Reddit reviews TP-Link USB Wifi Dongle 300Mbps High Gain Wireless Network Adapter for PC Desktop and Laptops. Supports Win10/8.1/8/7/XP, Linux 2.6.24 - 4.9.60, Mac OS 10.9 - 10.15 (TL-WN822N)
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USB WiFi Adapter: 802. 11N N300 speed allows for great video streaming and internet calling experienceIncreased Range: Dual external antennas deliver enhanced reception and transmission performanceSecure WiFi: Easy one-touch wireless security encryption with the Quick Security Setup buttonIndustry Leading Support: 2-year and free 24/7 technical supportCompatibility: Windows (XP/7/8/8. 1/10) Mac OS (10. 9~10. 15) - Linux Kernal (2. 6. 24~4. 9. 60)Speeds up to 300Mbps for lag-free HD streaming and online gamingDual adjustable 3dBi external antennas for superior range and signal stability4.9 ft. USB extension cable for flexible desktop placementEasy setup with included CDOne-touch wireless security encryption with WPS buttonConnect laptops and PCs to Wireless N networks via USBIndustry-leading 2-year warranty and unlimited 24/7 technical support
I hate viewing amazon mobile links on the desktop, the page is so blank and the pictures are uselessly small. Heres your list with normal links:
Adapters:
Another possibility - using a USB dongle. TPLink has some nice ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-Adapter-Version-300M/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1NKEO3WFO78UV&keywords=tp+link+usb+wifi+adapter&qid=1559026857&s=gateway&sprefix=tp+link+usb+wifi+%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-8
There are several performance variants. They use USB 3.0
Got me a TP-Link TL-WN822N and it's awesome. Working perfektly under Arch and great connection stability and speed.
I'm looking at http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00416Q5KI/?tag=pcp0f-20 and http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0035GU3QM/?tag=pcp0f-20 it doesn't really say if it supports Windows 8 or not, it confuses me. It doesn't mention it in either of them but it lists all the other os.
Well then it could definitely be your WIFI adapter. If the other desktop has a WIFI adapter you could try it. If not, you might try a different PCIe port for the WIFI. Although a lot of motherboards don't have extra PCIe ports. There are some cheap USB WIFI adapters so you might try one of those. I use this adapter. It's inexpensive and gets the job done.
It's not a bad investment to have a portable wireless device around that is reliable with Linux for problems like this. It would give you a temporary workaround while you install the needed updates. Plus, they're fairly cheap and you can use them anywhere to install Linux on other problem devices. Something that uses the ath9k driver is almost always a solid bet.
I have one of these, and it is really fast: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00416Q5KI/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have had that exact wireless card in a netbook I used to own. I have gotten brcmsmac to work before in Gentoo and other distros with it, but it was always unreliable. The wl driver works MUCH BETTER with this particular wireless device.
I found a good description of what might help you in this thread. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1889170&p=11502676#post11502676
Blacklisting all the conflicting modules should help.
This is the best WiFi dongle you are ever going to have. I have used it in extremely congested WiFi traffic scenarios and this bad boy works amazingly. Only downside, it does not have 5ghz but I have never felt the need to switch because it works so well. Also it's portable unlike a lot of solutions people are posting requiring plugging it into the mother board. And it doesn't hurt that it is very reasonably priced.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00416Q5KI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481466990&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=tp+link+wifi+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=31bm1O6%2B7GL&ref=plSrch
How far is this machine from the wireless router? If the distance isn't too far you can get away with using a USB wifi adapter.
Here is a good example TP-LINK TL-WN722N
I've used something like this for a while and I love it.
You could also buy powerline ethernet adapters, but your house needs decent wiring for those to work.
I have tried lots of cards and have never found one I have been happy with. It's either the hardware is weak or the drivers are terrible.
The only wireless solution I've found that has worked well for me is this little guy right here. Drivers are simple and solid, it's high gain so it picks up very weak signal (ours picks up a router that is behind two cinder block walls), and it just works.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | £108.57 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard | Asus H110M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | £47.99 @ Amazon UK
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | £43.82 @ Amazon UK
Storage | SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £64.98 @ Ebuyer
Video Card | XFX Radeon RX 470 4GB HS Black Edition Video Card | £179.99 @ Amazon UK
Case | BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case | £27.95 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | £36.95 @ Amazon UK
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £510.25
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-24 02:36 GMT+0000 |
Well there's a sweetspot build that is more powerful than the PS4 Pro. If you can spend more you could change the CPU to i5-6500, it can be like 20-30% better on some games.
If you need more storage you can of course also add a HDD such as: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex
If you can't use wired connection. So you'd need a WIFI adapter for the PC: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-300MBPS-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI/
You can use Windows 10 for free if you just skip the activation. It will then be usable as the watermarked edition and disables some personalization features like profile picture. Just gotta download it from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 and prepare it to an USB stick. Then during the installation skip the activation.
I recently (Like a week ago) purchased this: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI
Has worked fantastically so far getting a full 5 bars instead of the sketchy 2-3 I was getting with my old one.
pretty good but get a different network adapter and id personally recommended these changes
Network adapter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-WN822N-300MBPS-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419014423&sr=1-2&keywords=wifi+adapter
PSU :http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419014385&sr=8-1&keywords=PSU
if you play rome 2 or other strategy sims that proc isnt the greatest, the gpu will outshine the cpu in certain games giving huge fps spikes from like 30 one moment to 60 the next
of course this is only select few games anything else is flawless bf4,skyrim etc
This Might work well instead of running wires.
I personally have this that I use and it works great through 4 walls (router is in a closet) and across a rather large sized house.
How fast is your internet? If no more than 150Mb/s, i'll suggest the TL-WN722N. Which i use on my gaming desktop PC. I've never had any problems connecting to my wifi. Also, It's cheaper than the one you have listed, only 13.35USD or 10.52 in your foreign money. But fear not, if your internet speed is indeed faster than 150Mb/s, you could always go with it's bigger brother the TL-WN822N. Which can push out 300Mb/s and costs 18.80USD or 14.66€
Yes, while most every motherboad has wired networking, the majority of motherboards don't have built in wifi.
You can either get a USB wireless network adapter or a PCI/PCIe one. If you stick with the GA-78LMT-USB3 you'll probably want an external one as the PCIe 1x slot will be covered by the video card and the conventional PCI slot will be right up on it.
There are a wide range of USB WiFi adapters from generic ones under $10 to some very expensive ones. Performance doesn't necessarily correlate with price. If you walk into a store like WalMart you can expect to pay $20 for their least expensive ones.
Most USB WiFi adapters are are in the form of small USB thumb drives. Sometimes it's worth it to buy a larger adapter with a more substantial antenna though.
As a side note, the GA-78LMT-USB3 is a good motherboard but if you planned on overclocking your 8 core, you may want to consider some of the higher end boards. It also lacks SATA III so you won't get the top performance out of an SSD if you add one. It's still a solid board and I've used it in a number of builds.
I am using this adapter which has the same chipset as the one you linked. It worked perfectly after I installed these drivers: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/8192cu-dkms/
This should work just fine for you but you could also get This as an alternative.
TP-LINK TL-WN822N works very well
This was suggested:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00416Q5KI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1450053914&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX118_SY170&keywords=wireless+dongle&dpPl=1&dpID=3104SMiaGyL&ref=plSrch
And you're right, I just said what was suggested because I really don't understand what the differences/benefits are between the three.
How do I find out how good my house wiring is? Some pointers?
Thanks for the help so far. :) Do you think your suggestion would be good enough for competitive CS:GO or should I look at some way to use an Ethernet cable. (Which would be a lot of hard work, and I'd obviously rather not do)
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00416Q5KI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Have been using this for 1-2 months. catches signal from 10m away, thru 2 walls.
Good signal strength. Looks good and plugs into USB.
Im using this got it a few months ago and its never dropped out or had any problems.
Didn't there use to be a daily build questions thread? I'm looking for a good but fairly cheap monitor and wifi adapter (max budget $240 for now)
Currently looking at these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00416Q5KI/
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-009-513
The wifi adapter should be long range since my connection to the router isn't the best and I'd like to try to use it for streaming to my Steam Link.
I don't need speakers on the monitor. I enjoy 60 FPS content but I'm not sure I notice anything over that so 60 or 75 Hz is probably ok.
How about this one? The price is a lot lower so I assume the quality is too, but it has quite an antenna.
Or maybe a powerline? I don't know a lot about those and especially their price but I've heard they work well.
Firstly, you may have heard of powerline before, this basically uses the powerline of your household to transfer data. You receive 2 adapters, one plugs near your router and the other near your PC and both just simply connect over Ethernet. Providing they're not plugged into sockets with power hungry appliances nearby they work like a charm.
Otherwise, I'd say that your unit could be broken. I'd suggest one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-300MBPS-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425221627&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+adapter
or
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-7811UN-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425221627&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless+adapter
I have a TP-link N300 USB adapter that i am more than happy with http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1374650369&sr=8-7&keywords=tplink
I use this one
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Adapter-Support-TL-WN822N/dp/B00416Q5KI
I think its pretty good I rarely lag while online and my top download speed I have reached is 15MBs.
If you have PCI slots, these are great:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713RRZMB/
Intel 802.11ac chip (at least it was when I purchased), regularly sustain 500+ Mbps connections (using Ruckus APs).
These are really nice USB ones as well:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00416Q5KI/
Ralink driver if I remember right. They are Wireless N, but still generally good. Typically about 120 - 175 Mbps connections
I've also used these before if you have strong APs and don't need super fast speed:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008IFXQFU/
Expect about 40-60 Mbps connections
Generally, PCI-E is much faster of an interface. However, Wifi speeds don't go nearly as fast as even the maximum speed of USB 2.0. So, speed-wise, it doesn't matter.
The USB one will be good for futureproofing your computer in case you later get a router with AC and 5GHz support. It's also nice in that you'll be able to preposition it to different USB slots for better signal.
For PCI-E, I would recommend this TP-Link one instead of the Rosewill:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN881ND/dp/B0079XWMEI/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483091328&sr=1-1&keywords=wireless+network+card&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_three_browse-bin%3A6011949011%2Cp_36%3A700-2500
It's from (in my opinion) a more reputable company; it seems like it's a current model from their website; and it's a buck cheaper and will probably ship faster. Otherwise pretty much the same as the Rosewill.
There is a third alternative I found:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N300-Wireless-Adapter-TL-WN822N/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483092749&sr=1-3&keywords=wireless+network+usb&refinements=p_36%3A1253503011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_89%3ATP-Link
This would be especially great for if you know you get a bad signal between your router and computer. You can connect it via USB and then stick the device up high somewhere for maximum signal. If you have a place to put the device and don't currently have or have plans to get an AC or 5GHz router, this is what I would get.
Been watching that same one for my build. Found a cheaper one on Amazon as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WBX9C6/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
There's also this one, not sure what the difference is between the two though.
http://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN822N-Wireless-Adapter-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=pd_cp_e_0
looks good, the power supply is $50 after rebate btw. And you can get a wifi adapter like this one for $15 so you'll be under your max!
I would recommend an external USB adapter to replace it, or work alongside it. I had a TP-Link that worked nicely let me find it quickly.
Edit: Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI
Get this. I'm getting 5-15 ms with it. Fiber connection helps but it's still the best wireless adapter you can buy.
I currently use this and this as a wireless router. I also have a 100Mbp/s downstream connection, so I never really have a problem gaming on wireless, or streaming or torrenting from a computer using wifi. I rent so there's no way I can try to run wire throughout the house, and my houses electrical circuits are messed up as is, so I don't think trying a powerline connection would be the best.
The problem is that you got a nano adapters, they are the worst possible choice to make, something like this is a far better choice (I actually use this one myself, I get the SAME speeds as my directly connected pcs)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_mCrLub1ATZCKM
> I just hope our crappy wifi will at least let my farm
buy a wifi booster, that's what i did for my work's crappy wifi. i bought something like this https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN822N-Wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1536365861&sr=8-9&keywords=wifi+booster+tp+link off of amazon and it helped a lot to keep a steady connection and is pretty cheap at like 20 bucks.
Purchase a high gain antenna?
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN722N-Wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI?th=1
I have a crash cart bag handy for random issues
Adapters:
And don't forget at least 1 tiny led flashlight :)
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1414888737&sr=8-13&keywords=wifi+usb
what do you think about this one?
I use a part that boosts the wi-fi signal to my computer. I may have mentioned it in a previous post, but this TP-Link can take me from barely one bar to full bars for signal strength. Extremely helpful. Pretty inexpensive for what it does for me. At one job I was getting nothing until I plugged it in.
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Adapter-Support-TL-WN822N/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_30?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1459316296&sr=1-30&keywords=tp-link
It might help in your travels.
Mini is just the size, no worries, it still is a normal GTX 1060 6GB in a smaller body. As far as the keyboard is concerned, this year I got a Rapoo V700 mech keyboard, no illumination, but still a great one for just 25€. But still for 25€ is OK, for 50(~60€) I'd expect to get a lot more, not just some chinese illumination. Anyway, that's my opinion. I've used this adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-Adapter-Version/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_33?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1501163112&sr=1-33&keywords=wifi+tplink for a long time and has always worked great, also CSGO ran flawlessly, but as always for very competitive gaming wired is the best option, even if you invest hundreds of $$$ just for wifi.
BTW here are all the keyboards featured in PCPP https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/products/keyboard/#k=1&sort=price&page=1
I'd advise choosing one with Cherry Keys, the other ones are just cheaper chinese clones.
EDIT: Just found this: http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/strafe-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-brown-ch-9000500-na-refurbished It's a refurb, but comes directly from Corsair and has warranty.
I have a few of this brand, they're all great. Atheros chipsets work like a charm.
Bonus, this one has a replaceable standard antenna, so you can hook up a antenna like this so no need to worry about range
Depending on your location, one of these could help a lot if you're streaming.
TP-LINK Wireless N300 High Gain USB Adapter, Support Windows/Linux/Mac OS, Plug and play (TL-WN822N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D8tFxbM1JWSHG
I can't speak for that one, but I use this one at home and have no issues at all.
If powerline wont work, get a usb (or PCI-e) one that has an antennae, like this one so that you get the most stable connection.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99
Motherboard | ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $69.99
Memory | Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $68.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $50.40 @ Amazon
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card | $319.99 @ Amazon
Case | Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $64.99 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
Keyboard | Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard | $38.95 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $943.28
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 21:05 EDT-0400 |
The price of the CPU and motherboard is from a combo discount you get when you buy them together in-store at microcenter. Prices may change slightly at the start of next month but you can just check the microcenter website for that.
I don't have a wifi adapter included in the build, but this tp-link is the one I have and I haven't had a problem in 6 months of use.
Edit: And actually, because you aren't overclocking, you could get this motherboard instead which is 49.99 with the combo discount.