
It works alright for someone who needs a very cost-effective solution to expanding their wireless network, but for anyone who spends much time online, pass on this and opt for a newer model. Overall Review: Given the aforementioned problems, I can't recommend this to anyone as a long-term solution to their network. A speed test shows that I lose roughly 40% of my available speed. Learn about, and get support for usb network adapters, wireless usb adapters, wireless network adapters and wi-fi usb adapters at.
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It typically sells for under 35, placed second in the overall throughput tests just behind our upgrade pick, the Netgear. Get support for the netgear wna3100 n300 wireless usb adapter including documentation and software version downloads. The TP-Link Archer T4U is the best USB Wi-Fi adapter for most people.

The total distance from my router to adapter is maybe 15' as the crow flies (through 2 walls) and I struggle to pull 3 bars. Linksys ae1200 n300 wireless-n usb adapter, back to the top. However, I still find that reception is mediocre, at best.

This adapter comes with an extension cord so that you can have it sit on top of your computer tower to get better reception. About every 3rd time I power my pc on, I have to unplug and replug the adapter in because it will refuse to connect to any network. Now that it has been in use for a little while, it is horribly unreliable. I guess that's all you can ask from a cheap adapter.Ĭons: Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product. When I plugged this one in, Windows (7 and 8) recognized it and installed it. Pros: I purchased this to compliment an aging wireless adapter I had that was not compatible with early builds of Windows 8.
