The TP-Link AC450 Archer T1U is a small USB adapter which is rated by TP-Link to move data up-to 433 Mbps. We got our hands on one and did a breakdown of how it well it works. First of all this is a 5GHz only USB adapter so it is not compatible with older 2.4 GHz routers. 802.11ac… Read More »
The USB Novel 600A1 AU is a small wireless dual band 802.11ac WiFi-5 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… Read More »
4G LTE internet access is becoming very popular and along with 5G will only grow more in the coming years. All the major carriers are now upgrading their networks to 4G/5G speeds. 4G/5G LTE is set to become a very real alternative to Cable internet which is good news for customers. For many years Cable or DSL has… Read More »
The USB Novel 600CU is a small dual band wireless USB adapter that runs the new 802.11ac WiFi protocol. It is a small nano size adapter that would make a good fit to upgrade a laptop or add wireless to a desktop. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Specifications… Read More »
It’s weird to think that the PC arguably the most powerful and most versatile device anyone could have in their home doesn’t have a Bluetooth adapter built-in. Sure some desktop motherboards do come with built-in Bluetooth capabilities but these are the exception and not the rule. Of course, this is nothing that a very minor investment can’t fix… Read More »
If you have a Windows laptop that is having WiFi issues there are some common problems that can be fixed. A WiFi problem will usually be shown with a small red-X on the network and connection icon on the bottom right. Sometimes no error is shown and still no wireless connection. Each laptop has a wireless card built-in… 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 »
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 »