 802.11ac Long-Range Wi-Fi Adapter

Amped Wireless announced today the launch of the ACA1 High Power 500mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi USB Adapter. The ACA1 is the first long range 802.11ac adapter on the market that is compatible with Mac laptops and desktops, in addition to Windows computers. The ACA1 works with all Wi-Fi networks and has been optimized for use with the recently launched Amped Wireless RTA15 High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Router.

The ACA1 is the only 802.11ac adapter available with high gain dual band antennas and amplifiers to maximize performance. The ACA1 features two high gain dual band antennas and four total amplifiers for up to 500mW of power. In contrast, standard Wi-Fi adapters provide up to 100mW of power and are not capable of providing extended range. The ACA1 provides up to three times the range of standard Wi-Fi adapters and is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks. It connects using USB 3.0 for the fastest possible transfer speeds.

The ACA1 has a retail price of $89.99. It is available for pre-order from the Amped Wireless store today and ships July 22nd. It will be available at major brick & mortar retailers and online retailers in late-July. The RTA15 High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Router ships 7/16 with a retail price of $189.99. You can watch a four minute long product video below that gives you more details!