UGREEN GROUP Limited via Amazon has UGREEN AX1800 WiFi 6 USB Dual Band Network Desktop Adapter Dongle (2.4/5GHz) on sale for $19.99.Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
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At the time of research, this product is $20 lower (55.01% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $39.99.
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Blazing-fast dual-band performance with 5GHz up to 1201 Mbps and 2.4GHz up to 574 Mbps, plus USB 3.0 support for rapid data transfers, ensuring smooth streaming, gaming, and work without lag
WPA3-SAE encryption for secure browsing w/ WiFi or AP mode for flexibility
Product is compatible w/ Windows 10/11
Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
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UGREEN GROUP Limited via Amazon has UGREEN AX1800 WiFi 6 USB Dual Band Network Desktop Adapter Dongle (2.4/5GHz) on sale for $19.99.Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal
Note, product will be sold by UGREEN GROUP Limited and fulfilled by Amazon
At the time of research, this product is $20 lower (55.01% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $39.99.
About the Deal
Blazing-fast dual-band performance with 5GHz up to 1201 Mbps and 2.4GHz up to 574 Mbps, plus USB 3.0 support for rapid data transfers, ensuring smooth streaming, gaming, and work without lag
WPA3-SAE encryption for secure browsing w/ WiFi or AP mode for flexibility
Product is compatible w/ Windows 10/11
Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
Additional Details
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
Model: UGREEN AX1800 WiFi Adapter for Desktop PC, USB WiFi 6 Dongle with 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual Band, WAP3-SAE, Only Compatible with Windows 10/11
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Well, I'll argue that it's extremely common for custom-built PCs not to have Wi-Fi or budget desktops/office/workstation machines without Wi-Fi but needs some form of maintenance. In those situations, buying a dongle is cheaper and simpler than replacing the motherboard, installing a PCIe Wi-Fi card.
That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
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If you need this type (Wifi6) for a desktop today - something is very wrong ... and you might as well stick with the wire.If it was a desktop and you somehow survived without Wifi6 so far - you most likely don't need it.If you just bought a new computer and it doesn't have a built-in wifi and you need it - you likely got the wrong computer.It is a very strange situation to need _this type of device. Other than that - it will probably work fine, but the question remains - why?
Well, I'll argue that it's extremely common for custom-built PCs not to have Wi-Fi or budget desktops/office/workstation machines without Wi-Fi but needs some form of maintenance. In those situations, buying a dongle is cheaper and simpler than replacing the motherboard, installing a PCIe Wi-Fi card.
That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
I agree with Amadioha. Sometimes the onboard Wi-Fi chip that comes with your new computer or motherboard is crap.
However, I'm not sure this is the way to go without further research. According to the OP, this is Wi-Fi 6 and not 6E. 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are mentioned, but not 6 GHz.
And since I don't need one, I'm not very motivated to go digging to see which chipset this uses.
This might be a great deal for someone or it might turn out to be a nightmare. If you are considering buying this then do yourself a favor and do your due diligence.
Yes, the ideal WiFi solution is an add-on PCIe card. For example, just a month or two ago I purchased a Gigabyte WiFi 6e card that was open box for around $27. It looked basically brand new and had a few of the wraps still on. I'm getting about 700mbps up and down with my Linksys LN1301 WiFi 6 access point.
Most of the PCIe cards are basically just a case around an Intel laptop WiFi card, so I'd recommend getting one of the lesser known brands with WiFi 6e over this like Cudy. Of course, if you don't have an open slot or can't open your desktop for whatever reason this will work fine, just not as well.
Yes, the ideal WiFi solution is an add-on PCIe card. For example, just a month or two ago I purchased a Gigabyte WiFi 6e card that was open box for around $27. It looked basically brand new and had a few of the wraps still on. I'm getting about 700mbps up and down with my Linksys LN1301 WiFi 6 access point.
Most of the PCIe cards are basically just a case around an Intel laptop WiFi card, so I'd recommend getting one of the lesser known brands with WiFi 6e over this like Cudy. Of course, if you don't have an open slot or can't open your desktop for whatever reason this will work fine, just not as well.
Well, I'll argue that it's extremely common for custom-built PCs not to have Wi-Fi or budget desktops/office/workstation machines without Wi-Fi but needs some form of maintenance. In those situations, buying a dongle is cheaper and simpler than replacing the motherboard, installing a PCIe Wi-Fi card.
That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
The point is that this combination does not make sense (and is thus questionable if it's a deal).
If you need WiFi over USB then the best route is a WiFi5 dongle (or even just 2.4GHz one) as they are cheap and you're still limited by the USB port (plus lack of multi-antenna setup and lack of an external antenna will produce a mediocre coverage and speeds at best).
This, AX1800, is not exactly the fastest WiFi6 (barely a thing I'd argue). I'd consider it a overpriced WiFi5 one, that has no external antennas - thus questionable coverage and speeds, especially if you are just a tiny bit far away from the router/AP. However, if you are close to the router - why not run a cable? (and cable will be guaranteed to be more reliable and faster)
Then, if you truly want a WiFi6 thing on a desktop, the correct route is a PCI-e card (which is not limited by the USB port), and a ideally a module that supports 6GHz and multiple + external antennas (to take advantage of MU-MIMO).
If it's a laptop then you already have a built-in WiFi module and antennas. If it happens to be an older WiFi-5 module and your laptop does not support upgrading to a WiFi-6 module (due to not supporting PCI-e on the connector if it's very old laptop) then you need a newer laptop anyways.
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That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
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That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
However, I'm not sure this is the way to go without further research. According to the OP, this is Wi-Fi 6 and not 6E. 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are mentioned, but not 6 GHz.
And since I don't need one, I'm not very motivated to go digging to see which chipset this uses.
This might be a great deal for someone or it might turn out to be a nightmare. If you are considering buying this then do yourself a favor and do your due diligence.
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Most of the PCIe cards are basically just a case around an Intel laptop WiFi card, so I'd recommend getting one of the lesser known brands with WiFi 6e over this like Cudy. Of course, if you don't have an open slot or can't open your desktop for whatever reason this will work fine, just not as well.
Most of the PCIe cards are basically just a case around an Intel laptop WiFi card, so I'd recommend getting one of the lesser known brands with WiFi 6e over this like Cudy. Of course, if you don't have an open slot or can't open your desktop for whatever reason this will work fine, just not as well.
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That said, USB Wi-Fi 6 dongles are a perfectly reasonable solution for desktops without Wi-Fi, with failed or outdated adapters, or where Ethernet isn't practical like a room) office with no Ethernet cable
If you need WiFi over USB then the best route is a WiFi5 dongle (or even just 2.4GHz one) as they are cheap and you're still limited by the USB port (plus lack of multi-antenna setup and lack of an external antenna will produce a mediocre coverage and speeds at best).
This, AX1800, is not exactly the fastest WiFi6 (barely a thing I'd argue). I'd consider it a overpriced WiFi5 one, that has no external antennas - thus questionable coverage and speeds, especially if you are just a tiny bit far away from the router/AP. However, if you are close to the router - why not run a cable? (and cable will be guaranteed to be more reliable and faster)
Then, if you truly want a WiFi6 thing on a desktop, the correct route is a PCI-e card (which is not limited by the USB port), and a ideally a module that supports 6GHz and multiple + external antennas (to take advantage of MU-MIMO).
If it's a laptop then you already have a built-in WiFi module and antennas. If it happens to be an older WiFi-5 module and your laptop does not support upgrading to a WiFi-6 module (due to not supporting PCI-e on the connector if it's very old laptop) then you need a newer laptop anyways.
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