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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nothing unusual, normal product.

I recently purchased a new system unit, and it required an adaptor. I was seeking for the cheapest possible option that is compatible with Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. As the default driver is already present in the kernel, there was no need to dance while playing a tambourine. It is important to note that the realtek chipset is incorporated into the version 3 of my adapter. According to the instructions, you can connect the device to the computer in one of two ways: either directly from the front…

Pros
  • Little size Cheap price Linux support declared
Cons
  • See the comment for further clarification on the instruction's unclear writing. There is a lack of USB extension.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best price for such a product, I will buy more!

The assignment at work was to go out and buy a Wi-Fi whistle that had the capacity to both set up a local network and allow other devices to be connected to the whistle. This adapter was purchased in a well-known store, then brought to the office, and plugged into the front USB port of the computer there. Windows 8.1 was able to find and install the minimum required drivers for the whistle without any issues, and I was able to connect to an existing wireless network straight away. After an…

Pros
  • The scale of the cost
Cons
  • (VERY IMPORTANT!) TP-Link will no longer support older drivers after 2022. Because of its diminutive size, the transmitter's power is relatively low. Within the confines of one or two rooms at most.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good product, more pros than cons.

This device did not want to work normally after the standard installation was completed. This was evidenced by a slow Internet connection and frequent disconnections, despite the fact that the router was only 10 meters away in a straight line and one wall away. In addition, these flaws did not keep cropping up, and I was unable to discern any pattern or rationale in the order in which they occurred. After reading all of the reviews on this page, I decided to try everything, but nothing helped…

Pros
  • Price.
Cons
  • Calls for an unconventional strategy; in its absence, the system behaves in an unusual manner.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The product can be used, I expected a little more.

When it came time to make a purchase, the size was the primary factor that influenced our decision. My laptop's USB ports are located at the rear, making it awkward for me to work with it while it's resting on my lap. It became immediately apparent that the only friend this model has is Windows, and that friendship is not very good at all; there is no relief from the work involved. Due to our proximity to the router, which is four meters away, we get frequent disconnections from the internet…

Pros
  • size of the
Cons
  • - loses connection with the router, and the network does not search on its own; even if it searches, it does not operate - the speed of reception, as well as the pace at which it returns, is slow - you are required to setup the network each time the computer is started

Different pros: A very convenient wireless adapter, distributes WiFi to a computer, laptop, if it (WiFi) was not originally there Its cons: It is not clear why the disk was needed, the program did not go from the disk, so it did not work correctly, I had to download the drivers from the tp-link site, now everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Practical product, nothing to complain about.

Its pros: I bought in order to work on Linux (I looked at the reviews) and voila, Linux Mint picks it up with a bang Has some cons the feeling that it will heat up because in operation there is still little time - I do not know how it will behave in terms of reliability.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Terrible quality, disappointed with the purchase.

Drivers downloaded from the official site come with a warning about providing software "as is". It's fine. The level of custom programs written on the knee. Bravo!

Pros
  • The price is extremely tempting, and this is what inclines towards the choice in favor of this device, but in vain.
Cons
  • Connection speed. Oh Gods. She is not. A great opportunity to nostalgic for the time when the pictures slowly opened from top to bottom. The range is ridiculous.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A practical product, nothing to complain about.

Important, for the first connection, you most likely need another way for the computer / laptop to download the drivers for this adapter.

Pros
  • Compact. Plugged it in and forgot.
Cons
  • Stands on the second home computer-faylomoyke. When the computer is rebooted, it does not always connect to Wi-Fi itself, it usually helps to put it out / put it back in.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Expectations were not met, average quality.

That's what "dancing with a tambourine" gave me around this device: the easiest way is after you plug it into the computer, you don't need to look for drivers, but run the driverpack online and the program will find the right driver for it and install it. At least on 7-ku and 10-ku everything turned out fine for me. And one more thing: you need to connect the adapter not directly to USB, but through a USB extension cable, and you will be happy!

Pros
  • the size
Cons
  • constant problems with signal loss and speed (solution in the comments)

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A little bit not what I expected, generally fine.

I needed an adapter for a new system unit. I was looking for a minimum price that will work in Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. The default driver is already in the kernel, so no dancing with a tambourine was required. It should be noted that my adapter version 3 contains the realtek chipset. The instructions indicate that you can connect the device either from the front of the computer, if there is a connector, or through an extension cord. If I understand correctly, then the cord in this case is used

Pros
  • Small size Low price Linux support declared
Cons
  • The instruction is not written very clearly, see the comment. USB extension is missing.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I thought it would be better, but overall not bad.

They took ten pieces to the organization. Since the network is built using Wi-Fi technology, and the computers are in separate rooms, communication problems immediately appeared. Which is to be expected, since the adapter is designed for a small office. In terms of work, the brain had only one adapter out of ten, constantly dropped out of the list of devices. A friend took one to his apartment, had to change it under warranty, the device could not find the network even at close range to the…

Pros
  • Very compact, easy to install, does not require dancing with a tambourine, it is inexpensive. A very reliable device.
Cons
  • Due to its size, it is difficult to remove from the USB port, manufacturers should have foreseen this moment. Not a very powerful signal, if you intend to use it in rooms with concrete walls, it is better to look at more powerful models.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disgusting quality, impossible to use.

I bought for a computer, took the most expensive one that was available. I counted on honest 150 Mbps and a long service life. However, like most of the tp link products I've had, it turned out to be a complete hat. After a couple of days, the connection began to constantly disappear, at first it was treated by resetting the network adapter and reinstalling firewood, and on the third day it died completely. Firewood in the manager hangs in error, reinstallation does not help. Tomorrow I'm going

Pros
  • dimensions, declared speed up to 150 Mbps
Cons
  • Stopped working properly after 3 days

It was purchased for a stationary home computer in order to catch Wi-Fi distributed from the phone. Thanks to those who write reviews with tips! Two came in handy: I ​​installed not native drivers from the disk, but for Realtech. For with the drivers from the disk, there was no connection at all: it did not determine the device, no matter how it danced with a tambourine. And the second very important tip: a USB extension cable. Without it, of course, the adapter worked, but it was unstable…

Pros
  • - Small price - Compact size
Cons
  • - short range

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I don't recommend buying this product, there's nothing to praise here.

Unless, of course, you don’t download bulky things, or rarely download, then it’s quite good. It suits my wife quite well, but I’m thinking of buying something more reliable for myself. Some pros: Really small, well suited for laptops - nothing sticks out. When it works, it keeps the speed well (with a 50 MBit channel, it keeps about 6 MB per second). Has some cons When you start to actively download something at maximum speed, it quickly overheats (or whatever happens to it) and the network…

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Average quality, not a great product.

When buying, we were guided by the size - I needed a small one, because. The usb ports on my laptop are in the back and it's uncomfortable to work with it on my lap. It quickly became clear that this model is friends only with Windows, and this friendship is very mediocre - zero comfort from work. Being four meters from the router, we have constantly falling off the Internet. In this regard, even my phone gives odds to the adapter. After the Internet has fallen off, you have a 1 in 5 chance…

Pros
  • the size
Cons
  • - loses connection with the router and the network does not search on its own, even if it searches, it does not work - the speed of reception, as well as the return, is low - you have to configure the network every time you start the computer

Revainrating 2 out of 5

It is impossible to use, a bad product.

We needed an adapter that works under both Windows and Linux, and not all manufacturers are now declaring such support. From TP-LINK used an old adapter before, it was just hassle free. But this model is just terrible. I was able to get it to work normally using only a USB cable and raising the adapter almost to the ceiling, taking into account the fact that the router is 3 meters away (it would be better if I threw a twisted pair cable from the router). When connected directly to the rear USB…

Pros
  • - Work under Windows and Linux without any settings; - Mini size.
Cons
  • - Disgusting reception, only works properly when using the USB cable as an extension cable.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disgusting, not happy with the purchase.

It would seem that it was slow and unstable, okay, he knew what he was getting into when he bought cheap things, but it is impossible to play online games on it. That is, for a comfortable game in GTA: Online, for example, crazy Internet speeds are not required, but during connection, the Internet is stupidly disconnected, also with Killing Floor 2, I don’t think it’s a coincidence (by the way, if someone has a solution, write a comment plz). I heard that some wrote that a similar situation and

Pros
  • - The size - Price (was, now a little more expensive)
Cons
  • How bad is this guy. - Average reception - Constant disconnections - Loses speed In general, the little that is required of him, he does badly.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything about the product satisfied me, the price is perfect.

Having read unflattering comments before buying, I was mentally prepared for some limited speed and something that would heat up under load. I bought it anyway, plugged it into my computer on the eight (for verification), in a matter of seconds and immediately the available Wi-Fi network appeared, it was instantly simple, the automatic installation of the driver pleasantly surprised me. And I was already preparing for dancing with a tambourine, but no. In general, the Internet worked, launched…

Pros
  • Works, more details in the comments
Cons
  • not discovered yet

Revainrating 1 out of 5

There is absolutely no product, do not buy it.

A lot of tweaks have been made to make it work. And the demolition of the system, and turning off the network card in the BIOS, and installing the driver without the utility, and with the utility (which, by the way, is also crooked. Half of the settings buttons are stupidly inactive) - nothing helped. On two computers performance was checked - a zero effect. It just disconnects when trying to connect to any of the Wi-Fi points. To sum up: Don't take it if you don't want to blunt with its…

Pros
  • Failed to locate.
Cons
  • Disconnected when trying to connect to any of the Wi-Fi points.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I am not disappointed, the quality is satisfying.

After the standard installation, this device did not want to work normally, this was expressed by low Internet speed and disconnects, although the router was 10 meters in a straight line and 1 wall. Moreover, these shortcomings did not appear constantly, I did not find the logic in their appearance. After reading all the reviews here, I tried everything, but nothing helped, neither replacing drivers, nor various options for configuring the router, nor enabling disabled services in Windows. With

Pros
  • Price.
Cons
  • Requires a non-standard approach, without which it works abnormally.