BrosTrend USB WiFi 6 Adapter AX1800 Long Range WiFi USB Adapter for PC Laptop Desktop 5GHz/1201Mbps + 2.4GHz/574Mbps Wireless WiFi Dongle USB3.0 with 2x High Gain Wi-Fi Antennas for Windows 11/10 ONLY

I used the earlier version (AC1200). After about a year of usage, the connection was flicking on/off. I contacted BrosTrends & got a quick refund & purchased the newer adapter, as the price difference was less than $10 and the newer one supported Wifi 6. Please note that it does NOT support the 6 GHz band, only Wifi 6 standard (my new Verizon router supports both), and my Windows 11 computer recognized it right away.So, given that AC1200 still sort of works, I tested the difference between the two.Despite 5GHz 867Mbps claim, I only got about 230Mbps on 5GHz on AC1200 on down speed (on Wifi 5).AX1800 managed to pull over 305Mbps, which is the max speed I signed up for.Both managed around 200Mbps on upload.So, this alone is worth the less than $10 diff.However, here's the real reason to purchase it. The second pic shows the connector difference. I realized as did this review that I got more USB connection dropping as I touched or moved the adapter around on AC1200. I believe the problem is that USB-C connector on the AC1200 has gotten loose over time or contaminated during relocation. I can feel it moving around as I shake it.The AX has a different connector as you can see from the 2nd pic top (vs AC on 2nd pic bottom). There is no base and the connection is much more secure and solid.I will add more review as I test this on my Linux (Ubuntu), but so far so good.BTW: One thing that's really annoying on AX is the rapidly blinking blue LED light on top of the adaptor. I wish it was much slower or just solid on.N. B: Make sure you download the driver prior to disconnecting. Window 11 does NOT auto-install a driver.

I had a 10-year-old laptop that I was trying to salvage to use with a midi controller. The Wi-Fi card on the motherboard was burned out, and I didn’t feel like running an ethernet connection all the way to my music room. I took it out of the package, plugged it in and it started working. Even the 10-year-old laptop running windows eight recognized it instantly and downloaded the driver software that’s preinstalled on a chip in the antenna and it set itself up. It works perfectly. Can’t ask for better than that especially for the price. The signal is extremely strong and I’ve tested it as far away as a couple hundred feet through multiple walls and it stays connected.

This adapter is a poor choice because of the chipset used and some hardware design choices.Problem 1: DriversBecause of the poor choice of chipset, a manual installation of driver software is necessary. The device is supposed to present as a USB drive with Windows drivers, however it appears once the device mode-switches to Wi-Fi mode, it will never present the USB drive again on any device, even a brand new one. This means that if you move this device to another computer, you will need to find and download the driver... from the internet, which means you need a separate device with an internet connection to download the driver.Additionally, Linux driver support is very poor. In a previous version of this product page, they claimed Linux compatibility, however this "feature" has been stealthily removed. It is possible to configure this device on Linux, however you must manually compile the driver, which is a difficult and painstaking process which, again, likely will require an internet connection.Problem 2: Working LifetimeThis device lasted 3 months before it completely stopped functioning. After about 1 month, it would randomly stop functioning for ~20 second intervals every few minutes. This behavior is driver, system, and configuration independent - it occurs on any device, regardless of operating system or driver used. The module itself becomes unresponsive, identifiable by a loss of internet connectivity and either an unlit status LED or glitchy blinking at irregular intervals. Most times, the device recovers after ~20 seconds, however in some cases the device will simply cease to function until it is unplugged and reconnected.If $10/month + frustration is your Wi-Fi adapter budget, this might be the module for you. If you're looking for a frustration-free 802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6 adapter, shop elsewhere.

Bought this when we moved the router and the connection to my computer in the basement degraded. Easy to install, inexpensive, and solved to problem qickly.

I've had this adapter for a few months now. To start with, it was great. Great reception and speeds. Everything worked as you would expect. Then it began connecting and disconnecting frequently. Now it seems to be connected to the computer, showing up under network adapters, but the light on the device does not illuminate and no networks show up when it is chosen.Uninstalled the device through the network manager and now it works after plugging it back in.

This is my second purchase of this BrosTrend WiFi antenna. I record two longform video programs every week and upload them to dedicated servers. The addition of this antenna reduced my upload time dramatically. There is no installation; just plug it in and it works. If there is any "minus" with this antenna, it's only that the base is not heavy enough for it to sit freestanding. I used two-sided tape to mount it on a bookshelf next to my desk. My previous wifi antenna was ok; this one runs rings around it, as the attached screenshots show.

My laptop somehow grabbed onto my home WiFi and then locked up. (Failed) Doesn't allow me to do anything with it . So, my only recourse was to get a USB WiFi Adaptor . This unit appears to be well made. Cable length is about 3 ft. , Installation was easy. I have Win 11 and had to go in and turn the unit on and it operated correctly right away . Better signal strength that my (now dead) onboard Laptop WiFi. Antenna is adjustable and compact , doesnt take up much room. Works well for me . I would recommend this USB WiFi adaptor to others.

Greater wi fi reception achieved. Easy set up. Did need to download a driver, used old wi fi connector, slow to download but worked. so far a good investment.