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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 858 reviews

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90%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter for its ease of use, overall performance, and compact size. Many users appreciate its reliable connectivity and speed, while others highlight the simple installation process. Some customers have reported compatibility issues, but very few experience lag.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need WiFi, Get this...

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

    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    IT Manager

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

    Works great. Easy to install and set up Great WiFi strength too

    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:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Netgear Wi-Fi receiver

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

    The network card for my old computer started malfunctioning. I bought this Netgear Wi-Fi receiver and it works great. Very easy to setup.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing USB Wi-Fi

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

    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.

    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:
    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:
    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Easily Installed, works well at decent speed, Win 10 drivers easily downloaded.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenient

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

    I purchased this item for my daughter. She works from home and her computer is wired into the router and the cable runs through the game room, so I trip over it all the time. Great price and gets the job done. Unfortunately, her employer does not allow employees to use anything but wired connection for work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CONNECTED

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

    I am not tech savvy, it’s been a long time trying to connect my laptop when I change providers. Buying a simple piece of technology solve the issue instantly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

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

    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:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Great product! Sleek! Very nice!! Fast! Very useful!! Satisfied for a low price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazingly compact and powerful!

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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience

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

    This little gym was the perfect dancer to my problem.And as always best buy products work first time every time

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Price/works great

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

    This little USB adaptor works great! My wifi is even quicker on my desktop. I would recommend this USB Network adaptor.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great WiFi option in a tiny package!

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

    A great alternative to an inconvenient LAN cable across my room. Pulling 900+ mbps download speeds and pleased with its ease of use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for Laptop Upgrade

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

    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.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    decent but not the best

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

    Works fine. I've had one of these break before so be careful with them. Also you need to download the driver's via a USB stick on another computer first to get this to work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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