The ASUS X550WAK is a budget laptop that is designed for everyday use. It features a 15.6-inch HD display with ASUS Splendid technology that enhances visuals for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The laptop comes with an A4-6210 processor and 4GB of RAM, which offer decent performance for basic tasks.

Features

• 15.6-inch HD display
• A4-6210 processor
• 4GB RAM
• 500 GB hard drive
• Ralink Wireless LAN Driver 5.0.52.0
• ASUS Splendid Technology
• VGA camera
• Built-in microphone and speakers
• Windows 8.1 64-bit
• SuperMulti DVD drive

Specifications

• Brand: ASUS
• Model: X550WAK
• Processor: A4-6210 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor
• RAM: 4GB
• Hard Drive: 500 GB
• Display: 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) anti-glare LED-backlit display
• Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11bgn
• Dimensions: 38 x 25.1 x 2.72 cm
• Weight: 2.45 kg

Using Technologies

The ASUS X550WAK uses the following technologies:

• UEFI BIOS: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface BIOS provides a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS, and delivers easier mouse controls.
• Splendid Technology: Exclusive video enhancement technology that analyzes and optimizes each pixel in the video frame to enhance, sharpness, contrast, and brightness.
• Ergonomically designed keyboard with an Instant key to provide access to frequently used commands.

Known Issues and Troubleshooting

The ASUS X550WAK may face certain issues when in use. Some of the issues include:

• Slow performance when carrying out intensive tasks. The solution to this is upgrading to a higher memory Ram.
• Wireless Connection issues caused by outdated WLAN drivers. The solution to this is reinstalling updated WLAN drivers version 5.0.52.0
• All the driver updates for this laptop model and series are available on the Asus official website. You can download, and reinstalling the latest drivers to solve compatibility issues and software errors.

ASUS X550WAK Ralink WLAN Driver 5.0.52.0

The ASUS X550WAK Ralink WLAN Driver 5.0.52.0 for Windows 8.1 64-bit is a driver that provides a wireless connection for the ASUS X550WAK to other wireless devices. It optimizes this communication to distribute maximum bandwidth while eliminating lag and interference. It's compatible with IEEE 802.11bgn(a/b/g/n) standards, and can connect to a wireless LAN up to 150 Mbps. You can download the latest versions of this driver and install them on the ASUS website.