Wireless NICs & Adapters

Compact Easy-to-Add WiFi

The Plugable Nano WiFi USB Adapter is a simple way to add WiFi to a desktop, or to keep plugged into a laptop whose built-in WiFi isn't working anymore.

Simple, sturdy, and compatible with Windows 10, 8.x, and 7. The adapter is ready to work on most devices out of the box, with drivers available separately for download (not included with the adapter).

Compliant to the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi 4 specification, with backward compatibility to previous WiFi standards, this adapter can establish up to a 150Mbps link rate to a 2.4GHz wireless access point for a fast and stable connection.

The adapter fits snugly against the side of your laptop or PC, reducing the likelihood of breakage and staying out of the way of your other devices. The unobtrusive red LED inside the adapter helps indicate wireless activity while keeping your focus on the task at hand.

Choose Better Connection Stability or Better Performance

WiFi relies on a harmony between your router, and the device connecting to it. In less populated areas be sure that your access point uses 40MHz channel widths (instead of 20MHz) to get the optimal performance from the adapter, otherwise performance will be halved. However, for more dense urban environments, it may be necessary to use 20MHz channel widths to compete with surrounding radio interference.

Due to being a single-band adapter, the adapter will only connect to 2.4GHz access points. 2.4GHz WiFi technology has the advantage of offering better range than those using 5GHz.

Configuring for the Best Connection While Avoiding Wireless Interference

To get the best performance, there are technical considerations to make. Be sure that the adapter is plugged into the front of your computer if using a tower-style PC, use a USB 2.0 port (instead of USB 3.0), and try to keep a clear line-of-sight between your WiFi adapter and the router. This will help to avoid common sources of 2.4GHz wireless interference in order to provide optimal range and performance.

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It doesn't matter if you need a WiFi adapter for a PC you're building, or you just want to upgrade to the latest WiFi standard on your laptop, the Plugable USB-WIFIAX is your simple solution for upgrading to WiFi 6. And with more of our work being done online, upgrading with a USB wifi 6 adapter is a cost-effective way to extend the life of a computer.

Get speeds up 1,201 Mbps when you connect to a 5GHz network, and 573.5Mbps on a 2.4GHz network. Connect directly to your computer through USB, or USB-C. If interference is an issue, an included 45 inch (115 cm) extension cable lets you move your adapter to find the stringest signal. It even folds flat so you can take it with you.

The first thing you'll notice when upgrading to WiFi 6 with this wireless adapter for desktop computer is speed-and a lot of it.

When connected to a 5GHz network, work, play, and stream to your heart's content with speeds up to up to 1,201 Mbps. And should you find yourself connecting to a 2.4GHz network, you'll still be humming along with up to 573.5Mbps.

Upgrading to WiFi 6 with this Plugable WiFi 6 adapter isn't just about speed.

You also get a more stable connection over WiFi 5 protocols.

With the included 45 inch (115 cm) extension cable, you can elevate the WiFi USB adapter for a better signal.

The WiFi 6 USB adapter folds flat so you can get connected on the go.

Plus, it looks pretty cool, something you don't usually expect from a WiFi adapter.

The USB-WIFIAX is a USB network adapter compatible with Windows 10 and newer. It is not compatible with macOS or Linux.

Connect to host through USB 3.0 or USB-C (USB-A to USB-C adapter included).

As is the case with any wireless technology, your actual speed will depend on environmental factors, your host system, and your access point (router).

Driver download is required.

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Upgrade your Windows or Linux computer to Bluetooth 5 technology with this Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy Adapter. With Bluetooth 5.0 connect as many as 7 devices, from twice as far away and 8x faster than with Bluetooth 4.

With Bluetooth 5, you'll experience faster connections-to more devices-from farther away.

The PC Bluetooth Adapter is Bluetooth certified and ideal for connecting to audio, IoT and home automation devices that support Bluetooth 5. The adapter is also backward compatible with previous versions of Bluetooth.

And because Bluetooth 5 uses less power than previous versions, you can stay connected longer. A useful feature when you're connected to up to 7 devices.

This Bluetooth PC adapter is fast. Twice as fast as Bluetooth 4, in fact. That means 5Mbps of data to satisfy even the most data hungry of IoT devices.

And now, you can take that connection for a walk. With a more reliable and extended range, Bluetooth 5, lets you send your signal up to 40m so you can stay connected to your devices, even when you're farther away.

When used with Bluetooth 5 Low Energy devices, the range of the adapter can reach up to 40m/130ft indoors, compared to the 10m/32ft range of previous bluetooth standards.

With the extended LE range of Bluetooth 5, wearables and IoT devices can send data at ranges up to 40m indoors. Bluetooth 5 has different operation modes. By default, the regular range is 10m. Modes for long-range operation require compatible devices.

The Plugable Bluetooth USB Adapter is compatible with Windows 11 and 10 PCs that don't already have Bluetooth.

Supports Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BR/EDR + LE).

Incompatible with Mac Computers, game consoles, TVs, car stereos, sound systems, etc.

Not recommended for employer-provided computers.

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