Linksys - Dual-Band AC USB Network Adapter - Black
- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 300 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Form Factor: External (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Antenna Type: Detachable
- Frequency: 5.0 GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Brand: Linksys
- Model Number: WUSB6400M
- Product Name: Dual-Band AC USB Network Adapter
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AC (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Attached Antenna: true
- Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac (The protocol used for transferring data between network nodes within the data link layer of computer networking.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ports
- Number Of Ports: 1
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 2.4 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.059 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Not Available
- Warranty - Labor: Not Available
- Other
- UPC: 745883734382
Boost your wireless internet with this dual-band Linksys Wi-Fi adapter. Its next-generation Wireless-AC technology provides data performance of up to 866 Mbps, and its MU-MIMO support lets multiple devices handle high-bandwidth internet activity smoothly. The high-speed USB 3.0 interface of this Linksys Wi-Fi adapter is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
- Wireless-N technology: Delivers up to 300 Mbps data transfer rates for high-speed wireless access.
- Compatible with draft 802.11n: Backward compatible with 802.11b/a/g/ac networks for versatile use.
- External network adapter for wireless devices: So you can connect an additional device.
- WPA and WPA2 data encryption: For high-level wireless security.
- Wireless-N technology: Delivers up to 300 Mbps data transfer rates for high-speed wireless access.
- Compatible with draft 802.11n: Backward compatible with 802.11b/a/g/ac networks for versatile use.
- External network adapter for wireless devices: So you can connect an additional device.
- WPA and WPA2 data encryption: For high-level wireless security.
Whats Included
- Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter
- Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter
Q: What advantage would this particular adaptor have over the Linksys WUSb6300 or vice versa? Thank you
A: The WUSB6400M has a high-gain external antenna and works with both MAC and Windows laptops/desktops, marc.
Q: Will this adapter work on a desktop computer?
A: Hi, Anthony. The Linksys WUSB6400M USB Wi-Fi Adapter works with Windows/Mac-based notebook, laptop, or desktop computer.
Q: Is the usb6400m compatable with linux os
A: I use this on a Windows notebook, but I’m sure it will work with other operating systems. Just plug it in and it should download the appropriate software. Hope it works for you
Q: Will this adapter work with a windows xp operating system?
A: No, Fred. The Linksys WUSB6400M AC1200 USB Wi-Fi Adapter is only compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Q: Will this work with my 2010 samsung smart tv?
A: No, Jade. The adapter only works with devices that run with the following OS: OS X 10.9, OS X 10.10, OS X 10.11, OS X 10.12, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
A: Hello, Offnrunn. Setting up the Linksys WUSB6400M is quick and easy using the Plug and Play Setup. You may check out this link for the step-by-step process on how to do it: https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article/?articleNum=243539.
Q: will this add wifi capabilities to my desktop if my desktop does not have wifi?
A: Yes, gabe. As long as the desktop is running on these operating systems: OS X 10.9, OS X 10.10, OS X 10.11, OS X 10.12, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Q: will this work with a dish network hopper dvr?
A: No, mike . The Linksys WUSB6400M is only compatible with devices with the following operating systems: OS X 10.9 OS X 10.10 OS X 10.11 OS X 10.12 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows 10
