Old generation of desktop computers are not equipped with wireless adapter for connecting to the network but NIC adapter is typically included. Today, new generation of desktop computers including All-in-one computers, tablet computers and off course laptops are equipped with built-in Wi-Fi adapter.
Should you still have some computers without Wi-Fi adapter, add them with dual band wireless USB adapter to connect to your existing wireless network instead of wired connection. Running network cable to many locations would just create wires clutter and hard effort. Why dual band? With wireless dual band USB adapter you can select the best available network band either 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
Wireless network that works in 5GHz band is relatively cleaner, less interference than the 2.4GHz band and is ideal for streaming HD video and online gaming experiences.
There are various models of wireless USB adapters available in the market you can consider to purchase to upgrade your desktop or laptop computers.
Belkin N600 DB USB Adapter
This is the latest generation of Belkin wireless USB adapter to support your high performance network for best throughput. The adapter is ideal for connecting to Belkin wireless N600 DB router or Belkin N750 DB routers or any new generations of wireless N600 / N750 routers.
Main features:
- Upgrade your computers for high speed connectivity
- Speeds up to 300Mbps + 300Mbps
- Wireless Dual band technology for optimum data rate throughput for streaming HD media
- Easy installation and backward compatible with wireless a/b/g
- Support WPA/WPA2 security encryption with WPS
Click here for Belkin N600 USB adapter spec’s details.
Linksys AE2500 Dual Band
Linksys AE2500 is the latest generation of Linksys dual band wireless USB adapter which is ideal for connecting to Linksys high performance E Series routers such as Linksys E4200 and E3200 N600 and other dual band wireless N600 routers.
Main features:
- Fast connection, powered by latest wireless N technology up to 300Mbps speed
- Better range with MIMO internal antenna technology
- Dual band technology for better performance in streaming HD video and online gaming
- Support WPA/WPA2 wireless security encryption and WPS support for easy installation to any WPS-enabled routers
Click here for Linksys AE2500 spec’s details
D-Link DWA160
DWA160 is one of the Xtreme N dual band family and is ideal in connecting to D-Link dual band routers such as D-Link DIR-825 or new DIR-827 dual band router with USB 3.0 port.
Main features:
- Powered by Xtreme N technology for fast HD streaming and gaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and Web surfing.
- Advanced security with WPA/WPA2 and with WPS support for easy secure connectivity to any types of WPS-enabled routers
- Backward compatible with 802.11g devices
Click here for DWA160 spec details
There are still many wireless dual band USB adapters you may consider in the market to upgrade your desktop or laptop computers to connect to the dual band wireless network.
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