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Model:
TL-WN823N
SKU:
2080328
Your price for this item is $14.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 148 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Mini N USB Adapter for its ease of use, compact size, and affordable price. Positive feedback also highlights its reliable connection, strong performance, and compatibility with various operating systems. While some users noted occasional signal quality issues, the majority of reviews praise the adapter's functionality and value. The adapter's range is also frequently cited as a positive attribute.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Overall good product. Great value for the price you're paying.

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

    good product

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

    Very affordable product, convenient and it does a good job.

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

    good

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

    I bought this for a back up. Nice price also. Fast delivery.

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

    Good product

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

    Very nicely made, but most importantly works. Easy to install.

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

    easy to use

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

    Worked first time. No problems. Would recommend to others.

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

    Good Item

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

    Good Item. Quality Item. Highly Recommend. Thank you.

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

    Perfect addition to our tower!

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

    Perfect addition to our gaming tower for the kids!

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

    Nice product by TPLink

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

    This is really good Wireless Adapter made by TPLink.

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

    So far working as described.

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

    Product worked right from the start, had no problems with install.

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

    Worked for a year and a half then died.

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

    Worked for a year and a half then died. Didn't realize until just now that it only lasted that short of a time. Worked well while it worked.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget wireless adapter

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

    I normally don't write reviews but this product is so impressive I had to share. Don't let the low price deter you. I have a tried a dozen USB wireless adapters and few have performed as well as this one. Range and performance is excellent and no issues with the driver. It performs better than some the latest AC standard adapters I've tried. Connection is reliable and not as finicky as others in regards to placement location. It simply works with no hassles. If you just need wifi for cruising the internet, the N300 transfer speed is more than sufficient. I have 100Mb service and am able to get the full bandwidth (download) consistently 40ft. away in a room adjacent to the router. HD video stream immediately and with no hiccups. For reference, I have the Linksys WRT1900ac router and Netgear Nighthawk R7000 at the other end of the house. This TP-link adapter connects to both routers perfectly. Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It seems to work. Maybe could be better?

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

    I purchased this for use with an older desktop running XP. I use this machine to attach external hard drives that serve as a local backup for photos and what not. The good news is it is easy to install. Pretty much plug and play. My biggest issue with the device is the slow connection speed. There are many issues here some of which may not be the fault of the device itself. The windows icon in the lower coner of the screen typically shows the device only connected at 1Mbps and this is with it simultaneously showing signal strength "very good". I have done some testing and it appears to be transferring for me at a rate of between 5 - 10 Mbps. That is pretty disappointing. I have tuned my network by selecting the best channel for the wireless router and a few other things but nothing seems to help. I attempted to post on the TP-Link user forum but I registered and never get an email from them so I can complete the process and post a question. This is the first and only wireless adapter I have ever purchased so I have no baseline for comparison. Good news is my desktop now has no wires. Bad news is accessing photos or other data from my Windows 10 laptops is fairly slow. I guess for $15 it's not too bad.

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

    Not much

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

    I didn't see or notice any difference it made to my computers. I paid a lot and got a little.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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      Hello Phoebe,

      Thank you for your review and feedback.

      Please note that the TL-WN823N Mini Wireless N USB Adapter is designed to provide Wi-Fi capabilities to computer that did not previously have the ability to detect or connect to Wi-Fi. The adapter can only be used in one computer at a time; however based on your review, it sounds like you may need a Wi-Fi Extender, not a Wi-Fi Adapter.

      Our Support Team is always available and we’d be happy to help you determine what type of Wi-Fi equipment you need. Please feel free to call or e-mail us anytime using the information below, and we'll gladly follow up with you.

      We thank you again for your feedback and hope you will continue to consider TP-Link for your future network needs.

      Best Regards,

      TP-Link Customer Support
      (866) 225-8139
      [email protected]

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TP-Link - Mini Wireless-N USB Adapter - Black

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

    Very quick easy setup with software that is intuitive and unobtrusive. The WPS button was very convenient. I've used it for 3 weeks plugged into the front of my Windows 7 desktop and so far it has excellent signal strength and has not dropped my connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work for me

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

    Unable to download driver to laptop. Corrupt disc. Product tech support emailed irrelevant work around directions. Didn't work for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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      Dear typical34,

      Thank you for the feedback regarding your recent experience with our product.

      We apologize for the inconvenience you have encountered with the unit, and we would appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

      Our current priority is your satisfaction and we are hoping you will allow us another opportunity to properly address this concern.

      At your earliest convenience, please send an email including your contact details to our email support team at the address below so we may have a support agent follow up with you for assistance.

      Once again we apologize for the inconvenience but certainly look forward to working with you soon.

      Best Regards!
      TP-LINK Support Team
      866) 225-8139
      [email protected]

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works exactly as intended!

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

    Small compact and easy to use. The size of a small USB drive, easy to install and works exactly as intended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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

    Very bad i was getting like 1 mb a second download speeds

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

      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to review our wireless adapter.

      We'll be more than happy to help address the concerns you have about your TL-WN823N.

      At your earliest convenience, please send an e-mail including your contact details and a copy of this review to our Support Team at the address below so we may have a Support Agent follow up with you for assistance.

      We thank you again for your feedback and certainly hope this experience will not discourage you from checking out more of our great networking and smart home products in the future.

      Best Regards!
      TP-LINK Support Team
      (866) 225-8139
      [email protected]

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works better than expected

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

    Moved my modem and router to the living room and left my computer in the bedroom without Internet connection with this mini USB adapter I just plugged it In then run the disc now my old computer is wireless and hook up to the network. The wireless reception that I received is excellent no loss in upload and download speeds for the price you can't go wrong

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fixed our network problems at work

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

    We have at least 30 computers connected to the network at work and they guys are always complaining about the internet dropping. I have an older, well built desktop that did not have wifi built in so I had purchased one of these for mine and it worked great. So I decided to try it on theirs, disabling the wifi on the computer and only connecting using these, it worked like a charm. It has been well over a month since anyone has had issues. They were having issues multiple times a day before. It was a cheap fix, even out IT people could not fix their issues. These work great!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great improvement

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

    I had used two Netgear powerline AV 200 adapters for years for internet access approximately 45 feet from my router. This USB adapter is at least three times faster, as well as being dual band. Easy set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend