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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5229 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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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

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 USB Network Adapter, particularly its ease of use, performance, and speed. Many appreciate its compact size and reliable connectivity. However, some customers have noted that the device is prone to overheating.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a Champ.

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

    My laptop network card was taking a dump I was lucky if I had 20 to 25 megabits when I was supposed to be hitting 200 megabits. I installed this and disabled by Network tcard. Now I'm getting between 190 and 200 megabits per second. If you're paying for those high speeds and you're not getting them on your laptop this is the way to go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ASUS Dual Band AC1200 Network Adapter

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

    Plugged into my computer and Windows 10 saw it immediately didn't have to install anything. Very reasonable price too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reception!

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

    Added this to a desktop that it's wifi card had died, this has better reception and it's faster than the wifi it replaced, it screams fast and never disconnects, great product!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Problem solved

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

    I purchased this product because my computer had some difficulties updating to Windows 10. After taking my computer to the geek squad, their assessment was my current wifi equipment had a conflict with Windows 10 so I had to purchase a new wifi product. After purchasing this item, my computer updated and worked just like new again. The price was more than reasonable and it gave me back my computer. In my eyes, it was well worth it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Asus always works

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

    Asus products are always fair priced and just works. I don't feel like I have to jump through hoops. I recommend this adapter to anyone who needs an excellent product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of speed in a small package!

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

    This adapter is one of the smallest on the market. I don't need to be concerned of my kids pulling this one out of the usb port. Now i can connect on my 5G wifi! It's a huge difference in speed!

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

    Love it

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

    Great product! Easy to install. Works well with all my equipment. Bought three of these for the family.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wifi USB

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

    Easy setup and surprisingly fast. Doesn't affect PCs visually

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No hoopla here... it just works fine!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the kind of product that you never want to have to think about, and that's what ASUS has delivered. This WiFi adapter simply works, first time and every time... and in fact I'd forgotten it was even there. I have a solid WiFi signal in the room where it is used so I can't comment about its ability when the signal is weaker, or in a situation in which the machine is moved around. Nonetheless, it is fast and reliable for me and was a good value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good quality

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

    mini size but working good, no doubt affordable price

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

    PC Help and solution!!!

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

    Item was recommended by the geek squad which works perfectly and fixed the problems we were experiencing!! Thank You!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    Super easy to set up. Works great and stays connected

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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

    Bought this device after having issues staying connected after updating my Dell laptop to Windows 10. Works great for my needs. I am a casual user who typically only reads email and surfs the web.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the trick

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

    Had an older computer that needed to add WiFi access to, this is perfect. Small, not bulky, reliable and easy to setup. A quick and simple solution to my problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speed and value for money

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

    I got this for a desktop to make it wifi capable. For $30 this is a great value, very easy installation and the tiny size makes it almost invisible.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good in a pinch, but not great for heavy use

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

    If you desperately need wifi, for basic tasks, and you're in the same room as your router? This little guy is great. Basically plug-and-play, the only trouble is needing to download the drivers for installation. But otherwise it is exactly what you'd expect. It's a little USB dongle, you plug it in, you can connect to wi-fi. Here's why I only give 2 stars: the connection was terrible and the speeds were not at all what were advertised. Now! I do admit: I use my PC for gaming and watching live-stream videos, in a separate part of the house than the router. I had already been having issues with connectivity with my PC's built-in wifi adapter, and this was a quick potential fix. It DID get me immediately online, but the download speeds were *abysmal* and over the course of a week of testing this device, I had more and more disconnects and lag. Websites taking a while to load, gifs not displaying, videos CONSTANTLY freezing. My internet one day was disconnecting every 2-3 minutes to the extent I barely had internet at all. I've since bought and installed an actual new wi-fi adapter card inside my PC and it's infinitely better thanks to the two antennae and just stronger hardware overall. So this little guy will work in a pinch, and for a casual user who is looking for the easiest setup and is located close to their router? This probably would be perfect. But if you're a heavy user and/or located farther from your router, this may not be what you need.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Valued Customer,

      We sincerely apologize for the issues you've faced with the USB Network Adapter and for the inconvenience caused. This is not the kind of quality to expect from our products and it's not the norm. At ASUS, we take quality control, testing, and inspections seriously to ensure our products meet high standards. Please allow us to make your experience with ASUS a better one.

      To troubleshoot the connectivity issue described, we recommend following the steps in the FAQ below. Should the issue persist, please contact our support team at https://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs to further investigate the problem.

      We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at customerloyalty@asus.com and include the case number "N2104028940-0048" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.

      Best Regards,
      Chantae
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support

      https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1053079/ Asus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Shopping Experience

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

    Your Best Buy employee knew exactly what I needed. Showed me the items and explained how to use them. It was a good experience.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WiFi

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

    I simply plugged it in and it has worked flawless ever since!

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

    Works great

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

    This USB dongle works great I just wish they still came with installation CDs since the primary use of these is usually getting Wi-Fi on an older PC. So just make sure you can download the installation files on the flash drive first before you go and install this USB Wi-Fi adapter

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ASUS - Dual-Band AC1200 USB Network Adapter

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

    Device performs flawlessly! Immediately sees all wireless networks within range.

    I would recommend this to a friend