Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly popular. From staying secure on free open WiFi connections to hiding your online location a VPN is very useful. They have a lot to offer but can be limited when multiple devices are being used in a home. VPN software can be installed on each individual device or as a whole… Read More »
USB WiFi adapters work very well at connecting a desktop, laptop, or other electronics wirelessly to a router. This makes it easy to set up a wireless signal and get online. There are many USB WiFi dongles available with our favorite 2021 options below, along with full reviews, compatibility, and speed. There have been some changes to WiFi… Read More »
Adding a WiFi signal to a device that only has an Ethernet port can be done with an adapter that converts the signal to wireless. An Ethernet-to-wireless adapter can add WiFi to any device that has an Ethernet port. This makes them ideal in many scenarios from connecting an old Xbox 360 to use WiFi, to upgrading the… Read More »
The Alfa AWUS036ACH is a long range wireless USB adapter that is compatible with most any operating system, from Windows 10 to Linux. It is a Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi dongle that works in both the 2.4Ghz and 5GHz ranges. It is also a long range WiFi adapter with two 5dBi antennas that can swivel about. I bought… Read More »
If your laptop has a weak built-in WiFi card, a WiFi antenna booster can help it get better reception. They can also upgrade a laptop’s WiFi protocols that have been introduced in recent years. There are many available in all shapes and sizes, with the best long range units having a larger antenna. Below is our picks of… Read More »
The BrosTrend AC3 is an 802.11ac USB WiFi adapter that has two large 5dBi antennas to help get a better wireless signal. The adapter is USB 3.0 compatible and has a WPS button on the top. It is a large unit built for distance and would be a good fit for a Desktop PC. A USB extender/cradle also… Read More »
Anyone who wants to test a WiFi signals security will need a few tools, with a compatible USB adapter being the most important. Kali Linux and Aircrack-ng is the most commonly used software with some other options also available. Finding a good USB WiFi adapter is necessary since most dongles can not go into Monitor Mode and do… Read More »
The Panda PAU09 is a dual band wireless USB adapter with wide compatibility, from Windows 10 to Kali Linux. It also has two large 5dBi antennas to improve the distance a WiFi signal can travel. I bought this adapter to see how well it performed with the results below. Specifications Protocols: 802.11n Speed: 300Mpbs Chipset Ralink RT5572 Frequency:… Read More »
The USBNOVEL 1200 is an 802.11AC dual band USB WiFi Adapter built for fast transfer speeds and distance. The USBNOVEL works in both the old 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It is backward compatible so will also work with older devices. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Specifications Protocol: 802.11AC… Read More »
Using an Android smartphone or tablet as a WiFi adapter is easy to do. It works well as a quick solution for a Desktop computer that needs a wireless connection or broken WiFi on a laptop. Be aware not all cell phone Carriers allow for this and may turn off the WiFi forcing you to use your Data… Read More »