The USBNOVEL 1200 is an 802.11AC dual band USB WiFi Adapter built for fast transfer speeds and distance. 802.11AC is currently the newest wireless protocol working in both the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands. It is backward compatible so will also work with older devices. This unit was sent to me to review with my honest… 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 setup a wireless signal and get online. There are many USB WiFi dongles available with our favorite 2019 options below, along with full reviews on compatibility and speed. As always be sure to… 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 adapter is necessary since most dongles can not go into Monitor Mode and… Read More »
Having control over a router to manage WiFi is a must have for many households. A router can be setup with parental controls to manage an internet connection, from shutting it off, to setting time limits. Your router may already have some features built-in which can be setup to manage WiFi in a home with checking… Read More »
Everyone needs wireless capability when it comes to their electronics. Most all devices now come with built-in WiFi that make connecting to a network easy. Sometimes though built-in wireless cards can break, need upgrading, or simply need more distance to get a good signal. Also many desktop compute do not come with built-in WiFi. This is… 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… Read More »
Setting up an Android smartphone or tablet as a WiFi adapter is easy to do. It can be good for 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… Read More »
Adding WiFi to a desktop computer is easy to do with some options easier than others. There are basically three ways to add wireless to a PC including an external USB adapter, internal WiFi card, and built-in Wi-Fi. Here are the top three option for installing wireless to a desktop PC. 3 Way to Get… 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… Read More »
The NET-DYN 300M is a very small low-cost WiFi adapter that works with Windows and Macs. The small size makes it good as a quick fix for a laptop with a broken internal WiFi card, or with a desktop as a quick wireless solution. Specifications Protocols: Wireless-N, G Frequency: 2.4 GHz Rated Speed: 300Mbps Compatibility: Windows XP,… Read More »