WiFi can lack at times and depends on many factors as to why it is not transmitting well. Many things can disrupt a WiFi signal from walls and other wireless devices, to a microwave oven. Even though there are many things that degrade a signal there are things that can be done to get a better signal. Having… Read More »
There are many options to increase your WiFi speed and range. One reason for this is high speed protocol 802.11ac now comes built-in to new devices. Older devices don’t support 802.11ac and cannot take advantage of the speeds it transfers at. What Is 802.11ac? 802.11ac also called Wireless-AC is the newest protocol in a long line of WiFi… Read More »
The 300M Mini 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, Vista,… Read More »
The ANEWKODI 600Mbps USB WiFi adapter is a dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11ac dongle. It has a high gain 2dBi antenna to help with distance and get a better signal. The antenna simply screws on and has a swivel. Specifications Protocols: 802.11g/n/ac Frequency: Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Rated Speed: 433Mbps connection at 5GHz, 150Mbps connection at 2.4GHz Compatibility:… 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 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 »
A wireless USB dongle is a small adapter that converts WiFi signals to a USB signal. Adapter and dongle are often used interchangeably to describe a small wireless electronic device. For example, a wireless mouse that has its own USB adapter that transmits wirelessly to the mouse is often called a dongle. Most often when the word wireless… Read More »
Having control over a router to manage WiFi is a must-have for many households. A router can be set up 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 set up to manage WiFi internet connections in a home. Be… Read More »
The TP-Link Archer T2UH is an averaged sized wireless USB adapter about the size of a flash drive with an antenna attached. It is a dual band 802.11ac USB adapter built for better range than many smaller WiFi dongles The speed is listed as 433Mbps on the 5GHz frequency and 150Mbps on 2.4GHz frequency. This gives it the… Read More »
The Glam Hobby Ourlink is small low-cost wireless 802.11ac USB adapter. It is dual band and has a rated speed up to 1200Mbps. (867Mbps at 5GHz, and 300Mbps at 2.4GHz.) It also is a USB 3.0 so no need to worry about USB 2.0 bottlenecking. The box comes with the dongle, instructions, and a disk with Drivers. The… Read More »