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Mixed Feedback on WiFi Adapter Performance

Mixed Feedback on WiFi Adapter Performance

20 reviews between Aug 11, 2023 and Sep 11, 2023.

This review collection includes mixed feedback on a WiFi adapter. Some users find it easy to set up and experience fast speeds, while others encounter connectivity issues and slower speeds. There are also complaints about compatibility with macOS and limitations in the driver support. Overall, it is a budget-friendly option with decent performance, but not suitable for high-speed requirements.

TP-Link USB WiFi Adapter for Desktop PC, AC1300Mbps USB 3.0 WiFi Dual Band Network Adapter with
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20 reviews between Aug 11, 2023 and Sep 11, 2023.

Aug 11, 2023 - Sep 11, 2023

Popular Phrases

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  • Me salio muy bueno

    Buena Compra. Buena señal económico y tiene buen alcance

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Signal Strength
    Sep 11, 2023
  • Works great!

    I’m in an area that only has 5g not 2.4. My old computer will only connect on 2.4. This antenna allowed my old computer to connect to the 5g internet and is extremely fast when connected to the usb 3.0 port. It came with a cd to install firmware. Then I disabled my old WiFi card in my internet settings and clicked the new WiFi card that is inside the new antenna. Worked great!

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • WiFi Connection
    Sep 10, 2023
  • Awesome!!!

    Used this on my 15 year old desktop that I had to move to a new location in the house . In the old location I had it hard wired with a cat cable directly to my router. The new location didn't have access to to a cable. Downloaded the provided drivers , plugged it in an my internet runs faster than with the cable! Awesome! And only $20!

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Speed Performance
    Sep 08, 2023
  • Mine was defective, stopped working within 3 hours.

    For the time it did work, it was fantastic. Hopefully the replacement will be fine.

    Sentiment
    • None
    Content
    • Reliability
    Sep 07, 2023
  • It just works (in the right USB port)

    I have purchased two of these for my desktop computer that I sometimes move into the living room. This thing is as plug and play as they come. Gets a decent amount of my GB connection wirelessly- decent enough I don't think about it. Just make sure you don't throttle it by putting it in an older usb port. Will buy again if I ever need another. The price and function are right on the money.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • WiFi Connection
    Sep 06, 2023
    • Great product great price

      Great product great price

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Price
      Sep 06, 2023
    • Pretty useless

      The WiFi connection was hit and miss. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. I never knew if I was going to have internet.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • WiFi Connection
      Sep 05, 2023
    • very good

      very good

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Reliability
      Sep 04, 2023
    • Does NOT Support Recent macOS

      This requires a driver that only supports Mac OS X 10.10-10.15, meaning it does not work on any version of macOS from the last four years. I spoke to TP Link support who confirmed that they do not have a driver for the current version of macOS for this or any of their WiFi adapters since they are unable to confirm to Apple's security standards.

      If you are Apple user, my recommendation is to buy a WiFi range extender with an ethernet port, plug it into a nearby outlet, and wire it into your Mac via either the ethernet port or an ethernet to USB adapter. This is what I am doing since my Mac Mini has a woeful WiFi antenna.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Compatibility Issues
      Aug 31, 2023
    • Works perfectly

      Very easy to set up. Relieved and super happy that was all I needed to fix the issue.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Easy Setup
      Aug 30, 2023
    • Works as expected

      Works as expected. Used on an older HP desktop PC and helped me cut the chord. Fast speeds over WiFi 6. Plug and play as well. Took all of 30 seconds to connect and get online. Highly recommend it.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • WiFi Connection
      Aug 23, 2023
    • Perfect adaptor

      I moved my office into a room in my home. I needed to access the internet. My home internet provider tried to sell me a new setup. A friend recommended an adaptor and found this one for me. The reception is great! I have no issues with accessing the internet. The price was reasonable as well.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Signal Strength
      Aug 22, 2023
    • Easy Wifi

      If you computer does not have a WiFi card install, this is the route to go. My older desktop performs quite well with this adapter, since it didn't have a WiFi card installed. Easy to plug and play and connects well with my router. Would recommend it.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Easy Setup
      Aug 20, 2023
    • not what i expected,

      Junk

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Compatibility Issues
      Aug 16, 2023
    • Okay as a last resort ONLY

      I was disappointed in this network device. This is why:
      My wired speed is 982mbps. This wireless device only achieves 92mbps. (10 times slower)
      I sent it back to Amazon. And btw, I've owned other wireless network WiFi adapters with far greater speed. I bought this newer one thinking they've got to be better now days. I was wrong, they are not!

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Speed Performance
      Aug 15, 2023
    • Great When it Works

      I use this on a Win 7 PC and for some odd reason between midnight and 1 AM daily it stops working. All my other wireless devices work just fine so I have to exclude any router issues to account for it.

      The rest of the time it works great.

      The issue is usually resolved by a restart but sometimes only a complete shutdown is needed. No such issues with my old WiFi adaptor.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Reliability
      Aug 15, 2023
    • Speeds not as advertised

      I was getting between 100-150mbps with this on the 5GHz band. Bought something else.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Speed Performance
      Aug 13, 2023
    • Ended up being a dud

      I have gigabit internet that is steady around 970mbps with LAN connection, got this adapter for my laptop, the fastest speeds are 120mbps when it is working well. Gaming is out of the question, all games lag terribly. Not even close to 1300mbps.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Speed Performance
      Aug 13, 2023
    • Overheats and has a weird issue I can't fully explain (but I will try)

      This device does not handle speeds over 4 MB per second very well at all. It gets extremely hot and will just completely stop working when trying to handle any speeds around or about 4 MB/s.

      When it stops working it usually just needs to be unplugged and plugged back in, but still very annoying.

      Another issue I've found is after a while (maybe a few weeks of constant use) it'll start doing this very odd thing where every half second or so it'll just drop all packets for a split second. The only way to stop it is to unplug it for a bit and plug it back in. Not sure if this is also heat related but I don't think so because when it starts happening it doesn't matter how much data I'm pushing and how fast.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Reliability
      Aug 12, 2023
    • Overall a little disappointed

      This is a very simple and straightforward to install wifi antenna for those who either cant install a PCIe one or do not want to. The signal gain is not bad, has a positionable antenna, and picks up both 2.4 and 5 ghz networks.

      I do have one large gripe with this product though: the driver. The manufacturer has not updated the driver for this adapter for some time, so simple security advancements from the last couple years are not available. Most notably, this device does not have a driver that supports WPA3. For this reason alone I am downgrading this product from 4 to 3 stars.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Driver Support
      Aug 11, 2023

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive(10)
    50%
  • Negative(5)
    25%
  • None(5)
    25%
25 Net Promoter
Score

Popular Topics

  • Reliability(4)
    20%
  • Speed Performance(4)
    20%
  • WiFi Connection(4)
    20%
  • Compatibility Issues(2)
    10%
  • Easy Setup(2)
    10%
  • Signal Strength(2)
    10%
  • Driver Support(1)
    5%
  • Price(1)
    5%

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    95%
  • Spanish(1)
    5%

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