Spec me a USB wireless adapter

Philtor · 10 Aug 2017 at 18:53

Hey guys I'm after a decent dual band wireless adapter for my PC.

I was looking at the Linksys AC1200 but not sure if this is up to the job?

It's for a desktop PC upstairs and the hub is downstairs.

Any suggestions please?

Philtor · 10 Aug 2017 at 20:52

Anyone? If I post in GD then it will get moved here by a mod so swings and roundabouts

Rozzy85 · 10 Aug 2017 at 22:22

ALFA adapters are some of the best USB based adapters but they are generally more expensive (the AWUS036ACH is like £40+). If you want to cheap out (<£15) then any old thing will do as they're all based on the same cheap Realtek or Ralink chipsets. Get one that allows a detachable antenna and avoid the nasty thumb sized ones.

Philtor · 10 Aug 2017 at 22:23

Thanks mate

pc-guy · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:13

http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/cat-11_Archer-T9UH.html - this is well rated but might be expensive.

I am using http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/networking/wifi-adapters/a6210.aspx. it does what it says on the tin and it is pretty quick. can get >500mbps if close to AP or router.

Philtor · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:15

Thanks for the reply. Ended up ordering the Linksys AC1200 last night. £25 so not too bad.