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 USB Novel 600A1 AU is a small wireless dual band 802.11ac USB adapter. Its small size makes it a good fit for a laptop or desktop. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Specifications Dual Band 2.4Hhz/5Ghz Protocol: 802.11ac Chipset: Realtek RTL8811AU Compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 10 MAC OS… Read More »
Getting a good USB wireless adapter to work with Linux was problematic in the past but less so now with many available. It is the chipset of a WiFi dongle that makes it compatible with Linux. Popular USB adapters Chipsets include the Ralink 3070, Atheros AR9271, and Realtek 8187. There are many good units available with some of… Read More »
Setting up a wireless AP (access point) is easy to do with the right hardware. They can extend the WiFi to other buildings such as garages, basements, or any place there is a bad WiFi signal. This makes them ideal in many scenarios when the WiFi has a bad spot and needs extending. What is a Wireless Access… 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 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 »
A video review is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through if needed. The ANEWKODI 300M is a small USB wireless adapter with a screw on 2dBi antenna. This makes it a good wireless adapter for a laptop or PC with the antenna giving a range boost. Specifications Speed: 300 Mbps Protocols: 802.11a/b/n… Read More »
The Dodocool AC600 is a small low-cost dual band 802.11ac wireless USB adapter built for a laptop or desktop computer. It has a rated theoretical speed of 433Mbps is the 5GHz band, and 150Mbps is the 2.4GHz band. It is also an 802.11ac unit and is backward compatible with older Wireless-N / G networks. Since it is a… Read More »
The EDUP AC600 is a Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi adapter that works in both the 2.4Ghz and 5GHz frequencies. 802.11AC is a fast WiFi protocol that works in the 5GHz frequency. The 2.4Ghz band is for legacy devices and works with the older Wireless-N protocol. This makes it a wireless adapter that will work in most any WiFi… Read More »
Getting a good WiFi signal while traveling in an RV or trailer can be challenging at times. Most camping sites will have a WiFi access point to get online but most antennas and wireless setups are built for a home which doesn’t work well in an RV. There are many options to getting a better signal, even DIY… Read More »