My speeds went from 40 MBps Download on 2.8 GHz TO 163 MBps Download on 5 GHz on my laptop.
I would like to say the one thing I was hoping for was a program with this but it was expected from the title of the product that there was a driver only with this model. But in the startup guide it shows the program with it. It says there is encryption to this WiFi adaptor also but I'm using a VPN, however, I'm not sure if it adds another layer of protection or not. If it does it would mean it's automatically encrypted because the program is not needed perhaps. I only see 'driver' downloads on the official website, not any other downloads for a program to tweak the settings manually.
The way you have to install this adaptor is you insert the USB drive > Install the driver setup (There's only one setup file don't worry) > Restart > Insert Physical WiFi adaptor > Click the WiFi icon > select at the top "WiFi 2" option (Windows 10) > Click your WiFi connection > Enter the WiFi password > You're ready to go!
I haven't had any issues with this adaptor, for the price and the speed upgrade you really can't go wrong with this product. It is worth the upgrade and it will give the closest to your maximum speeds you can get (that you pay for) without trouble and hassle of slower speeds if you're not using the 5 GHz Wifi that is.
I should say my Upload speed in the photo was taken when my network was congested by a lot of use, it's usually around 15MBps Upload. It is not because of the adaptor that my Upload speed was low.
If you're only using 2.8 GHz WiFi and have a 3.0 USB slot, this is the upgrade you need!
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2020
My speeds went from 40 MBps Download on 2.8 GHz TO 163 MBps Download on 5 GHz on my laptop.
I would like to say the one thing I was hoping for was a program with this but it was expected from the title of the product that there was a driver only with this model. But in the startup guide it shows the program with it. It says there is encryption to this WiFi adaptor also but I'm using a VPN, however, I'm not sure if it adds another layer of protection or not. If it does it would mean it's automatically encrypted because the program is not needed perhaps. I only see 'driver' downloads on the official website, not any other downloads for a program to tweak the settings manually.
The way you have to install this adaptor is you insert the USB drive > Install the driver setup (There's only one setup file don't worry) > Restart > Insert Physical WiFi adaptor > Click the WiFi icon > select at the top "WiFi 2" option (Windows 10) > Click your WiFi connection > Enter the WiFi password > You're ready to go!
I haven't had any issues with this adaptor, for the price and the speed upgrade you really can't go wrong with this product. It is worth the upgrade and it will give the closest to your maximum speeds you can get (that you pay for) without trouble and hassle of slower speeds if you're not using the 5 GHz Wifi that is.
I should say my Upload speed in the photo was taken when my network was congested by a lot of use, it's usually around 15MBps Upload. It is not because of the adaptor that my Upload speed was low.