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.
Ernest Bechtelar (verified owner) –
Bought for my work PC in an upstairs office that doesn’t have an Ethernet connection and it works great! Very pleased with it.
Julie Streich (verified owner) –
I have no complaints. It’s the best one I’ve used. Easy to use and great range.
Kamryn Ebert (verified owner) –
When I bought this product I thought for sure it would work because there was more than just the option to press the wps button but I was mistaken and on top of that the netgear genie is misleading because it says you’re connected but it checks if you are connected to the internet not only if you are connected to it, like I assumed.
Elvis Hoeger (verified owner) –
Awsome fast might be a little tricky if you don’t have a cdrom on your computer but other then that easy setup works fast !!
Jorge Franecki (verified owner) –
I have a linux operating system and often it is dificult to install new devices and programs. This NETGEAR wifi adapter installed easily without any problems!
Brycen Bogisich (verified owner) –
Awesome product range is better than a wireless card that connect to the motherboard oh, yes I would recommend this to my friends and family
Dereck Ernser (verified owner) –
Bought this a little over 2 weeks ago and there has been nothing but disconnects and headaches. Its baffling how this company even has the gaul to sell this product.
Hilda Nikolaus (verified owner) –
I needed a wifi adapter to connect to my network printer… I was surprised by how well this worked… a very strong connection and only took a couple of minutes to install using the included software.
Ruben Hoeger (verified owner) –
Only had this adapter a week but it has increased my WiFi speeds significantly.
Allene Kulas (verified owner) –
My router is located some distace from my computer and I was frequently experiencing the loss of internet service. Since installing the adapter I have not lost service.
Jakayla Gleason (verified owner) –
Easy to install on old computer and working with no problems
Monserrate Adams (verified owner) –
The NetGear AC1200 Dual Band WiFi USB Adapter (A6210) is a great device that help me to access the wireless network with easy setup. The wifi of my old computer stopped working and this device is the only way that I can access the internet with wireless connection. It is fast. I highly recommend it.
Marisol Tromp (verified owner) –
My internet signal was atrocious. Bought one of these bad boys and now I can listen to some pink floyd without the periodic buffering!
Herminia Mosciski (verified owner) –
Easy set up, flawless connection just pop in the CD run the auto start up, choose set up, allow it to make changes to your computer, the genie pops up requesting the hardware install, I used the WPS push and connect button on the Netgear adapter then on my router then you choose the network you want to join I chose the 5G and it was connected. The speed is awesome, you get the latest 802.11 AC Internet max Wi-Fi protocol through the hi speed USB 3port. I don’t even notice that it’s not hardwired. I’m very pleased with my choice. I read the latest tech mag comparisons/reviews and I agree it’s the best buy now.
Eldon Gibson (verified owner) –
I have had this device for about three weeks now and I am having the exact same issue it seems that everyone has with this… disconnecting constantly. Within a 8 hour time frame it will drop connection, as if it is being unplugged (it even gives the plug and play disconnect sound windows plays) and reconnect a few moments later. I have tried different drivers to remedy this situation but it appears that there is no fixing the issue.
Patrick Becker (verified owner) –
NETGEAR AC1200 works great, connected my desktop from upstairs to wifi router downstairs with no issues
Alford Dooley (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this product. I have better Wi-Fi now and faster internet speeds. It was easy to set up. I will be defiantly be telling all my friends and family about this product. It’s reasonably priced
Mose Schulist (verified owner) –
i was using a pc that doesn’t have wireless capability and it is what i need. the signal ok but not very strong, it’s not hard to install. So far so good, no complaints. The size is not big. looks good.
Bridie Witting (verified owner) –
This has worked great for my older computer to now be wireless. Wish I had bought one sooner.
Madonna O’Hara (verified owner) –
Super simple setup and blazing speeds! Exactly what I needed!