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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5117 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 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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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Somewhat useful

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

    Bought this because I was told it would help my HP desktop which is upstairs pick up a better WiFi signal. Ever since I was forced to download windows 10 my desktop has never been the same. My desktop isn’t the newest, 4 years old, but that shouldn’t matter. Did all the driver updates, tech support, etc. Helped intermittently.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi Disappointed,

      Thank you for your review. We understand that you have been having a difficult time with the product lately and we would like to look into some of the support opportunities that we have available. Your product comes with a one-year warranty and 90 days of complimentary tech support. If you need further assistance, please log in to MyNETGEAR and click support for additional resources or to contact one of our support experts. They will be happy to help.

      Thank you.

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good on the proper computer

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

    Since I was using it on an older model computer, it did not work on the USB port. On a newer computer, it worked well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wasn't plug n' play like 96% of today's devices...

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really strange how when I got this to fix a customer's desktop and get him connected to the internet I had to download the drivers and software off the website. Because the customers disc drive didn't work, and I was limited on resources and didn't have a proper cable to transfer from my galaxy via USB to his desktop at the time, it was a nightmare getting setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    a pain to use

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

    I bought this because the desktop i purchased wasnt wireless. sadly i wish i hadnt wasted my money. it took me 5 hours to get the software to download into my computer and when i did it wouldnt work. Finnally i gave up and asked a friend for help. it took him 2 hours to get the software to install properly and work but the connection is really slow and it takes forever for things to load at times. not a good buy at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    finally works

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

    The day after I bought this windows did their anniversary update and it stopped working. Took netgear over 6 weeks to get it fixed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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

    Hasn’t improved my speed from internal device. Doesn’t work as advertised.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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

    Worked fine once I let Windows 10 use its own driver. If you use CD that came with it, Windows will freeze up at the welcome screen

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice item

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

    Would have worked better probably if we were in a better service area but overall it was simple to set up but just too slow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for Win10

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

    After multiple attemps, online searching and contacting support we were still unable to get this to work on our system. The software tool that came with the product could not even find it. We missed the return date because of all the running around so we had to eat the cost. Do buy if using a newer system, not worth it at all!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It is mediocre.

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

    I'm not really that impressed with it. Everyday it will randomly lose connection to my internet and once in a while it will disable itself.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    wifi

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure if I can tell that this really does much for my wifi signal, frankly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
      Posted .

      Hi Ethernet,

      Thank you for your review. We understand that you have been having a difficult time with the product lately and we would like to look into some of the support opportunities that we have available. Your product comes with a one-year warranty and 90 days of complimentary tech support. If you need further assistance, please log in to MyNETGEAR and click support for additional resources or to contact one of our support experts. They will be happy to help.

      Thank you.

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Work good

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

    Works good and small and handy u can use it anywhere and easy to set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Issues & slow

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

    The unit I received has some issues. It flashes a notice that I am plugged into a USB 2.0 and will receive better performance if I use a 3.0. This machine has 8 USB 3.0 ports & NO USB 2.0 ports. I contacted my manufacturers Tech Support. I reloaded the USB 3.0 Drivers. Same notice. I contacted Intel. Loaded their universal 3.0 drivers. same notice. The rate of speed rivals dial up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent product for the money

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

    It is working, however the range of the product is marginal, so I may need to purchase an range extender to supplement it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nothing special

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cant say anything negative or positive about it. It works. Nothing special.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's good

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

    My only complaint was it's more than I wanted to pay. If it was less expensive it would have received more stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A LITTLE WEAK IN CATCHING A SIGNAL. ACTUALLY WENT

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

    PLUGGED IT INTO MY DESKTOP UNIT, BUT WHILE IT DID IMPROVE THE SIGNAL RECEPTION IT WAS NOT AS EFFICIENT AS I NEEDED.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ok, just ok

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

    works alright, but signal was not strong enough for my project.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Plauged With Issues

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

    Okay, so I went to BestBuy and they rec. this card. I have used it for a year, and have had more problems than success with it. It is the only USB Device that will just stop being detected randomly and won’t reconnect or be re-detected for hours at a time. This all is with the NetGear application too. I would not recommend this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not solve my problem

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

    Returned the item as it did not solve my signal strength issue. I was able to move my desktop machine and all is well.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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