Using its USB 3.0 port, connect your Windows-compatible desktop or notebook computer to dual band 802.11ac wireless networks, as well as 802.11a/b/g/n networks with the AC1200 Wi-Fi USB 3.0 Adapter from Netgear. Dual band technology helps to reduce interference for improved connections to Wi-Fi devices and allows users to connect to networks supporting 5 and 2.4 GHz frequencies. The 5 GHz frequency supports 802.11a/n and allows compatible devices to take advantage of data transfer speeds of up to 867 Mbps for HD video streaming and online gaming. The 2.4 GHz frequency supports 802.11b/g/n and provides data transfer speeds of up to 300 Mbps, allowing users to engage in less-intensive web tasks, such as web browsing. The 5 GHz frequency also supports 802.11ac, allowing users to benefit from connectivity speeds of up to 1200 Mbps.
For those who are concerned about this USB Wi-Fi adapter not having a strong range, the AC1200 has been designed for use in large homes and features high gain antennas for improved performance. Beamforming+ technology is also integrated into this adapter and helps to further boost speed, range, and reliability. Push ‘N’ Connect helps to create secure push button Wi-Fi connections (WPS) and Netgear genie dashboard controls help to connect a Wi-Fi device to your home network.
This Wi-Fi USB 3.0 adapter is compatible with Pentium class systems running 64 and 32-bit editions of Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Although a USB 3.0 port is recommended, this adapter is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. Included with the AC1200 Wi-Fi USB 3.0 Adapter is a USB cable with a desktop dock.
Ryan Brown (verified owner) –
Wifi adapter is easy to use, and instructions were clear. This is the second computer that I have put this device on, and both of them work flawlessly
Zena Rohan (verified owner) –
There is no Linux support. 20 years later and we still need drivers!
Gilberto Heathcote (verified owner) –
The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter is what I needed to pick up the internet with my desktop computer. I am staying at a motel which has free wifi, but no cat cable to get internet. It works very well
Ford Hand (verified owner) –
Construction of device was not strong, wireless capabilities were very good.
Daisy Abernathy (verified owner) –
Great product easy install works great would buy again
Teresa Reichert (verified owner) –
THIS DEVICE IS FANTASTIC IT HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED MY SPEED FROM MY INTERNAL ADAPTER
Santa Wyman (verified owner) –
Works well with Win 10, Linux Ubuntu 22, and Mint 20. Both Linux distros were plug and play.
Nyah Strosin (verified owner) –
Great reception all through the house and even outside.
Izabella Hessel (verified owner) –
I have an old desk top that I thought it was ready to be recycled for not having wifi, and this worked great.
Roselyn Lebsack (verified owner) –
This product works great, easy to set up and ideal for an older computer without WiFi. Just plug and play, awesome!!
Abdullah Lubowitz (verified owner) –
The Netgear was easy to set up and get running. I recommend it highly.
Vivienne Mayer (verified owner) –
So at first i didnt know much sbout it i did as any 23 year old would do, I completly tore into the thing plugged it in and expected it to work but as i did i quickly learned that that wasnt how things worked now im not saying that its a hassle or anything to download the driver by no means i just lacked to pay attention to detail but as i did i quckly picked up on how to use it and now that i do almost a year in the use of it i have to say it is amazing. It has not only given me longer range but faster speed. Thank you netgear.
Khalil Toy (verified owner) –
windows 10 not stable driver windows 10 not stable driver windows 10 not stable driver
Laury Legros (verified owner) –
fast, easy, ready out of the box with only one program to install for use. i have nothing bad to say 😀 i am loving it 😀
Marge Wilderman (verified owner) –
I used to have problems with other people getting on my line. Since installing this product I have had no issues. Thank you NETGEAR!
Etha Bednar (verified owner) –
Much better wireless adapter that is stable, faster and more reliable than other brands that even though may cost less, the quality is less. Will definitely be buying more of these
Rubye Hartmann (verified owner) –
After getting awful signal in my bedroom, this adapter truly helped with my connection. Internet is a great speed for me to complete all my assignments. Its nice not having any connection issues while doing zoom calls also. During this hard time, I would hate to not see my family due to internet failure.
Nettie Blanda (verified owner) –
Had an old dell tower with Windows xp on it, needed to hook to internet, took about 10 min. I forgot how far technology has come. Have a lot of memories that need to be saved, thank goodness for this Wi-Fi adapter!!
Piper Brekke (verified owner) –
I made the mistake of getting this to replace a burned out card on my desktop PC. The body of the device covers other ports when plugged in; and the included patch wire is too short to usefully move the device away from the CPU. So, it currently sits on the floor, under a desk, near the CPU; which is not optimal placement for any Wifi receiver. But, as that computer uses Wifi mostly for web searches and occasional YouTube, the reception is acceptable.
Kevin Donnelly (verified owner) –
The WiFi adapter works great. Awesome upload and download speeds. Thank you.