The ASUS USB N10 150Mbps 11n Wireless USB dongle adds wireless networking to a computer through a USB port. Its driver allows Windows to recognize the adapter and communicate with it, so you can find nearby Wi-Fi networks and connect to the internet. Before downloading, check that the package matches your adapter’s hardware revision and your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.

Key Features

• Adapter recognition: Provides the software interface Windows needs to identify the ASUS USB N10 and use it as a wireless network adapter.
• Wireless N connectivity: Enables the dongle’s 802.11n networking capabilities, with a rated wireless link speed of up to 150Mbps. Actual speeds depend on your router, signal strength, interference, and internet connection.
• Windows network integration: Lets you use Windows networking controls to select an available Wi-Fi network, enter its password, and manage the connection.
• Driver troubleshooting support: Installing a suitable driver can resolve issues caused by missing or incorrect driver software, such as an unrecognized adapter or unavailable Wi-Fi connectivity.

How to Install

1. Check your system and adapter. Confirm your Windows version and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Check the dongle’s label for its exact model and hardware revision, since similarly named ASUS adapters may require different drivers.

1. Download a matching driver package. Choose a package explicitly compatible with your hardware and operating system. For Windows 11 or Windows 10, verify compatibility rather than assuming an older Windows 8 or Windows 7 driver will work.

1. Extract and run the installer. If the download is compressed, extract its contents first. Open the setup program and approve the administrator prompt if requested. Follow its instructions about when to connect the USB adapter.

1. Use Device Manager if needed. If no installer is included, connect the dongle and open Device Manager. Locate the adapter, which may appear under Network adapters or Other devices, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.

1. Restart and test your connection. Restart the computer if prompted, then select your Wi-Fi network from Windows network settings. Enter the network password and open a webpage to confirm connectivity. If the dongle is not detected, try another USB port and recheck the driver match.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back on Windows 10/11: Run the ASUS setup as administrator and try Compatibility mode for the package’s supported Windows version. If it still fails, extract the package and update the driver manually in Device Manager via Update driver > Browse to the INF. Disable driver signature enforcement only if the package is unsigned.
• Dongle not detected: Use a rear USB 2.0 port directly, not a hub. Check Device Manager for Unknown device or an 802.11n USB adapter; uninstall it, reboot, and rescan. Confirm the hardware ID matches the USB-N10, and test another port/PC to rule out the dongle.
• Version/utility conflicts: Uninstall older ASUS/Realtek WLAN drivers and utilities first, selecting Delete the driver software, reboot, then install one matching package. Don’t run ASUS and Realtek wireless utilities together.