Customers frequently mention the ease of use, strong WiFi performance, and reliable signal strength as significant advantages. Many appreciate the adapter's good range and relatively easy installation process. While some users noted the small size of the adapter, others reported occasional software issues. Overall, the positive feedback on performance and ease of use outweighs the negative comments.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Won't update
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It needed to update the minute I installed it and then again a few days later. I let it roll for about 5 hours and it still hadn't finished the update. It works subpar and sometimes not at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Does not work unless close to modem
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Purchased for my son for his computer which was about 65 feet away from modem and it would work sometimes. So instead purchased actual Ethernet cord and his internet connection couldn't be better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Did not work as expected
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I was told this would allow my tv to be able to access my router so that I could stream shows. The tv did not even recognize the adapter and did not work as the Best Buy team member indicated it would.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good
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Supposed to be able to connect three speakers wirelessly. Instructions had pictures , no words, easy to follow. Got two speakers connected OK. Never able to connect the third speaker.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
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This works okay but is clunky. Had issues with driver installation and when plugged directly into laptop is too wide to allow access to another port.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's good
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This product is pretty good my only complaint about it is it takes a little bit longer to connect then I would like besides that and work just fine my speeds weren't any slower
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
OK when it works, but drops connection often
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Drops connection frequently. When it works, the speed is OK.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Too Early to Tell
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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My internet connection on new PC with this adapter has been intermittent. Still investigating origin of problem. I suspect it is not he adapter.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
not for me i guess
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i bought this , because my Laptop wireless connection kept dropping every 1 hrs , somebody recommended to get USB wireless , installed CD but computer was not able to detect the Adapter
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Poor reception
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This usb WiFi adapter didn’t meet my expectations. Very poor reception. So I exchanged it with j5create - USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter which worked perfectly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Kicks me on and off internet
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Even though it is a little bit of a distance away from the router, it is still well within the capabilities according to the box/manual.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
NOt for Mac..
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I'm sure the product does exactly what is was intended for. But i had to return it because it is not compatible with Mac computers. I didn't see that on the box when i bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good receiver
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Setup instructions not helpful. Not enough troubleshooting guides. Had to restart computer and have had to restart computer. Sometimes it disconnects for no apparent reason.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not sure it worked
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I was never able to get this item to work with my computer, however at the time, I was having issues with computer, so unsure if it the item or my computer
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
delicate
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Works well. Very fast. Unfortunately it is a delicate item. Extends about 3" from computer and i prone to damage from being bumped.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great when it works
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Needs a new driver to take care of intermittent loss of communication. This is the general concensus online and Netgear does not seem to willing to issue one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Couldn't Get a Signal
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I purchased this for my old pc that wasn't wireless so I could move it downstairs. There wasn't enough signal strength to reach from the router on the main level.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Horrible
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I purchased 3 of them because I could never get it to work. After speaking with there Tech Support they told me to buy a different model because they were not able to help me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good adaptor
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Pretty decent adaptor but the speed of it isn't as good as some of the others that can be purchased online. It is also a bit overpriced for the mbps you get from it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Worked okay
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It worked OK if you were close enough to your router it had range issues connecting and staying connected at distances of 10 feet or more through a floor or wall