Been looking for a way to get better connection. Signal from my router to my computer is garbage and i cant move the router so im hoping i can increase connection. Any idea between floor and about 30ft woth walls as well
Is there any way you can add a 2nd router, or do you have any network cabling at all close to where your computer is located? That may be an option I've seen done when all else fails if you just can't get a signal to reach or if there is no way to fish another cable through a ceiling or into a wall closer to the computer.
@@FixMyBleep none without tearing stuff up and it's not my house. I ordered this to give a try. Should be here tomorrow. I'm really hoping it solves the issue I have. We already have two routers due to the amount of devices used on the network.
Yes, this device is made for a PC that is too far away to be plugged into a network cable, or that doesn't have a network jack nearby. You just plug in this USB (Wireless Adapter) and it will connect to your wireless router. If you are currently plugged into a network connection, you shouldn't need this however.
Any idea how this compares to the AC1300 T3U Nano? The short version is better if you move your PC around because it won't get snapped off, but I'm thinking this version is bigger for a reason, probably better signal reception through floor/wall.
I've heard this has slightly better range, but I have not had the chance to test it against the other one. Typically the larger one means more antenna but that's not always the case.
I'm running this on a desktop (large tower) computer in an office where there isn't any internet port or cables. Some cases where a system has a bad wifi card built-in, this would be a life saver. No issues as of yet. Not sure if that's any help with your question or not.
The manufacturer says this won't work with gaming consoles, but yet when I search reviews and what people have bought this are saying some say it does work so I can't give you a direct answer. Sorry. Look under: amzn.to/3zfjIja and then customer reviews, or do a search for consoles, and some people claim it's working.
I wouldn't recommend this product personally. I didn't care about speed, I just wanted a stable wifi connection, and it couldn't even provide that. It started off working decently but after a few weeks it started dropping and disconnecting from the PC randomly. When it works it works great, but when it's being inconsistent it's the most frustrating thing imaginable.
Thanks for the comment, good to know. I wonder if the newer model is any better? I've been using it consistently since purchased, but have had to restart the router a couple of times since I've installed it, not sure if it was the internet provider, or the device but that seemed to help with any stability issues I've seen.
Bit late to the party but does this adapter enable me to play and stream esport title games such as CSGO and Dota 2? Since im playing on top of my router at the 2nd floor of my house, and im scared the resistance might be heavy for this adapter
Hi there, for $20.00 it's worth a shot. I've been using the TP Link through 3 stud walls to the router without any issues, however I'm not sure how it will do through a actual floor. Thanks for the comment, let me know how it does if you move forward with it. 👍
I have a terabyte plan but it's through a floor and I have a family of 7 with many consoles and TVs, everybody has either a phone or iPad as well, how much do you think I will get?
@@aidenhall9464 Verify you are plugged into your USB 3.0 and like the comment below, also verify you are connected to the 5ghz and you should get the max available out of this device even though you are going through a floor and have heavy router usage it sounds like.
Great video! I recently purchased this and am using it with my PC. My laptop can get a download speed of 120mbs, however, my PC with this adapter can only reach 2.5mbs. Do you think that a part of my PC could be bottlenecking the speed?
That's a really good question, but from what I can tell this is a WiFi device for wireless connectivity from your PC to your wireless router... or a WiFi connection outside your home. For Smart TV streaming you may want to look at FIRE stick devices that plug into the HDMI port on the back of your TV. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, I haven't tried this.
Verify that your router/modem is "broadcasting" both a 2.4 and a 5 G signal. This adapter will pull that in & use one or the other. Also the TPLink prefers a 3.0 port to feed it. You may also try updating to the latest drivers in the download center at tp-link.com/en/download-center. Hopefully this info helps. 🖥
Data transmission over wifi is half-duplex. Data are sent and receive in sequential, not simultaneously like wired ethernet. And also 867 Mbps is PHY rate, actual transfer speed is only about 50 percent (433 Mbps).
That's a good point, we have a 1GB plan at the home, so this TP Link can max itself out without ever reaching the full limit of what we have available. Running a speed test with a LAN cable it doesn't quite work out to a full Gig anyway, and upload speed is good but not ever "as advertised" it seems. Thanks for the comment!
@FixMyBleep I have a terabyte plan but it's through a floor and I have a family of 7 with many consoles and TVs, everybody has either a phone or iPad as well, how much do you think I will get?
Hello, do you mean share the TP Link to other devices besides the computer that it's plugged into? This WiFi Adapter only allows for the one connection back to your router, and won't support Hot Spots. Hope that helps! and Thanks for the comment!
You will want to get the newer version of this adapter for Windows 11 support: amzn.to/3Eed5Qf (Supported systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP and Mac OS 10.15 or earlier) Thanks for the comment.
You will need a Windows 7 or newer box, you can run this on a desktop or laptop if you don't have a LAN connection nearby, and will need an open USB port to plug it into. Some really old computers may not be compatible.
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Been looking for a way to get better connection. Signal from my router to my computer is garbage and i cant move the router so im hoping i can increase connection. Any idea between floor and about 30ft woth walls as well
Is there any way you can add a 2nd router, or do you have any network cabling at all close to where your computer is located? That may be an option I've seen done when all else fails if you just can't get a signal to reach or if there is no way to fish another cable through a ceiling or into a wall closer to the computer.
@@FixMyBleep none without tearing stuff up and it's not my house. I ordered this to give a try. Should be here tomorrow. I'm really hoping it solves the issue I have. We already have two routers due to the amount of devices used on the network.
my pc doesnt have a wifi card and is hardwired, will this still work?
Yes, this device is made for a PC that is too far away to be plugged into a network cable, or that doesn't have a network jack nearby. You just plug in this USB (Wireless Adapter) and it will connect to your wireless router.
If you are currently plugged into a network connection, you shouldn't need this however.
Any idea how this compares to the AC1300 T3U Nano? The short version is better if you move your PC around because it won't get snapped off, but I'm thinking this version is bigger for a reason, probably better signal reception through floor/wall.
I've heard this has slightly better range, but I have not had the chance to test it against the other one. Typically the larger one means more antenna but that's not always the case.
any problem or conflict with the wifi from the computer? the built in
I'm running this on a desktop (large tower) computer in an office where there isn't any internet port or cables. Some cases where a system has a bad wifi card built-in, this would be a life saver. No issues as of yet. Not sure if that's any help with your question or not.
Will this work on my console
The manufacturer says this won't work with gaming consoles, but yet when I search reviews and what people have bought this are saying some say it does work so I can't give you a direct answer. Sorry. Look under: amzn.to/3zfjIja and then customer reviews, or do a search for consoles, and some people claim it's working.
I wouldn't recommend this product personally. I didn't care about speed, I just wanted a stable wifi connection, and it couldn't even provide that. It started off working decently but after a few weeks it started dropping and disconnecting from the PC randomly. When it works it works great, but when it's being inconsistent it's the most frustrating thing imaginable.
Thanks for the comment, good to know. I wonder if the newer model is any better? I've been using it consistently since purchased, but have had to restart the router a couple of times since I've installed it, not sure if it was the internet provider, or the device but that seemed to help with any stability issues I've seen.
Bit late to the party but does this adapter enable me to play and stream esport title games such as CSGO and Dota 2? Since im playing on top of my router at the 2nd floor of my house, and im scared the resistance might be heavy for this adapter
Hi there, for $20.00 it's worth a shot. I've been using the TP Link through 3 stud walls to the router without any issues, however I'm not sure how it will do through a actual floor. Thanks for the comment, let me know how it does if you move forward with it. 👍
I have a terabyte plan but it's through a floor and I have a family of 7 with many consoles and TVs, everybody has either a phone or iPad as well, how much do you think I will get?
@@aidenhall9464 not sure but check on the adapters limit and you need to make sure its connected to 5ghz to have a better and stable play
@@aidenhall9464 Verify you are plugged into your USB 3.0 and like the comment below, also verify you are connected to the 5ghz and you should get the max available out of this device even though you are going through a floor and have heavy router usage it sounds like.
Great video! I recently purchased this and am using it with my PC. My laptop can get a download speed of 120mbs, however, my PC with this adapter can only reach 2.5mbs. Do you think that a part of my PC could be bottlenecking the speed?
Yo bro does the usb can be used from a far distance like for the same distance as phone?
Depends on how far away your pc is from the router, also restart the router after installing this. Sorry for the late reply.
@@itzabo2051 Ya you don't want to get too far away from the wireless router in your home, maybe 30 feet max.
Is it compatible to work on a Samsung Google Chromebook/ChromeOS laptops?
Sorry but digging into the technical side of this adapter, it says it does not support Chrome OS. Great question!
Thank you very much for this answer!@@FixMyBleep
Does anyone know if i can plug this into tv so i can stream videos from phone to tv?
That's a really good question, but from what I can tell this is a WiFi device for wireless connectivity from your PC to your wireless router... or a WiFi connection outside your home. For Smart TV streaming you may want to look at FIRE stick devices that plug into the HDMI port on the back of your TV. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, I haven't tried this.
Thankyou. I think you might be right. now i have brought one and i dont think i can. But i could be wrong.
@@UKN0WN187 I'd be curious if it works, but just haven't tried using one that way. Thanks and good luck!
Ayo! I have a problum with AC1300 TPLINK USB, How can I enable 5GHz for gaming?
Verify that your router/modem is "broadcasting" both a 2.4 and a 5 G signal. This adapter will pull that in & use one or the other. Also the TPLink prefers a 3.0 port to feed it.
You may also try updating to the latest drivers in the download center at tp-link.com/en/download-center. Hopefully this info helps. 🖥
How did u solve this issue?
Is it support on old laptops
Yes this should work on even older systems. Thanks for the comment!
Install the driver and test it again, i had speed problems too. Driver solved it.
Good to hear! Thanks for the comment and info!
I tried installing the driver but the speed test results are the same. I think the one with antenna is a better option.
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Good to know, thanks for the comment!
2:29 "Not Yo Momma's House" 💀
Ha ha ha! You know, I never noticed that before now and just re-watched that part of the video. That's funny right there, thanks for the laugh! 😆
Does it work in full-duplex simultaneously?
That's a great question, looks like this adapter will not do a full-duplex from looking at the specs and configuration. Thanks for the comment!
Data transmission over wifi is half-duplex. Data are sent and receive in sequential, not simultaneously like wired ethernet. And also 867 Mbps is PHY rate, actual transfer speed is only about 50 percent (433 Mbps).
@@ulerbulu4062 Thank you for the technical breakdown on this one! It's good to see some actual numbers.
So cool!
Internet in the office now!
How far is your router away from your pc?
The router is a good 25 to 30 feet away with several walls in between.
Thank you so much for your help, I bought it based on your recommendation and it works like a charm 👌👌
How many mbps do you have on your plan?
That's a good point, we have a 1GB plan at the home, so this TP Link can max itself out without ever reaching the full limit of what we have available. Running a speed test with a LAN cable it doesn't quite work out to a full Gig anyway, and upload speed is good but not ever "as advertised" it seems. Thanks for the comment!
@FixMyBleep I have a terabyte plan but it's through a floor and I have a family of 7 with many consoles and TVs, everybody has either a phone or iPad as well, how much do you think I will get?
Can you share your desktop wifi after using it? Means you can setup mobile hotspot in your desktop?
Hello, do you mean share the TP Link to other devices besides the computer that it's plugged into? This WiFi Adapter only allows for the one connection back to your router, and won't support Hot Spots. Hope that helps! and Thanks for the comment!
great thanks for sharing
You are very welcome!
This model works on windows 11?
You will want to get the newer version of this adapter for Windows 11 support:
amzn.to/3Eed5Qf
(Supported systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP and Mac OS 10.15 or earlier) Thanks for the comment.
incorrect on any computer will work with this.
incorrect on any computer will work with this.
You will need a Windows 7 or newer box, you can run this on a desktop or laptop if you don't have a LAN connection nearby, and will need an open USB port to plug it into. Some really old computers may not be compatible.