The ASUS USB N13 300Mbps 11n Wireless USB dongle adds Wi-Fi connectivity to a desktop or laptop through a USB port. Its driver allows Windows to recognize the adapter and use it to find nearby wireless networks, establish a connection, and transfer data. Before downloading, match the driver package to your adapter’s hardware revision and Windows version.

Key Features

• Wireless adapter recognition: Provides the software Windows needs to identify the ASUS USB N13 and operate its network functions.
• 802.11n connectivity: Enables wireless connections with a nominal link rate of up to 300Mbps when supported by the router and network configuration. Actual speeds depend on signal strength, interference, and other conditions.
• Windows networking integration: Lets you manage available Wi-Fi networks and connection settings through Windows’ built-in networking controls.
• Hardware-specific support: Supplies the device-specific components needed for the matching adapter revision. Check the package’s compatibility details for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 rather than assuming every release supports all four.

How to Install

1. Identify your adapter and system. Check the label on the USB dongle for its hardware revision. Confirm your Windows version and whether it requires a 32-bit or 64-bit driver.

1. Download a matching driver. Select an ASUS USB N13 package that explicitly supports your hardware revision and operating system. If no compatible package is listed for your version of Windows, check ASUS support before trying an older release.

1. Extract and run the installer. Unzip the downloaded archive if necessary, then open the setup program and follow its instructions. Connect the adapter when prompted, or follow the package’s connection guidance.

1. Use Device Manager if needed. If the package has no installer, plug in the dongle, open Device Manager, and locate it under Network adapters or Other devices. Choose Update driver, select Browse my computer for drivers, and point Windows to the extracted folder.

1. Restart and test the connection. Restart if requested, then use Windows’ network controls to select your Wi-Fi network and enter its password. If the adapter is not detected, try another USB port and recheck the hardware revision against the downloaded driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or setup exits early: Verify you have the correct ASUS USB-N13 hardware revision and Windows version. Run the installer as administrator, temporarily disable antivirus, and uninstall any old ASUS/Realtek wireless utility before rebooting and retrying.
• Dongle not detected: Try a different USB port, preferably a direct USB 2.0 port rather than a hub. In Device Manager, check for an unknown device or network controller, then update the driver manually by pointing to the downloaded INF file. Disable USB selective suspend in the active power plan.
• Version conflicts or dropouts: Remove existing Realtek/ASUS WLAN drivers and utilities, reboot, then install only the package matching your USB-N13 revision. Avoid mixing a Windows Update driver with the ASUS utility.