Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had my internal wifi card attennae stop working in my desktop and my temporary USB solution kept freezing. So far this has improved my signal strength and solved the freezing issue.

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.

This is super easy to install and use. Right followed the instructions from the box and I was able to see the available wifi network that I can connect to. A little bit pricey compared to its counterparts that you can buy online. But this is a Netgear product. Already known and tested name when it comes to networking. Definitely would recommend.

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.

Compact and works great. Speeds are reliable and receives strong signal even at a distance.

Considering that the antenna and electronics are all contained in this tiny package, it's amazing that the performance is so good. It acquires both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and installation was quite simple. I'm using it to upgrade the WiFi receiver (only b+n) on an old Acer Netbook running Windows XP, and does the job with a hardly noticeable black USB body that I can leave in all the time.

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.

Worked like a charm, plugged it in and I received my wifi in moments. Thanks so much. I'm 72 so uncomplicated is of the utmost importance to me. This passed the test.

This item is very useful. Compared to many other adapters, this one is strong and compact. This item is perfect for working environments where wifi is required.

This NETGEAR Dual-Band Wireless-AC adapter works like a charm. Setup was simple plug-and-play, and it instantly delivered stable, fast Wi-Fi speeds on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with zero dropped connections. The nano form factor is the best part—it sits almost flush against the USB port, so you can leave it plugged into a laptop without worrying about snagging or breaking it in a bag. Perfect, hassle-free wireless upgrade!

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

Bought this to upgrade my wife's laptop from 802.11n to 802.11ac (WIFI 5). Works well and small size means she can just leave it in the USB port all the time. An adapter with a larger antenna might provide more range, but it would be more awkward to have sticking out of the laptop. Small blue LED on device shows when data is being transferred. Easy to install, but if you're updating a computer with a built adapter you need to disable the old adapter (Netgear's instructions do no include this step). In Windows 10 go to Network Settings, bring up the page that shows the adapters. Right click on the old adapter and choose Disable.

Some tech savvy required, there are multiple videos to watch so step-by-step is very helpful, once installed, works perfectly for adding 5G to laptop computer. Computer speed is amazingly great… Highly recommend this item.

This adapter is a lifesaver for business trips. The best part is being able to connect to dual Wi-Fi networks at the same time, making my remote workflow seamless. It’s tiny, plugs in easily, and gives a massive boost to connection speeds. 5 out of 5 stars!

I am not a techy person. When cable came through my hometown, I jumped at the chance to have cable/wifi at my home. However, my laptop would not connect to my cable supplier (Spectrum). When I went into BestBuy he sold me this item, it was not expensive, and it worked wonderfully! The service guy was great!

I never heard of a laptop with no wifi but I managed to acquire one! Luckily, with this little doohickey, I was able to connect the laptop and let my son log into his robotics class!! The connection is strong and mobile. He can take the laptop anywhere in the house seemessly. Aside from losing access to the usb port, this adapter definitely saved the day!!!

My network card went out on my Dell Inspiron. Spend $800 on a new laptop? Nah. Just use this for $30.

I was amazed at how easy it was to install. This adapter wowed me with the speeds I was getting. Highly recommend this Wi-Fi adapter.

Running a Toshiba Satellite A665-S6050 with an Intel Core i3 processor. After upgrading from Windows 7 to 10, when streaming video on some websites the audio would have drops and skips. After many attempts updating drivers, restoring original drivers, tinkering with settings, and trying different browsers with no results. I was about to retire the old laptop. I borrowed the NETGEAR A6150 Network Adapter from our desktop. Disabled the built in Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 Adapter on the laptop, and installed the NETGEAR A6150 WiFi USB 2.0 Adapter. I couldn't believe it fixed the problem. I bought a second one the very next day, and it even showed up in the mail a day early. None of the support forums, or problem solved videos pointed to an issue with the built in adapter. The old Laptop gets daily use, and seems to run a little faster. I can upgrade when I see a deal I can't resist.

My system's built-in WIFI failed and I needed something that would allow me to connect to the network immediately... Simple install with Plug and play for WIN10. Solid signal strength meeting my expectations. Overall it is a very good product for the price.