network adapters for windows 8
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If you're a Windows 8 user, you've probably noticed that the operating system comes with limited support for networking. That's because Microsoft is pushing its own proprietary networking standard, called Wi-Fi Direct, and doesn't want you using other standards such as Bluetooth or Ethernet. However, there are ways to connect your Windows 8 computer to a wired network and/or a wireless network.
NETGEAR - Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter - Black
Model: A6150-100PASSKU: 6328665See all USB Wi-Fi AdaptersProduct Description
Upgrade home or office networks with this NETGEAR smart router. It delivers high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet connections for enhanced gaming and video streaming, and the external antennas improve coverage for larger spaces. This NETGEAR smart router works with the Nighthawk app for effortless operation and control via smartphones.See all USB Wi-Fi AdaptersProduct Description
Upgrade home or office networks with this NETGEAR smart router. It delivers high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet connections for enhanced gaming and video streaming, and the external antennas improve coverage for larger spaces. This NETGEAR smart router works with the Nighthawk app for effortless operation and control via smartphones.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
ASUS - Dual-Band AC1200 USB Network Adapter - Black
Model: USB-AC53 NANOSKU: 5732405Top comment"USB network adapter...Excelente usb network adapter good distance coverage...Network Adapter...Amazing network adapter! have already recommended to family and friends."
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Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.Top comment"USB network adapter...Excelente usb network adapter good distance coverage...Network Adapter...Amazing network adapter! have already recommended to family and friends."
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Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
NETGEAR - AC600 Dual-Band WiFi USB Mini Adapter - Black
Model: A6100-10000SSKU: 6092533Top comment"Its alright.. it isnt the best network adapter but it is cheap....My network adapter in my laptop quit working. I got this USB network adapter and it works fine. "
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The NETGEAR AC600 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, HD streams throughout your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices. The AC600 WiFi Adapter delivers speeds up to 150/433 Mbps and dual band WiFi technology reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices.Top comment"Its alright.. it isnt the best network adapter but it is cheap....My network adapter in my laptop quit working. I got this USB network adapter and it works fine. "
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The NETGEAR AC600 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, HD streams throughout your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices. The AC600 WiFi Adapter delivers speeds up to 150/433 Mbps and dual band WiFi technology reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
Linksys - AC1200 Dual-Band USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
Model: WUSB6300SKU: 9404119Top comment"Excellent Network Adapter....This network adapter is pretty fast. I connected it to my laptop ease. ...Best network adapter for USB...This network adapter is better than the network adapter in my computer."
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This Linksys WUSB6300 USB 3.0 adapter enables you to connect your computer to a wireless-AC network, so you can easily stream high-definition video and enjoy high-speed gaming. The WPA-TKIP, WPA2, and WEP protocols help keep data private.Top comment"Excellent Network Adapter....This network adapter is pretty fast. I connected it to my laptop ease. ...Best network adapter for USB...This network adapter is better than the network adapter in my computer."
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This Linksys WUSB6300 USB 3.0 adapter enables you to connect your computer to a wireless-AC network, so you can easily stream high-definition video and enjoy high-speed gaming. The WPA-TKIP, WPA2, and WEP protocols help keep data private.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
j5create - USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Silver
Model: JUE130SKU: 2001047Top comment"i5 Network adapter...The i5 network adapter works great with new Laptops that don't have a RJ-45 port...Buy this if you want network adapter on your pc...My PC had an only one network adapter and I wanted to connect to two different networks on my PC, for that I needed to have one more network adapter. "
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The USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter gives you the ability to add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your laptop or MacBook though a single USB 3.0 Type-A port, supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/az/u/ab/x standards. This ethernet adapter provides full gigabit bandwidth and offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0. It also supports features such as IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP packet Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP Large Send Offload to reduce the load on your CPU. Jumbo Frames, full-duplex operation, VLAN tagging and 2 VLAN ID filtering are also supported, making this an ideal replacement LAN adapter or laptop accessory in areas without Wi-Fi or if you just want to increase your Internet speed.Top comment"i5 Network adapter...The i5 network adapter works great with new Laptops that don't have a RJ-45 port...Buy this if you want network adapter on your pc...My PC had an only one network adapter and I wanted to connect to two different networks on my PC, for that I needed to have one more network adapter. "
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The USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter gives you the ability to add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your laptop or MacBook though a single USB 3.0 Type-A port, supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/az/u/ab/x standards. This ethernet adapter provides full gigabit bandwidth and offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0. It also supports features such as IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP packet Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP Large Send Offload to reduce the load on your CPU. Jumbo Frames, full-duplex operation, VLAN tagging and 2 VLAN ID filtering are also supported, making this an ideal replacement LAN adapter or laptop accessory in areas without Wi-Fi or if you just want to increase your Internet speed.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
ASUS - USBBT500 Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter - Black
Model: USBBT500SKU: 6428133Top comment"adapters...Worked as expected easy to setup, make sure you have windows 8 and above. It wouldn't work with my devices using win7"
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The USB-BT500 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter with new Bluetooth 5 capabilities. USB-BT500 enables wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Slot ASUS USB-BT500 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Enabling Bluetooth on your PC lets you enjoy the convenience and freedom of wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices, including speakers, headphones and game controllers. The ultra-small USB-BT500 comes with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which lets you enjoy energy-saving connectivity. In dual mode, USB-BT500 maintains full backward compatibility with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x, and 2.1. Bluetooth Low Energy technology for energy-saving wireless connectivity. Highly portable and easy to use.Top comment"adapters...Worked as expected easy to setup, make sure you have windows 8 and above. It wouldn't work with my devices using win7"
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The USB-BT500 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter with new Bluetooth 5 capabilities. USB-BT500 enables wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Slot ASUS USB-BT500 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Enabling Bluetooth on your PC lets you enjoy the convenience and freedom of wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices, including speakers, headphones and game controllers. The ultra-small USB-BT500 comes with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which lets you enjoy energy-saving connectivity. In dual mode, USB-BT500 maintains full backward compatibility with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x, and 2.1. Bluetooth Low Energy technology for energy-saving wireless connectivity. Highly portable and easy to use.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
Model: A7000-10000SSKU: 6059000Top comment"USB Network Adapter...I needed a network adapter but had not cabled access where I wanted to put the computer. ...Powerful network adapter...Great network adapter. Make sure you permanently disconnect your onboard wifi adapter before the two units begin to fight and the Nighthawk loses."
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB 3.0 adapter wirelessly connects your laptop or desktop computer to the next-gen 802.11ac technology with WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps. Connect the adapter to a USB 3.0 port and is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and compatible with 802.11ac/n and all legacy WiFi devices.Top comment"USB Network Adapter...I needed a network adapter but had not cabled access where I wanted to put the computer. ...Powerful network adapter...Great network adapter. Make sure you permanently disconnect your onboard wifi adapter before the two units begin to fight and the Nighthawk loses."
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB 3.0 adapter wirelessly connects your laptop or desktop computer to the next-gen 802.11ac technology with WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps. Connect the adapter to a USB 3.0 port and is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and compatible with 802.11ac/n and all legacy WiFi devices.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
ASUS - Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 USB Network Adapter – Black - Black
Model: USB-AX55 NanoSKU: 6520860Top comment"NETWORK ADAPTER...My previous adapter was AC1300 and my Wi-Fi speed was around 860mbps on a 5Ghz Wi-Fi network. "
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Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.Top comment"NETWORK ADAPTER...My previous adapter was AC1300 and my Wi-Fi speed was around 860mbps on a 5Ghz Wi-Fi network. "
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Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AXE3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
Model: A8000-100PASSKU: 6520471Top comment"Good network adapter, using it on my PC to game over wifi with Fios wifi6 ready router. ...Reliable Wi-Fi 6E network adapter...The Netgear Nighthawk AXE3000 is a reliable Wi-Fi 6E network adapter that delivers fast speeds and advanced features. "
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Get high-speed wireless connectivity with this NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter. The flip-open antenna design adjusts easily to find optimal signal coverage for your device, while backward compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi technologies, including 802.11a/b/g/n, offers flexibility. This NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter supports WPA3 encryption for reliable security.Top comment"Good network adapter, using it on my PC to game over wifi with Fios wifi6 ready router. ...Reliable Wi-Fi 6E network adapter...The Netgear Nighthawk AXE3000 is a reliable Wi-Fi 6E network adapter that delivers fast speeds and advanced features. "
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Get high-speed wireless connectivity with this NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter. The flip-open antenna design adjusts easily to find optimal signal coverage for your device, while backward compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi technologies, including 802.11a/b/g/n, offers flexibility. This NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter supports WPA3 encryption for reliable security.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
TP-Link - Dual-Band AC1300 USB Network Adapter - Black
Model: Archer T4U_V2SKU: 5844812Top comment"It's Okay For The Price...Note: When you first plug in the adapter, Windows will install its own generic driver. ...Small Simple USB Wifi Adapter...This is a small, usb wifi adapter which worked great in my testing. I installed it on a Windows 7 machine using the included driver disk without any problems. "
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The Archer T4U Wi-Fi adapter upgrades laptops and PC’s to fast AC1300 Wi-Fi speeds for smooth HD streaming and quick downloads. Switch between dual 5 GHz (867 Mbps) and 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) bands to avoid crowded networks and Wi-Fi slowdowns for speed and range in any situation. Press the WPS button on both the adapter and a Wi-Fi router to easily join any network.Top comment"It's Okay For The Price...Note: When you first plug in the adapter, Windows will install its own generic driver. ...Small Simple USB Wifi Adapter...This is a small, usb wifi adapter which worked great in my testing. I installed it on a Windows 7 machine using the included driver disk without any problems. "
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The Archer T4U Wi-Fi adapter upgrades laptops and PC’s to fast AC1300 Wi-Fi speeds for smooth HD streaming and quick downloads. Switch between dual 5 GHz (867 Mbps) and 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) bands to avoid crowded networks and Wi-Fi slowdowns for speed and range in any situation. Press the WPS button on both the adapter and a Wi-Fi router to easily join any network.See all USB Wi-Fi Adapters
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