Best USB Wireless Network Adapters

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Our Picks for Best USB Wireless Network Adapters 2016

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Top Best USB Wireless Network Adapters 2015

When buying a USB network adapter / dongle knowing a few things will go a long way to fit your setup.

Finding a USB network adapter that works best for the desktop, laptop, tablet, and router you use is the main objective.

So let’s look at the things that are important to know with WiFi today.

Distance 
2.4 GHz was the frequency used for WiFi until 2013 when the 5 GHz band was opened up for wireless devices.

The thing is the higher the frequency the less distance it can reliably travel.

So a dongle using the old 2.4 GHz will transmit farther than the new 5 GHz dongles.

So why use the new 5 GHz band? 
Simply put there are too many devices talking in the 2.4 GHz frequency.

It has become overcrowded which slows everyone down trying to get a signal through.

The new 5 GHz while not able to send a signal as far, is not crowded and relatively unused.

If you live in a crowded city than using a 5 GHz dongle is likely your best option. 

If you live outside a city with few if any neighbors a 2.4 GHz dongle is likely your best option.

802.11 protocols 
802.11 is what sets the standards for manufactures and device makers to create their products that all talk together.

Here are the main ones to know.
Best USB Wireless Network Adapters 2015

Most devices today are 802.11n also called Wireless-N. Wireless-N can work in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency ranges.

Dongles that work in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges are called Dual Band.

The new 802.11ac is a new protocol introduced in 2013 and it can transfer data much faster than wireless N.

So why not simply buy a wireless 802.11ac adapter?

802.11ac only works in the 5 GHz range which doesn’t travel as far as 2.4 GHz.

If distance is not an issue than a 802.11ac dongle is the best option.

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