SHORT VERSION:
PROS:
* Works great!! So far solid connection, no drops
* Faster than the Panda usb wireless adapters (see screenshot)
* This specific computer (Windows 10) didn't even recognize the Panda USB wireless adapters consistently, so had to move to something else
CONS:
* Searching for ethernet to wireless, this is the only product I could find, could be a CON if you're looking for choices
* Setup is straightforward, but may not be easy. Easy for me since I am in IT. Non-IT, it could be easy, it could require some patience
* NOT plug and play, and the manual is a bit hard to read (smaller print). You can probably make your way through it, the screenshots are too small to be helpful
* Setup did not work with Chrome, had to switch to IE, so beware of that.
Background: We had some Panda USB wireless adapters for our desktops, one is a Dell Optiplex 780, one is a Dell Optiplex 5040. The 780 runs Windows 7. The 780 we upgraded to Windows 10. For some reason the Panda Wireless USB adapters would just not work with Windows 10. Windows 10 would recognize it only randomly, random internet access NO GOOD!!!
Tried powerline, got much slower speeds than is practical. So then found this for ethernet to wireless
Setup is easy enough for me being an IT person. For non-IT it is straightforward and some people may find it easy, some people may need a bit more patience. The instruction booklet is REALLY hard to read, at least the screenshots. Or else I'm getting old. :) :) Or both
So far so good, and will enjoy having my main computer at home not drop internet anymore.
Price: could be a pro or a con, it definitely is pricier than most usb to wireless adapters, enjoying that I can plug the ethernet cable right in
Lastly: Requires USB for power (whether your computer or an outlet)
So far so good!!!!
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
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