While almost any laptop you find on the market today will have a Wi-Fi card built into it, not all desktop PCs have the same luxury. If you're building a gaming PC , you may be shocked to discover that many of the best motherboards don't include Wi-Fi.
Even those that do offer Wi-Fi often have a cheaper version available that leaves it out. These simple adapters are generally a plug-and-play solution. All it takes is plugging them into the USB port on your computer and maybe installing a driver , and your computer will then gain Wi-Fi. Most USB Wi-Fi adapters even offer solid speed, with some supporting dual-band wireless for connections to both 2. To get the most out of a high-speed adapter, you'll want to pair it with a USB 3.
We've picked out several options that can get your computer up to speed, letting you pick which will best fit your setup and needs — and click here to find them in the UK. In an ideal world, you could upgrade the Wi-Fi adapter inside your laptop or add a PCIe-based wireless networking card to your desktop, but that won't always be an option. This means you can get some serious speeds, with the 2.
With an optional dock, beamforming, and an adjustable antenna array with four antennae inside, it can help ensure you get a strong signal. Just make sure you're connecting this beast to your computers over USB 3. The USB portion of the unit is about the size of your typical flash drive, so it won't have to stick out too far from your computer.
But, TP-Link has also attached a lengthy and adjustable antenna to the adapter to give it stronger reception. Perhaps your gaming PC is already hardwired to the router and you just need to occasionally connect wirelessly, or maybe you just have a fried Wi-Fi chip in a laptop and want a simple, affordable fix.
So, it's definitely a plug-and-forget solution you can just leave inserted. The internet connection it offers is a bit dated, with a simple From there, it could get a good signal using the two large antenna built on, but Asus provides another option. It comes on a lengthy USB cable so you can position it for the best signal reception.
At its best, the 2. The 5GHz network can go even faster at up to 1,Mbps. If space behind your computer is limited or you're worried about getting a good signal, then the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus offers the flexibility you need at a good price. The base station includes two large antennas you can tweak to find the best reception available. This will support up both 2. The Net-Dyn wins a place on this list by perfectly balancing size and speeds.
It can reach up to yards without the speed suffering badly. Works with both Windows and Mac. The WUSB balances its small size against decent range and throughput. While the spec does limit the 2.
The longer distance tests for this adapter are even more impressive when you compare it against the competition that falls short in the wireless fringe testing. The best USB Wi-Fi adapters can deliver an experience that's almost indistinguishable from a built-in wireless module on your PC or laptop. But those are generally the larger versions, with many antennae and a high price tag. The smaller, nano adapters won't perform as well, and will likely need direct line of sight to your router to get the best speeds.
But they are more practical if you need to be able to move around with your adapter. It's all about which adapter you choose, and how much you're willing to spend. The best USB Wi-Fi adapters will deliver online gaming performance that's practically indistinguishable from the speeds you can get from a built-in adapter.
But cheaper, smaller versions might well add some extra latency into the process which will make them less suitable for competitive online gaming, particularly FPS games.
Throughput testing was done using NetPerf software. A desktop with a Gigabit Ethernet port is used to send the data via a wired connection to the router. Three test runs were done on each wireless adapter at each of the 2.
The throughput is tested at a "close" 8ft 2. For this revision, we added tests in a Wi-Fi "fringe" location that we started using for our best wireless extender, guide except we did not plug in an extender to make the wireless connection more challenging for the wireless adapter and to test their antennas. Hey folks, beloved mascot Coconut Monkey here representing the collective PC Gamer editorial team, who worked together to write this article!
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Dimensions: 4. Weight: 2. Reasons to avoid - Not the fastest option - A somewhat bulky design. Image 1 of 4. Image 2 of 4. Image 3 of 4. Image 4 of 4. Reasons to avoid - Unimpressive 2.
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