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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 823 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter's ease of use, excellent performance, and compact size. Many appreciate its reliable wireless connection and strong signal, making it a convenient and effective solution for improving internet access. While some users experienced compatibility issues, the positive feedback on performance and ease of setup outweighs these concerns. The adapter's reasonable price point is also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter

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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.

    This NETGEAR - Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter was easy to set up and worked perfectly after following the instructions provided. It didn't advertise as acceptable for Windows 11, but I gave it a shot and had no problems. I like the compact size with interior antennae. So far I'm not detecting any difference with the signal from my previous on-board network adapter.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good wifi

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

    I play a lot of games and it keeps me connected without any issue's

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smaller but better wifi adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works fast and flawlessly. Better than the internal wifi adapter for PC. The reason I purchased this because my wifi adapter is no longer working. And this usb wifi works best

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performance!

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

    Didn't believe it was get such great range and speed but it did! Connecting at 760 MB+. Adapters this small never use to be this good!

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

    exasperation turned jubilation

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

    I my name is determined! And, I am always one to try my hand at doing my own problem solving no matter what it is! But, after trying for hours, days, weeks and months to get my laptops wifi working... to no avail, I finally gave up and I had my better half take it to Best Buy. They checked it out and found that it was a driver problem that was not able to be fixed. So naturally they were able to do the next best thing to fix it! Little did I think that such a tiny device would make all the difference... but it did! Thankyou to the Geek Squad for coming to my rescue!!! TY also to Netgear!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny and works

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

    Set up was a bit of a challenge. Have a heavy monitor and cpu unit that had to be relocated to another level then connected via Ethernet. Almost thought it wasn’t compatible. Took about 2 hours for it to be updated or activated. Once activation was complete I returned the computer to its original spot and it worked. I like that it’s tiny. I purchased two others that had antennas and length was the size of a Kit Kat and it didn’t last long. I trust the brand I know it will last for years.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm Happy!!

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

    I upgraded from an old device to this newer version and I'm so excited because this new version is compact, pops right in and you can forget about it. No more bumping into the device thats sticks out. Better internet connection!! Thanks Netgear

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This item works very well

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

    Seems to work very well, I like the blue light flashing when retrieving data, cool !!

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

    Necessities

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

    Loving my keyboard/mouse combo. I’ve had others provided by employers, but this was my personal choice.

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

    Super Compact Design, small but powerful.

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

    Súper compact small design don’t even show, it looks like a wireless mouse USB. I love it!!!!! Great reach and works great from every corner of my house.

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

    Cheap and effective

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

    Serves its purpose effectively and at low cost. Pleased

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

    Fluctuating speed.

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

    The WiFi is constantly dipping in speed like every 10 seconds, never had this issue with a wired connection, on my phone, laptop or ps5 so it’s definitely the card. I pay for 100mbs but only get 65 on the pc and my router is across a doorway. The only good thing I can say about it is that it works, but for anything past basic function like gaming, streaming, etc. go for something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Flop

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

    Didn't work on my computer at all. Sorr that I took so long to find this out. Over $40 done the drain.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works and less expensive than a network card

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

    Works as described. When I acquired a new Windows 11 computer, my Windows 10 still worked. The Windows 11 machine is tied by ethernet to my modem but when I moved the 10 desktop computer to another room for occasional use, I needed to connect it to my wi-fi. I downloaded the specified driver, plugged it in and it works beautifully! If you don't have a network card for your computer, this does the trick at a minimal cost.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple network connectivity!

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

    Found a simple solution to replacing a failed ethernet adapter. Maybe I was luck but all I did was plug this in and within seconds, I was able to connect to the network. Did not have to install a thing! Speed wise I think it might be faster than the wired adapter that failed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A small solution to a large connectivity issue

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

    I was having issues with connecting to WiFi for months. I bought this adapter and have been impressed with the fact that it's small and out of the way. It fixed my connectivity issues and I never have to worry about bumping it and losing connection. A great product.

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

    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.

    Stable, great connection, though due to the AC nature, the connection is somewhat limited. Full 5 stars as it's good and does what it's supposed to, just be aware of the data transfer limits of this type of adapter

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NETGEAR Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter

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

    Works perfectly; easy to set-up. Used in a basement with the router upstairs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade for older laptop!

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

    I upgraded an older, but very expensive, Thinkpad X220 with a new SSD, Windows 10, and a new keyboard. All worked well except for WiFi...Windows 10 did not work properly with the original internal WiFi card. No direct replacement card is available for this machine, so we shopped for an external WiFi device. This tiny USB adapter works perfectly and permits very fast up- and down-load speed. The range is amazing, and I don't know how they do that! This was much easier than trying to do surgery on the internal card and BIOS. It is small and runs cool and fast. Now I have a "new" laptop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a great tiny 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 is a great tiny adapter. The internal WiFi in my laptop went out. I bought this because it is a mini form factor and I can leave it in the laptop all the time. No additional drivers needed for Windows 10 and above. Good speed and decent range without any antenna.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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