Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhich Wi-Fi security standard does this adapter support?

• A:Answer This adapter supports WPA3, an advanced Wi-Fi security protocol.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum Wi-Fi speed this adapter can achieve?

• A:Answer This adapter offers fast AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 speeds, reaching up to 1.8 Gbps.

Q: QuestionDoes this adapter work with older routers, or is it only compatible with Wi-Fi 6?

• A:Answer The adapter is compatible with both Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 routers.

Q: QuestionWhat does plug-and-play operation mean for this adapter?

• A:Answer Plug-and-play means you can simply plug the adapter into your desktop or laptop for an instant speed boost. No network card or ISP plan is required.

Q: QuestionHow does the flexible antenna on this adapter help?

• A:Answer The flexible antenna allows you to position it for the strongest Wi-Fi signal and best coverage.

Q: QuestionDoes this work with a tower computer running windows vista?

Asked 2 months ago by Huckleberry.

Q: QuestionIs this the product I need to plug into my car for the rear seat infotainment to work?

Asked 2 months ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionHi, does this install a driver for the wifi adapter onto my pc? The driver to my current adapter was deleted and now I have no clue how to get a driver back to access the wifi

Asked 2 months ago by DaylonF.

Q: QuestionWhat is the data limit on this device?

Asked 2 months ago by Anonymous.

Q: Questionwill this work on Acer Chromebook plus

Asked 3 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This works with your internet connection so your computer makes no difference.

  Answered 3 months ago by JudiRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI was told to get a Netgear A6210 - will the Nighhawk AX1800 work....having a difficult time finding the A6210...

Asked 5 months ago by Vonnie.

• A:Answer Yes, definetly.

  Answered 3 months ago by JudiRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with any router just for Wi-Fi range

Asked 6 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 6 months ago by Netgear Support

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Q: QuestionWill this work for PS5

Asked 8 months ago by Wario.

• A:Answer Hi Wario, No

  Answered 8 months ago by Netgear Support

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Q: QuestionDoes it add bluetooth capability to a computer?

Asked 8 months ago by Ren.

• A:Answer no

  Answered 8 months ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionWhat is the range for this device?

Asked 8 months ago by Susank.

• A:Answer I am using mine at about 50ft. from my router and I am not having any problems with getting a good signal.

  Answered 6 months ago by CarolineCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work for a Desktop where the Ethernet cable doesn’t reach?

Asked 9 months ago by Trukutru.

• A:Answer Hi Trukutru, Yes

  Answered 9 months ago by Netgear Support

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Q: QuestionCan this be plugged Into a wall outlet to boost phone internet?

Asked 10 months ago by BabichkaMama.

• A:Answer No, this is not a wi-fi extender, it doesn't plug into a wall outlet. It is designed to replace the wi-fi adapter your PC is currently using. It only plugs into the USB port on your PC.

  Answered 6 months ago by CarolineCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI recently got a work from home job and they want us to use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the router. Can I use this instead to plug directly into the tower? The tower & PCs are Dell.

Asked 10 months ago by pwlls.

• A:Answer The Nighthawk simply plugs in to an available USB port and becomes your receiver for the Wi-Fi router. Works fine with my Dell Desl Top

  Answered 5 months ago by MelVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the adapter support Linux and monitor mode or packet injection ?

Asked 10 months ago by Colby.

Q: QuestionWill this help PC gaming ? I’m having a lot of WiFi issues and lagging a lot , could this help ?

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer i am not sure, best to check with Best Buy, This is to make your computer wireless, not stronger

  Answered 3 months ago by JudiRVerified Purchase

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