Description is vague: Is this product supposed to help pick up the signals better, like a USB antenna to amplify the signal, or is it for people who have laptops that don't have wireless N and just want the faster speed for high def stuff, and people...
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This product or the D-Link DWA 160 will give you an additon channel, especially for large downloads like 30GB games. It does improves the speed of tranferring large amounts of data. Normal Wi-Fi you may not notice the difference. I use 3 D-Links plus my built in Wi-Fi- and also your router must support 5GHZ to take full effect of this device.
2025125
I cannot answer your question 100%, but I can tell you that this device is a simple wireless signal amplifier. If you attach it to an antennae, it will boost the signal output and purportedly increase the range of reception of that same antennae.
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Yes, It is an external wireless N connection that connects through the USB, not just an antenna. The software install is a bit buggy but after installing everything and then switching to the normal windows zero config, it works fine. Actually, did not see a quantum improvement in connection quality but it does work better than the single antenna I was using.
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Hi Bernie,Happy holidays! I just received my X-mas gift in the mail, the USB-Nano 11N Wifi-Adapter! :-D Thank you! That was very nice.This might be a dumb question but what can I use it for? Is it for older laptops and computers that don't already have a Wifi receiver built in?
2226256
This is only for expanding the number of wired network ports. It is not intended or designed for wireless use.
958209
These types of devices require a driver that cannot be loaded onto most routers. These are really intended to be used with laptops to give them access to weak WiFi signals.
801358
The cable must be connected to both the USB connection and the standard video/cable connection for the antenna to work....so I guess it is not "dual purpose"..it needs both connections.
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It's an external WiFi antenna which utilizes one (or optionally two) USB ports at the computer. Two connections theoretically provides enhanced band-width. I use it at home where one computer is at near max wireless range and in an RV when using a laptop. Works quite well for me.... Doubles the reception bars in most instances.
1471043
Agree with everyone else. This will successfully boost your wifi signal (if you need help, check out the review I posted for this product), and increase potential range of any wireless device you own (regardless of the operating system on your devices).
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I don't know what you have in mind to do with this item, but I doubt it is the correct object for what you have in mind. Basically this is a USB wireless adaptor that you plug into a USB port on a computer that does not have a built in wireless adaptor. Once plugged in, it allows your computer to talk to a router.
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I am using the antenna portion on a windows 7 laptop. The software disk that came included did not work correctly. After numerous tries I plugged the USB plug into the laptop and to my surprise I was receiving wifi signals I had not be getting before. I can not with certainty if you would have the same results on an XP machine. For what its worth I would say just about anything I've seen that will run in windows 7 generally will run on XP.
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It is an ANTENNA. It works well. Hacking WiFi and Packet Injection (hijacking connections/phishing/stealing information/man-in-the-middle attacks and other illegal activities) don't have anything to do with the Antenna.That's it.
2065167
this is nothing more than a small antenna ( radio waves ) that plugs into a usb port on older computers that do not have factory installed wifi.it sends and receives radio signals to and from a wireless router. it is not a physical connector.
125751
Not sure about this, working for my Laptop but signal drops when I move my Laptop to another room in my apartment
140123
Yes this is an antenna and it connects to a usb port on any laptop. Range will vary according to obstructions but is helpful and is good for 1 mile in direct line of sight.
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I had the same question, when you connect it as directed you can be LAN (USB) and it will also produce a wifi signal for those devices. It does both or either one as needed. Mine was bought used and works great.
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Patrick is correct, see below.... This will boost your wireless signal only (to improve wireless range) has nothing to do with your operating system.