Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WUSB6100M
- SKU:
- 5174100
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers frequently mention the Next-Gen AC Dual-Band AC600 USB Network Adapter's ease of use, performance improvements, and convenient USB connectivity as significant advantages. Many also appreciate its compact size and straightforward installation process. While some users experienced occasional connection issues, the adapter generally received positive feedback regarding its price and signal strength. A small number of users reported compatibility problems with certain devices.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Does not work based on my experience
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The device did not automatically install after being connected to my computer. I view that as a problem. I downloaded the firmware from Linksys and the device was properly installed. The device reduced my internet speed from about 50 MBS to 5 MBS!!! My wireless router will do 300MBS to 400 MBS. My oldest Windows 10 computer has about a 75MBS limit on its internal device so I was trying to increase the speed with an external one. After 1 hour of fooling with this Linksys product, I disconnected it since I had reached my tolerance limit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Southgent,
The Linksys WUSB6100M data rate is up to 433 Mbps for 5 GHz and up to 150 Mbps for 2.4 GHz. Have you tried updating its driver? Let’s check this further at LinksysCares@linksys.com, just include your contact information and a link to this review as our reference when you reach out.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
It Works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product works but for the price, you probably could have gotten one cheaper to do the same thing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot Working
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cannot seem to connect my wifi to it from the computer - I am sure I am not doing it correctly??
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Linny,
If you are in the process of setting up the wireless adapter, ensure that you have completed the Setup Wizard's on-screen instructions. Please reach out to us at LinksysCares@linksys.com so that our Escalation Engineers can help you get the product to work as expected. Indicate your contact information and the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Kristine
Linksys Support
Was expecting better performance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Periodically disconnects and have to unplug and reinsert. Signal strength is weaker than expected.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, 2buckchuck,
Some obstructions are possibly causing the adapter to disconnect and detect a weaker signal. Move the computer closer to the router if possible or change the wireless channel of the network to reduce the interference. We'd like to have the Escalation Engineers assist you in case the same thing happens. Please email us at [email protected] with your phone number and the link to this post.
Regards,
Irish
Linksys Support
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Is great usb wireless internet adapter I really like it
I would recommend this to a friendnot good
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this and spent about twenty minutes trying to install a "plug and play" device. Drivers wouldn't load automatically, from the CD, or from the download. I called tech support and I spent an hour and ten minutes on the telephone while they made me re-do everything that I had already done multiple times. There was no indication of a hardware fault, the little light lights and the device shows up fine in device manager; the driver simply wouldn't install. Nevertheless, after seventy minutes of futile grasping at straws, they told me to ship it back. I guess that way I will be someone else's problem when the software won't install for the replacement either. The cost of the tech support wages over this issue exceeded the value of the product. My time is even more valuable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDon't work on my MAC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Need to return it since it don't work on my macpro, the only way to install it is with a CD
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Juan64,
The adapters’ driver is downloadable from our website in case your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive. However, these products are designed to work only with Windows Operating Systems. For inquiries and assistance with your other Linksys devices, do not hesitate to email us anytime at [email protected].
Regards,
Irish
Linksys Support
Doesn't work as best as it should
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My signal is still weak on my laptop and this product is supposed to enhance the signal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Case719,
The wireless adapter should deliver an exceptional speed and performance of your laptop. However, interference in your area could compromise the quality of your wireless connection. We can try setting a fixed wireless channel on your router to help improve its performance.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] so that our Escalation Engineers can take a closer look on this and help you achieve its maximum performance. Indicate your contact information and the link to this review.
Regards,
Kristine
Linksys Support
Not Sure
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just had to return it because I didn't use it...
I would recommend this to a friendIts ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Should have done more research before purchasing, but it worked
I would recommend this to a friendnot needed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.was told must buy to use with my laptop and it is not needed -- more upselling
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Melman,
Setting up the Linksys WUSB6100M USB Adapter is easy and quick through a computer that runs Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 OS. Nevertheless, we value your feedback, and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] for clarifications or queries.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Klaudette
Linksys Support
not for XP
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.had to return this item because my son's desktop is still windows XP.
I would recommend this to a friendPlugged didn’t work.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not sure what went wrong. Product never came up next.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Rabbitteaxhwe,
We'd like to have our Second Level Technicians contact you so that they can check the device and provide a solution.
Just send us your contact details at [email protected] so that we can escalate your case. Don't forget to include the link to this post as a reference.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Thaddeus
Linksys Support
Worked as described
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked well for what it is, ended up taking it back and updating service.
I would recommend this to a friendVery, very slow
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The connection to wifi from this is very slow. If you don't need to listen to music, watch videos, or download or upload photos and documents much and just need to browse, this will work fine. If you will be using this as a streamline internet connection, consider a more substantial product over this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, shirleym220,
Allow us to help you optimize the performance of your Linksys WUSB6100M adapter. Email us at [email protected] your phone number and the link to this review so we can endorse you to our Escalation Engineers.
Princes
Linksys Support
It works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works, but the signal isn’t as strong as I would like for it to be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Renee,
There are factors that could've affected the performance of the adapter. It would help to keep its driver updated and set a static wireless channel on your router. Please email us at [email protected] with your phone number and the link to this post so we can have our Escalation Engineers further isolate this issue
Joseph
Linksys Support
Windows 10 not recognize the device after boot up.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The issue I am having is that 99% of the time after boot up my Windows laptop, i will have to remove the device and plug in again for Windows to recognize it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Jazz,
Do you experience the same challenge even after updating the driver? Give it a shot if you haven’t and let us know how it goes at LinksysCares@linksys.com so our Escalation Engineers can look into this if needed. Just include your contact information and a link to this review as a reference when you reach out.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Not very noticeable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchase and installed device barely notice the difference
No, I would not recommend this to a friendCouldn't get it to work because of my PC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I believe the problem was my PC but I never got this to work
No, I would not recommend this to a friendEhhh
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not terrible but not great Cheap Get what ya pay for
I would recommend this to a friend