Customers express satisfaction with the IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter's ability to improve Wi-Fi connectivity and range, enabling faster internet speeds for desktop computers. The adapter's ease of installation is also frequently praised. However, some users note that the adapter's size can be a minor inconvenience. Despite this, the positive feedback regarding performance outweighs concerns about its physical dimensions.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great on 5Ghz network
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There are over 20 2.4 Ghz networks that I can see, so wifi on that spectrum sucks for me. After switching to a 5 Ghz network, I'm getting much better speeds. This dongle was a very simple solution and I'm once again getting good network traffic speeds.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
it works great
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The product works perfectly. I bought this to upgrade my internal laptop connection. Now I have full bars of reception. It is a big imprivement on my internet connection and enjoy fast video downstreaming .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not completely satisfied, but it may be the router
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We've been having some issues with the signal dropping, but I can't tell if it's our service provider, our router, or the wifi adapter. When it works, the speed is great - 80-100 mbps, double what we used to get. But sometimes it drops to 0 for no good reason, when our other computer (using the 2.4 GHz band) still has connectivity. Also, although the profile is quite small, we still get the adapter caught on things.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wi-fi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm
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I'm living this little thing my computer has a Wi-Fi antenna but I was only getting around 20Mbps or less and after purchasing this bad boy I can hit up to 115Mbps. Cheap option but works perfect. I will be buying a second one for my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Substitute for Internal NIC
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This is exactly what I needed. It is low profile (only sticks out about 1/8" farther than my Logitech mouse receiver. This replaced my internal Intel NIC on my HP laptop which died (I blame Win10). With the smaller size, I think there are range limitations compared to the internal card (which is to be expected).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far, so good
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Installed on a laptop and a desktop. So far both make internet connection much faster.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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This device was simple to install and works great. Perfect!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Wi-fi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect inexpensive wifi upgrade
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Easy installation, took about 5 minutes. Extremely user friendly. I am using a brand new Dell 3000 series laptop for video streaming before use was topping out at 60mbps after install my wifi is now running at 250mbps. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great wireless adapter.
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Fast, solid connection.My connection would cut out occsionally, but this was easily fixed by changing the power management settings in device manager
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works great didn't have to do anything special
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Worked as soon as we put it in our computer to control our wireless printer would recommend to everyone who uses wireless printers or anything that requires a wireless connection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not win 10 compatible.
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It should have been tested t be WIN 10 Compatible. I Like Netgear and I would have kept it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good wireless adapter
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Followed instructions and attached the adapter and worked for the first time. "No more wired".
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great ac dongle
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tried a few for my family and they had ok connections that cut out got them the AC model and this thing has been working like a charm!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great wireless adapter
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great product I've netgear products before I have a relative who works on electronic products and this is the adapter he uses
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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we use this on our desktop computer and it works wonderfully. It is on second floor with router on first and we have never had a problem with it staying contected. It is more consistent than our laptops.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
average at best
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This wi-fi adapter works okay for the price, but I wish I spent the few extra dollars and purchased a better adapter. Took 4 tries to install for it to work properly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far So good....
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I read reviews for a PC that I purchased and I have limited space so I was looking for an alternate to having ethernet cables throughout my room. I came across this item and purchased. So far it works very well. It's in the room with my router and I have had no disconnects thus far. I gave this item 4 stars because upon waking from sleep mode, the device takes quite a while at times to connect to the internet. It connects to the router straight away but from the router to the internet can be very slow. Software is up to date in case you were wondering.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wi-fi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
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Needed to make desktop Wi-Fi - works wonderful. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wi-fi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
nice
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i had problem with the wifi on my laptop and i brought this one and it work just great!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wi-fi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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i brought this for a laptop for my grand kid and it work great!