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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »