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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5241 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 USB Network Adapter's ease of use, performance, and speed. The adapter's small size and reliable connectivity are also well-received. Some customers have noted that the device is prone to overheating.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW! Simple.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Who knew you could buy this adapter to "convert from 2G to 5G"? We upgraded our home internet to 5G network and discovered the laptop could only run on 2G (or slower). Bought the adapter, and WOW, simple. No issues. 5G all the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small factor but huge performance!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this adaptor because I bought a new computer and it didn’t have built in wireless LAN card. I wanted something small, yet performs like a beast and this was the perfect solution. I’m happy with my choice and would recommend this product to anyone in need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you need WiFi and don't have it, buy this.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this for a laptop that had a failure of the internal WiFi card. Plugged it in, no additional drivers were needed, and it works. Good speeds, low profile and easy install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worked perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an older laptop with older Wi-Fi, found it wasn't connecting to my new Wi-Fi system. Found out it wasn't compatible anymore due to the new Wi-Fi 6 standards. I needed a cheap small dongle to get it working again and found This Asus adaptor and plugged in and worked right away without any drivers or setup hassles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy to be connected to internet again.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product was available and easily installed. It solved the connection issue at once. Thanks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Adapter!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a very reasonably priced adapter and works great! Very happy with the speed and efficiency of this item. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Network Adapter, works perfectly on flakey compute

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Network adapter recommended (& put in my cart) my in home tech support (Brandon P). Arrived shortly there after, was easy to install works perfectly. Very pleased

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best USB adapter, work great. No drivers required for windows 10 or windows 11.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solved a problem, works perfectly. Inexpensive answer to a critical issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Asus WiFi adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this back in October 1 2024 and never had a problem with it. And if you need something that plugs and plays, then this is the right product for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Card

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this product because my PC didn’t have WiFi built in! Works flawlessly and I can play games with no issues!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little Dongle Doing Dandy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My ten year old Lenovo ThinkPad is still going strong with no issues, then the internal network adapter suddenly failed. I took it to Best Buy for a Geek to troubleshoot. He did a wifi settings reset and said if that didn't correct the problem, I should try using a USB network adapter. The reset didn't help. I purchased the ASUS Dual Band AC1200 and the wifi signal is again operating as normal. Easy install, just plug in and turn on wifi. Desk space is at a premium for me, and this little dongle takes up no space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but mighty!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I built my desktop PC, I had no idea I'd ever need WiFi to get internet service. The Best Buy associate suggested this device and I was thrilled with how easy it was to set up; and it is more than equal to the high speeds we are getting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect answer for an unacceptable malfunction!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When my Dell laptop prematurely failed with its wireless adaptor and was unable to be fixed within a reasonable price range, Best Buy suggested this simple plug in fix for under $30! Works perfectly and so appreciative!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great !

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Due to Covid 19 , I had to start working from home. The desktop they sent us home with did not have wireless internet. Yes, I said desktop. I plug the card in and bam it work like magic. I started working immediately

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play, runs fast and hot.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plug in, start huffing! Got this to create a Hotspot for a local network without buying a router. It works very well, is fast, just the small size causes it to get quite warm if a lot of data is being transferred. Definitely running this only in a cold environment, and only for short times under full load. Built in Laptop WiFi works for everything else just fine. Little product improvement though, a possible connection for an external WiFi antenna, as the reach is limited (but sufficient for my tasks)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install right out of the box and connected to our wifi right away. I'm very impressed with the signal strength it can get! I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is looking for a Wireless adapter!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Adapter works great straight out of the box. I did have times where I had to unplug / plug it back in to get it working. It also gets really warm after extended or intensive use. Overall pretty happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wireless adapter - Low profile

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Low profile, great range and idea for laptops and PC's. the low profile design allows the adapter to stay plugged in even if the laptop has to be put in a laptop bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug n' Play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ASUS always makes excellent stuff and this is no exception. Installed automatically and easily on Win 10 without need of extra drivers. Connected first time with no problem. The compactness of the unit is a plus as it allows for use with a laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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