Reddit reviews Cisco Linksys AE2500 USB WiFi Wireless Dual-Band WIFI Adapter 802.11n (Renewed)

If you wan't to eliminate the card this Linksys AE2500 is the best USB adapter out there, I've bought like 50 of these cause they're so darn cheap. I just hand them out when people have WiFi problems.

Was it this one? That's the type the usually give out, and which usually works well, but idk if you got a different one.

can you afford $11?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CQR7CK/?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=eb08c603378045329b75462b9d718076&smid=A2JUPN4BTA3CZV#

Hmm. Well, I'll let you know when I get a new n router if mine works (it won't be for a few weeks though).

You could always try something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Refurbished-Cisco-Dual-Band-Wireless-N/dp/B006CQR7CK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375368964&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+dual+band+wireless+adapter

Just FYI, amazon has refurb Linksys 2500AE's for supercheap:


http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Wireless-Dual-Band-Adapter-802-11n/dp/B006CQR7CK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406662091&sr=8-2&keywords=ae+2500

I really like them, I have 3. They get returned because they overheat at 100% power output, just turn down the power and they're golden.

I like these. This one's a refurb, but they're not too expensive new either.

1. This is inexpensive and should work just fine.
   
   
2. Yes, your modem can continue to broadcast at 2.4 GHz to keep those 2.4-only devices working. You can also use the router you have plugged into the modem to broadcast on 5 GHz without RF interference issues.
   
   
3. There are only 3 non-overlapping channels on Wi-Fi's 2.4 GHZ (1, 6, 11) band but there are 21(!) non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band. This means that your router has many more channels to choose from in that band and less chance of having to compete with other Access Points on the same or overlapping channels.
   
   The user guide for your router should be available on the manufacturer's website, just look for the sticker (usually on the bottom) to get the model number.
   Setting up a broadcast on 5 GHz is usually not much different or more difficult than one on 2.4 GHz.
   
   One note to keep in mind: 5 GHz does not go as far or penetrate objects as easily as 2.4 GHz band. That being said, your best bet is to get that router set up in 5 GHZ so you can get out of all the 2.4 GHz noise you're unable to do anything about currently.
   
   Edit: 21, not 23 non-overlapping 5 GHz channels