Recommend USB Network Adapter

[GoodBetterBest]

Need your help. I see this selling at $13-14. I also see much more expensive ones on those SLS price list.

I have a Asus Laptop about 4 years old and a Asus Router AC86. Not playing games. Can recommend me something and roughly what price I can get it ?

Thanks very much.

 

[kashix]

Need your help. I see this selling at $13-14. I also see much more expensive ones on those SLS price list.

I have a Asus Laptop about 4 years old and a Asus Router AC86. Not playing games. Can recommend me something and roughly what price I can get it ?

Thanks very much.

This too slow. You using ac86u, get at least AC1300?

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[alex22]

something like this?
AC1900 USB
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32966478522.html?spm=2114.12010609.8148356.29.6e764d8cwNlpeW

or

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32951178496.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.9.7b6014fffkAkAq

I'm using the older model AC1750 without the 2 flip up antenna, just a usb stick CF917AC

 

[GoodBetterBest]

I don't understand something. My broadband is 500Mbps. So if I get a dongle that's AC600, that would be good enough ?

I understand that the router is shared and thus should have a better ACxxx number, but for the laptop, AC600 is good enough ?

 

[uncle_josh]

AC600 = 433(for 5Ghz) + 150 (for 2.4Ghz)

In the real world, you only able to use 20% - 30% (depending on the wifi adapter chipset/driver)
So for 5Ghz, you may be able to get 100+ mbps
Assuming
1. you have line of sight
2. distance 5 - 8 meters
3. no obstacle in between.

So your broadband 500Mbps is grossly more than enough.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

RUN-1200Mbps Long Range AC1200 Dual Band 5GHz Wireless USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter

Hi !

What about this ? RUN-1200Mbps Long Range AC1200 Dual Band 5GHz Wireless USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter

The customer reviews look good.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Hafi]

Hi !

What about this ? RUN-1200Mbps Long Range AC1200 Dual Band 5GHz Wireless USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter

The customer reviews look good.

Thanks for any advice.

try to get a AX enabled one for future proofing.

 

[sadboy]

Need your help. I see this selling at $13-14. I also see much more expensive ones on those SLS price list.

I have a Asus Laptop about 4 years old and a Asus Router AC86. Not playing games. Can recommend me something and roughly what price I can get it ?

Thanks very much.

Your old asus laptop now using what Wifi card? Intel?

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Your old asus laptop now using what Wifi card? Intel?

Yes, Intel.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Your old asus laptop now using what Wifi card? Intel?

Yes, Intel. Advice ?

 

[Apex]

So do u know the intel wifi card model detail?

 

[GoodBetterBest]

So do u know the intel wifi card model detail?

Nope. it's inside. I only know the driver Wireless-AC 7265. Is there a way to find out the hardware ?

Could tell me why I need to know the wifi card in the laptop before I get the USB one ?

Thanks.

 

[Apex]

Nope. it's inside. I only know the driver Wireless-AC 7265. Is there a way to find out the hardware ?

Could tell me why I need to know the wifi card in the laptop before I get the USB one ?

Thanks.

Actually the laptop in build wifi card is quite a good one.

TX/RX Streams
2x2

Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Max Speed
867 Mbps

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED*
802.11ac


If you really like upgrade to an external USB can consider this

https://www.asus.com/sg/Networking/USB-AC68/


AC1900 ultimate AC performance : 600 (2.4G) +1300 (5G)Mbps


Or

https://www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/adapter/archer-t9uh/

AC1900 (600Mpbs on 2.4GHz band or 1300Mbps on 5GHz band) wireless speed with the next generation Wi-Fi - 802.11ac

 

[*adiBOY]

Nope. it's inside. I only know the driver Wireless-AC 7265. Is there a way to find out the hardware ?

Could tell me why I need to know the wifi card in the laptop before I get the USB one ?

Thanks.

Change the internal wireless card for better performance and aesthetic. It’s not expensive shipping one from Taobao anyway.

Go for AX200/ 201 or AC9560 will do.

Taobao link for either product is as follows:

https://m.tb.cn/h.VjX0JzK?sm=f54e0b

 

[Apex]

Change the internal wireless card for better performance and aesthetic. It’s not expensive shipping one from Taobao anyway.

Go for AX200/ 201 or AC9560 will do.

Taobao link for either product is as follows:

https://m.tb.cn/h.VjX0JzK?sm=f54e0b

Yah this is a cheaper option but

1. Need to know if the current onboard can be removed.
2. BIOS not lock (this happen on HP and some laptop)

 

[GoodBetterBest]

I'm not upgrading. My computer card is "faulty". Sometimes can work but mostly no. So my option is to use USB.

I kind of suspect it's loose but I don't know how to open up and the warranty is over.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

My internal Wifi card will sometimes disappear. Cannot find the device in the Network Adapter Option.

How do I know if this is due to software or the hardware ? Is there a way to confirm ?

Thanks very much for the help.

 

[jackoats.sg]

Run your laptop on Linux (boot from USB stick) for one week, If the problem persists, it could be a hardware problem

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Anyone used this before ?

https://shopee.sg/FAST-Dual-Band-19...r-802.11AC-Network-Card-i.91680677.7443983485

 

[xiaofan]

Anyone used this before ?

https://shopee.sg/FAST-Dual-Band-19...r-802.11AC-Network-Card-i.91680677.7443983485

From an unknown vendor.
http://www.wodesys.com/eproductms73.html

Better buy from a known vendor like TP-Link.

Example
$35.00 -10% | TP-LINK Archer T4U AC1300 High Gain Dual Band MU-MIMO USB Wireless WiFi Adapter | https://s.lazada.sg/s.tUIR