Tp-Link TL-WN722N IEEE 802.11n (draft) - Wi-Fi Adapter

Tp-Link TL-WN722N IEEE 802.11n (draft) - Wi-Fi Adapter (TL-WN722N)

USB - 150 Mbps - External

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Description

The TP-LINK TL-WN722N Wireless High Gain USB Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access high-speed Internet connection. Using Align 1-stream technology based on 802.11n technology, TL-WN722N provides a better wireless signal than existing wireless 802.11g technology. Most of all, equipped 4dBi detachable antenna can remarkably boost your signal range and speed. Now you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

Main Features

  • Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • ISM Band: Yes
  • ISM Minimum Frequency: 2.40 GHz
  • ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.48 GHz
  • Number of Antennas: 1
  • Antenna Gain: 4 dBi
  • Antenna Type: Omnidirectional Antenna
  • Wireless Transmission Speed: 150 Mbps
  • Wireless Security:
  • WEP 64/128-bits
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
  • Host Interface: USB
  • Form Factor: External
  • Height: 10.16 mm
  • Width: 25.40 mm
  • Depth: 94 mm
  • Compatibility:

    Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • General Information

    Product TypeWi-Fi Adapter
    Brand NameTp-Link
    ManufacturerTP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd
    Product ModelTL-WN722N
    Product NameTL-WN722N 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
    Manufacturer Part NumberTL-WN722N
    Manufacturer Website Addresswww.tp-link.com
    Marketing Information

    The TP-LINK TL-WN722N Wireless High Gain USB Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access high-speed Internet connection. Using Align 1-stream technology based on 802.11n technology, TL-WN722N provides a better wireless signal than existing wireless 802.11g technology. Most of all, equipped 4dBi detachable antenna can remarkably boost your signal range and speed. Now you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

    Technical Information

    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11n (draft)
    ISM BandYes
    ISM Minimum Frequency2.40 GHz
    ISM Maximum Frequency2.48 GHz
    Number of Antennas1
    Antenna Gain4 dBi
    Antenna TypeOmnidirectional Antenna
    Wireless Transmission Speed150 Mbps
    Wireless Security
  • WEP 64/128-bits
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
  • Interfaces/Ports

    Host InterfaceUSB

    Physical Characteristics

    Height10.16 mm
    Width25.40 mm
    Depth94 mm
    Form FactorExternal

    Miscellaneous

    Compatibility

    Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • June 3, 2011 VtoCorleone says:
    Pros: it works as described. i have a 64bit win7 premium machine and the driver loaded up fine. had no problems connecting it to the at&t uverse gateway. much better than the 2wire adapters at&t gives you.
    Cons: none so far
    plug and play would have been nice but the driver was about as simple as it gets.
    May 31, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: good quality signal
    Cons: WILL NOT WORK WITH XP SERVICE PACK 1!
    I was restory a 2003 laptop for my mom to use for internet, and this will install fine in sevice pack one, but will not get a signal. upgrade your sevice pack and it works flawlessly
    May 31, 2011 New Builder says:
    Pros: Works great. My wireless router is only one room away so I can't judge on distance for strength of signal, but for my use the device I receive great strength of signal and reliable connection for internet browsing and gaming needs.
    Cons: None
    April 8, 2011 BDBarlow says:
    Pros: signal strength
    included USB extension cable
    operating temp
    This has been the best USB wireless adapter I've used thus far. I've used D-Link, Hawking Tech., and Linksys in the past and this is the coolest running adapter of the models I've tried. It also gets a good-excellent signal in areas where my girlfriends built in notebook wireless, my Hawking USB, and my Linksys PC card get none-low signals. Btw the signal is coming from a verizon B/G router/modem on the first floor.
    Cons: None as of yet.
    signal strength
    included USB extension cable
    operating temp
    April 7, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works out of the box with my laptop that has Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat installed. No need to install any additional drivers at all.
    The output from 'lsusb' for this device is
    Bus 001 Device 007: ID 0cf3:9271 Atheros Communications, Inc. AR9271 802.11n
    and it uses the ath9k wireless driver.
    Cons: It sticks out about 2.5 inches and the antenna is perhaps in the way, depending where on your laptop the usb ports are. However, it comes with an extension USB cable so one can simply put is where it is less in the way.
    Works out of the box with my laptop that has Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat installed. No need to install any additional drivers at all.
    April 5, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: I love that this device came with a USB extension cord. The device installed perfectly with Windows 7. It is getting great signal
    Cons: USB adapter is hugh
    I love that this device came with a USB extension cord. The device installed perfectly with Windows 7. It is getting great signal USB adapter is hugh
    April 5, 2011 ajs777 says:
    Pros: Plugged it in and was good to go
    Cons: the antenna makes it a bit lop sided
    Plugged it in and was good to go the antenna makes it a bit lop sided
    April 4, 2011 Schmitty says:
    Pros: Price and it works great. Better than spending $50 on a usb link. computer recognized it instantly and there was no need to use the mini disc it came with to update any drivers
    Cons: none.
    Price and it works great. Better than spending $50 on a usb link. computer recognized it instantly and there was no need to use the mini disc it came with to update any drivers none. bought based on prior reviews and was not disappointed. Good/cheap product.
    April 2, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great price, strong signal, usb extenstion, no drops so far,
    Cons: A bit bulky compared to other usb adapters.
    Great price, strong signal, usb extenstion, no drops so far, A bit bulky compared to other usb adapters. Great adapter. Network transfers improved considerably with this adapter. Streaming 1080p content throughout the house with no problems. I haven't experience any drops yet.
    The 3' extension that comes with the package is absolutely necessary. Because of the size of the adapter it would be impossible to just plug directly into the back of my pc. It's pretty long and wide.
    Would definitely recommend.
    April 2, 2011 High Tower says:
    Pros: It picks signals up really well.
    Cons: None
    It picks signals up really well. None
    April 2, 2011 Bagman says:
    Pros: Replaced an old Linksys wmp54g where I couldn't find a stable W7 64 driver. The tp-link is fully Windows 7 64bit compatible. Install went smooth.
    Cons: I'm about 40 feet from my router, 2 walls in between the router and adapter. W7 shows "excellent" signal strength. W7 reports 62mbps connection speed. Speedtest.net measures my comcast 20m connection at 23mbps on a laptop right next to the router. However, On my desktop (where the TP-Link adapter is installed) Speedtest.net shows only 3 mbps down and 3mbps up. Not sure why I'm not getting full speed.
    Replaced an old Linksys wmp54g where I couldn't find a stable W7 64 driver. The tp-link is fully Windows 7 64bit compatible. Install went smooth. I'm about 40 feet from my router, 2 walls in between the router and adapter. W7 shows "excellent" signal strength. W7 reports 62mbps connection speed. Speedtest.net measures my comcast 20m connection at 23mbps on a laptop right next to the router. However, On my desktop (where the TP-Link adapter is installed) Speedtest.net shows only 3 mbps down and 3mbps up. Not sure why I'm not getting full speed.
    March 22, 2011 Slacker says:
    Pros: Works!
    Inexpensive
    Cons: had to get drivers from the disk provided. Too bad win 7 didnt just recognize it.
    Works!
    Inexpensive had to get drivers from the disk provided. Too bad win 7 didnt just recognize it. able to stream 1080P MKV's from file server and download new movies at 30mbs without problems.
    March 21, 2011 xeroxyourzen says:
    Pros: Quick installation and connection to my new wireless n network. Never crashes. I own 3 of these now because they are all that and a bag of chips too. They even come with high quality usb2.0 extension cables so you dont have to attach them directly to your device.
    Cons: The only con, in this case, is that there are other wirelessN adapters on the market that people unfortunately will waste their money on even after being advised that this one really is just that darn good.
    Quick installation and connection to my new wireless n network. Never crashes. I own 3 of these now because they are all that and a bag of chips too. They even come with high quality usb2.0 extension cables so you dont have to attach them directly to your device. The only con, in this case, is that there are other wirelessN adapters on the market that people unfortunately will waste their money on even after being advised that this one really is just that darn good. I was so impressed with the solid, solid, packaging that I didn't even think to really give a good look for a USB2.0 extension cable until I saw in another review that one actually was included with the adapter.
    March 20, 2011 HenryF says:
    Pros: Good range, haven't had any signal problems. Plugs right in. I digg it.
    Cons: none
    Good range, haven't had any signal problems. Plugs right in. I digg it. none
    February 27, 2011 MaLaCoiD says:
    Pros: External antenna. Windows7 x64 found the driver automatically. It installed version 2.0.0.32 for a Atheros AR9271.
    Cons: It connected to my network quickly, but then the adapter kept turning its radio off or something. The bright green LED on it kept flashing, but it wouldn't find any wireless networks. I had to reseat it to make it work again.
    I went to http://www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp?a=1&m=TL-WN722N and
    I got TL-WN722N_100629.zip
    I pointed Device Manager at:
    \TL-WN722N\Driver Files\Windows 7 64bit and it said the driver is up to date.
    So I uninstalled the driver, reseated it, and pointed it to the same extracted ZIP file folder. It found the drivers for "TP-LINK 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Adapter" still with version 2.0.0.32
    Now it's been staying online for 2 days, where before it wouldn't last 8 hours.
    February 25, 2011 GeekMom says:
    Pros: Easy installation and configuration. Manually installed drivers and it took right off. Great connection! Will purchase a few more for the other PC's in the house!
    Cons: None so far
    Easy installation and configuration. Manually installed drivers and it took right off. Great connection! Will purchase a few more for the other PC's in the house! None so far
    February 25, 2011 ctbear says:
    Pros: Excellent connectivity, even at 150Mbps. It is paired up with my Asus RT-n16 router and performs like a champ. Picks up minimal floor noise. I appreciate the fact that they included the usb cable as well as the high gain external antenna.
    Cons: Occasionally, it is not detected by my desktop computer when I start it up. Unplugging and replugging it into my computer solves this problem. I have a suspicion that it is not the products fault but due to the usb cable's connection.
    Excellent connectivity, even at 150Mbps. It is paired up with my Asus RT-n16 router and performs like a champ. Picks up minimal floor noise. I appreciate the fact that they included the usb cable as well as the high gain external antenna. Occasionally, it is not detected by my desktop computer when I start it up. Unplugging and replugging it into my computer solves this problem. I have a suspicion that it is not the products fault but due to the usb cable's connection. Don't use a usb extension cable longer than 6Feet max or latency will be an issue due to the deteriorating signal quality over a longer cable.
    February 25, 2011 The Wiz says:
    Pros: Was easy to install on Win7 64-bit. Great connection speeds no dropout so far. Played COD: Black Ops online and it worked great no connection problems so far.
    Cons: A bit large but honestly I'll never see the thing plugged into the back of my PC. If you don't have much rear clearance on your PC I could see it being an issue but it gives great connection status because of large high gain antenna.
    Was easy to install on Win7 64-bit. Great connection speeds no dropout so far. Played COD: Black Ops online and it worked great no connection problems so far. A bit large but honestly I'll never see the thing plugged into the back of my PC. If you don't have much rear clearance on your PC I could see it being an issue but it gives great connection status because of large high gain antenna. Works great so far. Will update if anything changes. And great price with free shipping is always a plus.
    February 24, 2011 Antares says:
    Pros: * runs cool
    * high quality internals
    * standard external antenna connector
    * bundled usb extension cable
    Cons: * only a 3 foot cable usb extension cable
    * runs cool
    * high quality internals
    * standard external antenna connector
    * bundled usb extension cable * only a 3 foot cable usb extension cable This puppy reaches far, and holds on tight. Advanced users can enjoy extended functionality.
    February 24, 2011 alpinista says:
    Pros: Works fine now... but only after you get it to work.
    Cons: Took some time to get the adapter to communicate with my wireless router.
    Works fine now... but only after you get it to work. Took some time to get the adapter to communicate with my wireless router. I purchased this adapter for my desktop computer. Installation using the CD was quick, but to get the wireless signal connected to the router required a bit more work. After struggling for about 15 minutes I had to pull my tech-savy boyfriend in to figure it out for me, otherwise I would have been dead in the water. I am not tech illiterate, and to prove my point, it took my boyfriend another hour until he finally was able to get it to work. Overall, it was a bit frustrating to get the adapter installed and working, but now it works great and I have no complaints in that regard.
    February 23, 2011 Willi says:
    Pros: Fast Easy to install Works well in Windows 7
    Cons: Windows 7 didn't have a native driver, I had to use the drives on the install disk. Not a big deal but it would have been even easier if Windows already had the drivers
    Fast Easy to install Works well in Windows 7 Windows 7 didn't have a native driver, I had to use the drives on the install disk. Not a big deal but it would have been even easier if Windows already had the drivers
    February 22, 2011 Megaman_90 says:
    Pros: Great performance, it seems to have cut down internet latency. I'm on Hughesnet(Satellite), which works well for web browsing and video streaming but stinks for online gaming because of high latency times. Since I replaced my crazy wired underneath the basement network with this and a wireless router...I can play a few games online and things are more responsive now.
    Cons: Big antenna but I find that a pro more than a con. Reception is good.
    Great performance, it seems to have cut down internet latency. I'm on Hughesnet(Satellite), which works well for web browsing and video streaming but stinks for online gaming because of high latency times. Since I replaced my crazy wired underneath the basement network with this and a wireless router...I can play a few games online and things are more responsive now. Big antenna but I find that a pro more than a con. Reception is good. I love burritos.....
    February 22, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: This little wireless card is great. Has great range. Easy to install. Windows 7 doesn't eve need the disk. Just plug it in and it works.
    Cons: None
    This little wireless card is great. Has great range. Easy to install. Windows 7 doesn't eve need the disk. Just plug it in and it works. None
    February 19, 2011 opus512 says:
    Pros: Easy installation, small, compact.
    Cons: None so far
    Easy installation, small, compact. None so far Bought this for a roommate, didn't work with his system due to problems with his system, not the adapter. Used it on mine for a while, worked well under Vista, install was kind of long for what it was, but no problems during. I'm near the router so can't comment on range. Even though I really don't need it, I'm satisfied with the purchase. I only gave it 4 eggs as I don't have much time with it.
    February 19, 2011 Gherkin says:
    Pros: Plugged it in and off it went. Easy setup (win XP pro) with the included software. Included extender cable makes it easy to position. Cheap, simple to use, and works as advertised. Well deserving of the 5 star rating.
    Cons: none
    Plugged it in and off it went. Easy setup (win XP pro) with the included software. Included extender cable makes it easy to position. Cheap, simple to use, and works as advertised. Well deserving of the 5 star rating. none it is a bit large, especially with the antenna, for a USB dongle, but with the included cable you can just dangle it whereever
    February 18, 2011 Robo says:
    Pros: Cheap of course. Super easy install.
    Cons: none
    Cheap of course. Super easy install. none I have held off for years going wireless since I play First Person Shooters and can notice a huge difference in gameplay with even 10-20 milliseconds. I was stunned when I got this thing working and it only gave me an increase of about 5 milliseconds. I only tested it for a short while but was highly impressed. My wife is happy at not having cables on the ground too =)
    February 18, 2011 Dooder says:
    Pros: So fast I think i'll upgrade my router! Has cable if you can't get good reception although mine picks it up anywhere at full bars!
    Cons: None.
    So fast I think i'll upgrade my router! Has cable if you can't get good reception although mine picks it up anywhere at full bars! None. What is the meaning of life?
    February 17, 2011 ascbalftn says:
    Pros: Adequate range/speed for me
    USB as opposed to PCI
    Extension cable included
    Cons: None
    Adequate range/speed for me
    USB as opposed to PCI
    Extension cable included None I just needed a cheap, reliable wireless adapter that would work flawlessly at the range I use it in (~25 feet to the router through one wall). I have no complaints. 100% signal strength, varying signal quality from 90% to 100%. I've noticed no lag or any strange occurrences in online games.
    February 13, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Decided to get this after reading the reviews, works great, especially considering the price. I'm consistently getting a much better signal.
    Cons: Takes up a USB port; not a big deal at all.
    Decided to get this after reading the reviews, works great, especially considering the price. I'm consistently getting a much better signal. Takes up a USB port; not a big deal at all.
    February 13, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great price, easy to setup. Nice looking.
    Cons: No or little instructions in manual. Bulky packaging for such a small item. (Manufacturer wise.)
    Great price, easy to setup. Nice looking. No or little instructions in manual. Bulky packaging for such a small item. (Manufacturer wise.)
    February 12, 2011 Jer says:
    Pros: Does what is says. Really does come with a USB extension cable - and picked up neighbor networks I'd not seen with other similar devices.
    Cons: Install was a little "hung" on the XP machine. Quick kill and reboot did the trick - and it works fine.
    Does what is says. Really does come with a USB extension cable - and picked up neighbor networks I'd not seen with other similar devices. Install was a little "hung" on the XP machine. Quick kill and reboot did the trick - and it works fine. Just using on G, can't comment on N.
    February 11, 2011 erb says:
    Pros: Able to access network from a way longer distance than my Belkin USB adapter.
    Cons: The extension could could be longer than the like 3 feet they give you, but that is just a nit.
    Able to access network from a way longer distance than my Belkin USB adapter. The extension could could be longer than the like 3 feet they give you, but that is just a nit.
    February 10, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Its a great alternative to those expensive adapters. Plus, it's easy to set-up and for its price, it quickly transfer data. Amazing product
    Cons: Its huge
    Its a great alternative to those expensive adapters. Plus, it's easy to set-up and for its price, it quickly transfer data. Amazing product Its huge
    February 10, 2011 SRA says:
    Pros: Worked out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10
    Cons: Locked up computer on first reboot; locks up computer on insertion now.
    Worked out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10 Locked up computer on first reboot; locks up computer on insertion now. I started the computer and logged in - plugged in the adapter and within 15 seconds was on the network downloading much needed updates for my system. After updates, the system needed a reboot. On reboot, system locked up and now locks up whenever it is inserted. I'm still working on fixing the problem (assuming just a driver issue)...but I wish the first experience was consistent...
    February 8, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: For 20 bucks this is the best wireless adapter I have ever had. It runs great, never had an issue.
    Cons: Sometimes I have to unplug it and plug it back in but that rare. Nothing more than that.
    For 20 bucks this is the best wireless adapter I have ever had. It runs great, never had an issue. Sometimes I have to unplug it and plug it back in but that rare. Nothing more than that. Works fantastic.
    February 8, 2011 iranman says:
    Pros: I can get internet from the back of my 2 story house.... and i still get 4 bars... easy to hide if you don't want your parents to notice..... comes with and usb adapter, so you can place it were evr you want...
    Cons: Cd instalation sus.... but u just have to play wit the instalation
    I can get internet from the back of my 2 story house.... and i still get 4 bars... easy to hide if you don't want your parents to notice..... comes with and usb adapter, so you can place it were evr you want... Cd instalation sus.... but u just have to play wit the instalation
    February 8, 2011 Paras says:
    Pros: I was thinking to run the cable as I do not want to drop signals and want solid connection always..and this thing does it all and clean..........
    Cons: Antenna little bit Big for front side, but i guess it helps for better signal strength..
    I was thinking to run the cable as I do not want to drop signals and want solid connection always..and this thing does it all and clean.......... Antenna little bit Big for front side, but i guess it helps for better signal strength..
    February 8, 2011 bret says:
    Pros: its a great little wirless adapter! small for the most part and works about anywhere with good strength.
    Cons: its a littly big when it comes to sharing USB ports but overall its great
    its a great little wirless adapter! small for the most part and works about anywhere with good strength. its a littly big when it comes to sharing USB ports but overall its great great for the price and does what it needs to.
    February 7, 2011 RedxFred says:
    Pros: Simple to use
    Cons: USB cap is easy to lose. (You have to put something in this box)
    Simple to use USB cap is easy to lose. (You have to put something in this box) Put the mini-CD in your drive, follow the instructions, and off you go! Takes about 5 minutes.
    February 5, 2011 Flynny says:
    Pros: Works better than my old adaptor. Full signal strength where the old one only had 3 bars. Relatively painless set in Windows 7 x64
    Cons: Biggish antenna. Really not a problem though.
    Works better than my old adaptor. Full signal strength where the old one only had 3 bars. Relatively painless set in Windows 7 x64 Biggish antenna. Really not a problem though. I don't know what more to say. It works.
    January 26, 2011 old john says:
    Pros: Got this wireless adapter to match my tp-link router, was an easy installation using the resource disk and QSS easy connetcion. Used it on the desktop which I moved upstairs and connected the usb cable to the back and the adapter sits on top. The reception is excellent and I haven't noticed any decrease in speed or picture quality doing regular home use computing. I have a dual boot (xp & vista home) on the desktop and works well on both os.
    Cons: Found none at this time
    Got this wireless adapter to match my tp-link router, was an easy installation using the resource disk and QSS easy connetcion. Used it on the desktop which I moved upstairs and connected the usb cable to the back and the adapter sits on top. The reception is excellent and I haven't noticed any decrease in speed or picture quality doing regular home use computing. I have a dual boot (xp & vista home) on the desktop and works well on both os. Found none at this time The high gain ant. and adapter has no problem sitting on top of the desktop with the usb cable attached to the back of the computer.
    January 24, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: I got this for an easy way to connect to my network without the need to run a temporary LAN cable each time I take on a computer repair job for friends or family (which I've been doing allot of lately). When compared to my laptop's built-in 54g this has greater range. No problems installing on Windows 7 64 bit.
    Cons: It's a bit larger than I expected, but since it comes with a USB extension cable it won't block any nearby USB ports.
    I got this for an easy way to connect to my network without the need to run a temporary LAN cable each time I take on a computer repair job for friends or family (which I've been doing allot of lately). When compared to my laptop's built-in 54g this has greater range. No problems installing on Windows 7 64 bit. It's a bit larger than I expected, but since it comes with a USB extension cable it won't block any nearby USB ports. A green activity light, although concealed, can be seen glowing through the white plastic casing. Speed is untested since I don't use it for file transfers so I cannot comment on that.
    January 24, 2011 Barry O' says:
    Pros: nice price, works well with Win7 64.
    USB connection gives the ability to move it from computer-to-computer with out opening the case and pulling out a card.
    Cons: see other thoughts
    nice price, works well with Win7 64.
    USB connection gives the ability to move it from computer-to-computer with out opening the case and pulling out a card. see other thoughts Can't complain about it not working with Linux as it was not advertised to do so. I would have been happier if Debian Linux could have made use of it but I purchased it for a Windows computer. Maybe a future Linux release will work.
    Did not try the included software to connect, wired the computer into my router and let Win Update install any needed software then move it to a new location that I don't want to run a wire to.
    January 23, 2011 RockJunkie says:
    Pros: Compact, Great range, wireless N. I bought this for an older laptop whose built in wifi adapter was having issues and only had wireless B and G. I immediatly saw incresed transfer speeds.
    Cons: None so far.
    Compact, Great range, wireless N. I bought this for an older laptop whose built in wifi adapter was having issues and only had wireless B and G. I immediatly saw incresed transfer speeds. None so far.
    January 23, 2011 DRT says:
    Pros: One of the PC's I have I keep with all the old legacy operating systems, XP, Vista & 7 on different partitions so I can boot into whatever if I need to. I wanted to put this somewhere out of the way yet have internet access, it took me longer to boot vista than to install the drivers. It worked great on each platform, seemed fast enough and was drop dead simple to install.
    Cons: None yet
    One of the PC's I have I keep with all the old legacy operating systems, XP, Vista & 7 on different partitions so I can boot into whatever if I need to. I wanted to put this somewhere out of the way yet have internet access, it took me longer to boot vista than to install the drivers. It worked great on each platform, seemed fast enough and was drop dead simple to install. None yet It comes with a USB extension cable, a nice touch. I put the actual receiver away from the computer to minimize any potential interference and used a small velcro patch to stick it on the back of the bookshelf.
    I'm impressed, usually you get something and it goes 99% through the installation and your missing that one little thing, not this, works great.
    January 23, 2011 Dokmow says:
    Pros: Works great
    Easy install
    good distance
    Cons: Because of the way the USB is installed in the computer, the antenna will point down or to either side, not up. Doesn't seem to matter though
    Works great
    Easy install
    good distance Because of the way the USB is installed in the computer, the antenna will point down or to either side, not up. Doesn't seem to matter though
    January 21, 2011 Derddy Dert says:
    Pros: i do not understand why the cost of this thing is so low. Perhaps others are sorely overpriced. I have this thing plugged directly into my computer. I point it DIRECTLY at my refrigerator as behind the refrigerator and through the wall and the TV on the other side is my router... I always have nothing less than full bars.
    This adapter is truly like no other. The latency is just as good if not better than plugging directly into your router with cat5 wire.
    Installs easily on Windows 7 x64. The way I installed it was I plugged it in and manually located the driver on the CD and added it. (I did this in fear of adding unnecessary third party software that comes when you don't know what you are doing and click buttons on Installation CD menus)
    Cons: If you use the added USB extension cord your latency will drop to that of "other" wireless devices as it does not relay the ideal amount of power. They were nice enough to give a fre USB cord but I am yet to find a USB adapter that comes with a free repeating USB extension which is not relevant to the quality of this device itself.
    i do not understand why the cost of this thing is so low. Perhaps others are sorely overpriced. I have this thing plugged directly into my computer. I point it DIRECTLY at my refrigerator as behind the refrigerator and through the wall and the TV on the other side is my router... I always have nothing less than full bars.
    This adapter is truly like no other. The latency is just as good if not better than
    January 19, 2011 Linkmax says:
    Pros: Device plugged in and installed flawlessly, GREAT signal.
    Cons: DHL shipping, avoid it at ALL costs. It took the product longer than expected for it to show up, and they rerouted it through the USPS. Never using DHL again!
    Device plugged in and installed flawlessly, GREAT signal. DHL shipping, avoid it at ALL costs. It took the product longer than expected for it to show up, and they rerouted it through the USPS. Never using DHL again! Loving the adapter though.
    January 18, 2011 J. Lyman says:
    Pros: Bought this adapter because I needed something simple in the interim and it was inexpensive. I haven't had any experience with TP-Link but their products seemed to have gotten good reviews overall in the past so I figured, why not?
    It's a nice and small adapter that works great for laptops or desktops alike. Range is good and simple to setup.
    Cons: None.
    Bought this adapter because I needed something simple in the interim and it was inexpensive. I haven't had any experience with TP-Link but their products seemed to have gotten good reviews overall in the past so I figured, why not?
    It's a nice and small adapter that works great for laptops or desktops alike. Range is good and simple to setup. None. If you plan on using it for a desktop setup, like myself, I suggest using the USB extension and putting it up on your desk or a surface higher than the tower. I found that I was only getting roughtly 3 of 5 bars while directly connected to the PC and 5 bars when above and away from the PC. My guess is interference, which is no big deal. Speeds didn't seem to change from A to B.
    January 18, 2011 bayourebel says:
    Pros: It worked right out of the box seems ok.
    Cons: I had to mount it outside of the room on door frame to pick up signal better. I thought it would go thru walls better with the antenna.
    It worked right out of the box seems ok. I had to mount it outside of the room on door frame to pick up signal better. I thought it would go thru walls better with the antenna.
    January 18, 2011 ToddK says:
    Pros: Plugged it into an old Evo N1015v laptop and it worked right away with Windows XP. Great signal strength anywhere in my 2 floor house.
    Cons: It is a big dongle, but that is probably the reason it has such far reaching strength.
    Plugged it into an old Evo N1015v laptop and it worked right away with Windows XP. Great signal strength anywhere in my 2 floor house. It is a big dongle, but that is probably the reason it has such far reaching strength. This was replacing an old Netgear PCMCIA card that gave me problems all of the time.
    January 17, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Fast reliable consistent connection. Really impressed with the simple performance.
    Cons: Blinking LED is completely unnecessary and annoying.
    Fast reliable consistent connection. Really impressed with the simple performance. Blinking LED is completely unnecessary and annoying.
    January 16, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Ubuntu 10.04 and win 7 works out of the box, windows xp drivers are easily installed. setup gui gives you the option of installing only the drivers so you don't have to worry about some crapware connection wizard.
    Cons: My Thinkpad x200 Intel wifi 5100 net card has approx 100' more distance connecting to the tp link wr1043nd router.
    Ubuntu 10.04 and win 7 works out of the box, windows xp drivers are easily installed. setup gui gives you the option of installing only the drivers so you don't have to worry about some crapware connection wizard. My Thinkpad x200 Intel wifi 5100 net card has approx 100' more distance connecting to the tp link wr1043nd router. I own a networking company and have used Cisco for nearly 8 years for all of my hardware. I decided to use tplink routers and these adapters at a customer and there 5 yr old d-link equipment had more range and dropped fewer packets, when within about 80-100' it had an extremely constant ping rate but any further than 150 and it starts dropping packets.
    January 14, 2011 VBpgmr says:
    Pros: Agreeable price. Excellent connection speeds. Works as advertised. Windows 7 64bit drivers on the CD.
    Cons: Green blinking light. Unit is fat-takes up a lot of space in the USB port.
    Agreeable price. Excellent connection speeds. Works as advertised. Windows 7 64bit drivers on the CD. Green blinking light. Unit is fat-takes up a lot of space in the USB port. my Cable Company hotspot is 200 yards away and the laptop internal adapter would get one bar (if the prevailing winds were good) pages would time out or b-a-r-e-l-y load...This handy device gives me three bars and now the internet is useable.
    January 14, 2011 Mr. C says:
    Pros: It does exactly what it is suppose to do. Installation was extremely easy, if it takes you longer than 5 min, there is something wrong with you or your computer. :) My router is two floors above my room and i still get at least 4 bars.
    Cons: Haven't found any so far.
    It does exactly what it is suppose to do. Installation was extremely easy, if it takes you longer than 5 min, there is something wrong with you or your computer. :) My router is two floors above my room and i still get at least 4 bars. Haven't found any so far.
    January 11, 2011 dozntmatter says:
    Pros: Easy install.
    Strong signal.
    Comes with usb extension cord.
    Cheap cheap cheap.
    Cons: The cover to the usb connection is detachable, so it could be lost...not that you would need to keep it anyways.
    Easy install.
    Strong signal.
    Comes with usb extension cord.
    Cheap cheap cheap. The cover to the usb connection is detachable, so it could be lost...not that you would need to keep it anyways. The computer i'm using this with is upstairs, while the our wireless router is in a room downstairs; yet the received signal is still strong. Couldn't ask for more.
    January 11, 2011 skyhawk says:
    Pros: I owned a different, well known adapter before this and I could only get 2, maybe 3 signal strength bars out of 5 on a good day. The transfer rate averaged maybe 36 Mbps. Some days it would drop to 18 Mbps, rarely did I see 54 Mbps. I've used this adapter for two weeks now and it is 3-4 bars and always 54 Mbps. I used the 3 ft cord that came with the adapter to plug it in as the computer is in an alcove in my computer desk with little space in back.
    Cons: The provided cord is only 3 ft long. I bought a 10 ft cord to move the adapter away from my computer and accessories. I plugged the 10 ft cord in yesterday and moved the adapter to the top of the computer desk hutch. At the higher elevation (same place my old adapter was located, I got an extra bar in signal strength so it is now a steady 4 bars. I guess that's a pro! Replace the short cord with a longer one.
    I owned a different, well known adapter before this and I could only get 2, maybe 3 signal strength bars out of 5 on a good day. The transfer rate averaged maybe 36 Mbps. Some days it would drop to 18 Mbps, rarely did I see 54 Mbps. I've used this adapter for two weeks now and it is 3-4 bars and always 54 Mbps. I used the 3 ft cord that came with the adapter to plug it in as the computer is in an alcove in my computer desk with little space in back. The provided cord is only 3 ft long. I bought a 10 ft cord to move the adapter away from my computer and accessories. I plugged the 10 ft cord in
    January 10, 2011 jin says:
    Pros: -works
    -good range ( i am about 15 yards away from the wireless router) and it gives 4 bars sometimes 5
    -simple plug, and install
    -comes with extra usb extend cable!
    Cons: -disc is useless if you have a x64
    -bulky usb
    -when plug in direct USB points downwards
    -works
    -good range ( i am about 15 yards away from the wireless router) and it gives 4 bars sometimes 5
    January 5, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: great speed, stable connection, compact size.
    Cons: cant think of any
    great speed, stable connection, compact size. cant think of any used this to replace a pci card on my system that was failing, and it is a welcome replacement.
    January 5, 2011 Anonymous says:
    Pros: This is one powerful little wireless adapter. The antenna is sturdy and has a full 360-degrees of rotation, which is fantastic. I replaced an old PCI wireless card with this (it was getting poor reception due to crowding because of SLI) and I could not be happier with my purchase.
    Cons: None.
    This is one powerful little wireless adapter. The antenna is sturdy and has a full 360-degrees of rotation, which is fantastic. I replaced an old PCI wireless card with this (it was getting poor reception due to crowding because of SLI) and I could not be happier with my purchase. None. I'm running Win 7-64 Ultimate, no issues whatsoever.
    January 1, 2011 Michael says:
    Pros: -The signal strength of this thing is amazing, seriously. My last adapter was running about 2-3 bars, and on random occasion 4 bars. This thing consistently gets 4 bars and a lot of times 5 bars, with a mediocre router about 30 feet away.
    -Easy to install, and has a couple of other features. I probably won't use them, but they're nice to have.
    -One of the best surprises this has, it comes with a USB extension cord. Not a necessity in my opinion, but it's pleasant to have.
    Needless to say, for 20 dollars, this thing dominates it's 40 dollar retail equivalents.
    Cons: The only real con this thing has, is that it's HUGE. That's not a drawback for me, but just the adapter alone is gigantic in comparison to other adapters, coupled with the antenna. This thing eats up a lot of space, and might not be easy to plug up in the back..
    The space was probably needed to get the hardware for the excellent signal strength so, no con for me, but it's worth noting.
    December 30, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Installed without a problem. Fast and easy. Perfect.
    Cons: None
    Installed without a problem. Fast and easy. Perfect. None
    December 30, 2010 Pud says:
    Pros: When it works it works well. I am getting 4/5 bars from my router downstairs and on the other side of the house using g (not n).
    Cons: Has issues when used on a windows 7 computer with Kaspersky anti-virus. I had it working for about an hour with the anti-virus until I unplugged the adapter and moved it to the back of the computer. It bugged out and hours later I was unable to get it connected. My simple solution was just to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security and put a different anti-virus in.
    When it works it works well. I am getting 4/5 bars from my router downstairs and on the other side of the house using g (not n). Has issues when used on a windows 7 computer with Kaspersky anti-virus. I had it working for about an hour with the anti-virus until I unplugged the adapter and moved it to the back of the computer. It bugged out and hours later I was unable to get it connected. My simple solution was just to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security and put a different anti-virus in. It works and it's cheap.
    December 29, 2010 PapaHomer says:
    Pros: Great reception & speed. Easy installation. Great price.
    Cons: None
    Great reception & speed. Easy installation. Great price. None
    December 28, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Haven't had it long. I use Windows XP SP3 and it connects right away at start-up no problem. Haven't had any drops and data transfer to another PC is fast.
    Cons: It might be a little big but it just sits behind my desktop on a rear USB port so not really a con for me.
    Haven't had it long. I use Windows XP SP3 and it connects right away at start-up no problem. Haven't had any drops and data transfer to another PC is fast. It might be a little big but it just sits behind my desktop on a rear USB port so not really a con for me.
    December 28, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: It works great!
    Cons: None
    It works great! None
    December 28, 2010 Afro says:
    Pros: Using this on a floor below where my router is and the internet is fine. I've been playing a lot of online games with no problem at all. Great price
    Cons: The antenna is a little awkward, but I just set it on a stool below my desk and its out of the way
    Using this on a floor below where my router is and the internet is fine. I've been playing a lot of online games with no problem at all. Great price The antenna is a little awkward, but I just set it on a stool below my desk and its out of the way Perfect for what I wanted!
    December 27, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great device-no problems good reception
    Cons: none
    Great device-no problems good reception none
    December 27, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Strong signal, connection hasn't dropped and signal doesn't fade.
    Cons: I installed on Vista 64. During install, I received an error message indicating the installation program is not compatible with my operating system. Fortunately, I had another computer with internet connection so I could look for help on how to install. Fortunately Vista has a setup utility built in to install it, but I wouldn't have known about it without having access to internet from other pc. After about an hour I got the unit installed - should have only been 5 minutes with proper instructions.
    Strong signal, connection hasn't dropped and signal doesn't fade. I installed on Vista 64. During install, I received an error message indicating the installation program is not compatible with my operating system. Fortunately, I had another computer with internet connection so I could look for help on how to install. Fortunately Vista has a setup utility built in to install it, but I wouldn't have known about it without having access to internet from other pc. After about an hour I got the unit installed - should have only been 5 minutes with proper instructions. TP-Link - if you are reading this, please update your instructions for Vista 64 installation to save other user's time, since the setup software isn't compatible.
    December 26, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works well. Its fast and maintains speed and connection. manages 4out of 5 bars were my MacBook gets 3.
    Cons: None
    Works well. Its fast and maintains speed and connection. manages 4out of 5 bars were my MacBook gets 3. None
    December 23, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Easy to install, strong signal to router
    Cons: None
    Easy to install, strong signal to router None
    December 21, 2010 Chris says:
    Pros: Easy to install.
    Cons: Slow. My new pc using this is slower than my 3 year old macbook.
    On speakeasy, my d/l speed is .5-1 mbps. while on my mac sitting in the same chair its 5-8 mbps.
    Easy to install. Slow. My new pc using this is slower than my 3 year old macbook.
    On speakeasy, my d/l speed is .5-1 mbps. while on my mac sitting in the same chair its 5-8 mbps.
    December 21, 2010 J5 says:
    Pros: Great Speed !!! I replaced my old usb wifi ( Linksys WUSB54GC ).
    Cons: Greed Led light is flashing 24/7. It is little annoying. If it bothers you alot then put a black tape to cover green led light.
    Great Speed !!! I replaced my old usb wifi ( Linksys WUSB54GC ). Greed Led light is flashing 24/7. It is little annoying. If it bothers you alot then put a black tape to cover green led light.
    December 21, 2010 Emp says:
    Pros: It works. It's paired with a TP Link router (working at g speed). I have not tried n speed but g speed works great.
    Cons: None
    It works. It's paired with a TP Link router (working at g speed). I have not tried n speed but g speed works great. None Antenna is pretty cool.
    December 20, 2010 Steve says:
    Pros: Works Great out of Box with Ubuntu, have confirmed that it also works great with Windows Vista 32bit Home, and even increased the signal strength of the system that is in a corner of the House that with no less then 3 other wireless cards or usb dongles typically had poor reception. Confirmed instant plugin and login to Wireless Network with Linux Mint 10.
    Cons: Wish I had check a bit more, does not come with Base on extender cable, its just a cable.
    Works Great out of Box with Ubuntu, have confirmed that it also works great with Windows Vista 32bit Home, and even increased the signal strength of the system that is in a corner of the House that with no less then 3 other wireless cards or usb dongles typically had poor reception. Confirmed instant plugin and login to Wireless Network with Linux Mint 10. Wish I had check a bit more, does not come with Base on extender cable, its just a cable. Wish it came with a Base for supporting it. Due to size of adapter and the external High Gain antenna, this is not a great mobile solution
    December 19, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Plug and play with Ubuntu 10.10
    Cons: None
    Plug and play with Ubuntu 10.10 None
    December 18, 2010 GSL says:
    Pros: This wireless adapter was so easy to setup on my Windows XP computer tower that I was blown away. Just needed my network key and BAM. It was done and connected to the internet with surprising speed. USB connection rocks!!!!
    Cons: None!!!!
    This wireless adapter was so easy to setup on my Windows XP computer tower that I was blown away. Just needed my network key and BAM. It was done and connected to the internet with surprising speed. USB connection rocks!!!! None!!!! My wireless router is less than 8 feet from my computer so no issue with walls or doors.
    December 17, 2010 Noah says:
    Pros: It's good, grabs a good signal, and overall hasn't lost connection yet.
    Cons: The only problem is is that it's not USB 3.0 so on my system, it has to use the standard usb. Because of this, it might cover up a second usb slot while its in use. So depending on your system, it would probably be best to get one that goes inside of your computer.
    It's good, grabs a good signal, and overall hasn't lost connection yet. The only problem is is that it's not USB 3.0 so on my system, it has to use the standard usb. Because of this, it might cover up a second usb slot while its in use. So depending on your system, it would probably be best to get one that goes inside of your computer. That con I listed is the only thing I don't like about this thing. Sadly, because it covers up a second slot on my system, I'm going to invest in one that goes on the inside.
    December 16, 2010 askantik says:
    Pros: Excellent reception. Windows 7 shows it has full strength and that's about 35 feet and 3 walls from the router. I live in an older house with thick walls and that isn't slowing it down a bit.
    Cons: I had to rig up a way to set it on the desk with the (included, which is nice) USB extension cord. I was planning on sticking it in the back of the computer, but the orientation of it (or my USB ports) would only allow it to do that if I had the antenna pointing straight down (towards the floor) or perpendicular to the floor. At any rate, not sure that this is necessarily the adapter's fault, and it's workin' fine now anyhow.
    Windows 7 wouldn't automatically recognize even a general driver for this thing. I had to insert the disc, which isn't a hassle or anything, but I can't remember the last time I used a CD or DVD to install software or drivers. I probably wouldn't even have a DVD drive in my computer now if it wasn't leftover from scrapping my previous machine...
    Excellent reception. Windows 7 shows it has full strength and that's about 35 feet and 3 walls from the router. I live in an older house with thick walls and that isn't slowing it down a bit. I had to rig up a way to set it on the desk with the (included, which is nice) USB extension cord. I was planning on sticking it in the back of the computer, but the orientation of it (or my USB ports) would only allow it to do that if I had the antenna pointing straight down (towards the floor) or perpendicular to the floor. At any rate, not
    December 14, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: This thing is smoking fast! No lag at all playing fps games. For the money, get this card.
    Cons: none!
    This thing is smoking fast! No lag at all playing fps games. For the money, get this card. none! This is the 1st time i have not had a hard wire to my pc. My wife and my self (more the wife) did not like the cable wire running around the base boards. Someone that i know is runing a more $ usb wireless adapter and he gets some fps probs playing WOW.
    December 14, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works great !
    Cons: The antana is too loose.
    Works great ! The antana is too loose.
    December 9, 2010 Grummon says:
    Pros: Freakn sweet adapter works smashingly good!
    Install was immediate & didn't even use the full software just drivers. better signal & more networks seen in the neighborhood too.
    Cons: None. Seriously.
    Freakn sweet adapter works smashingly good!
    Install was immediate & didn't even use the full software just drivers. better signal & more networks seen in the neighborhood too. None. Seriously. Get'chu 1 NOW if u have any desire to 'connect' wirelessly / see more available networks
    December 8, 2010 muzikisrich says:
    Pros: Has worked great since I installed it.
    Good range
    Good signal strength
    Cons: Nothing bad to say about it so far.
    Has worked great since I installed it.
    Good range
    Good signal strength Nothing bad to say about it so far.
    December 5, 2010 moneyguy77 says:
    Pros: Own 2 and ordering a third one, which will be here Tuesday or Wednesday. Getting the maximum of five bars and shows 65 Mbps which is the top seed on my modem. It was only $16 for the first two adapters. The price has gone up to $20 but well worth the price. Both computers are on the 2nd floor and modem is in the basement. Highly recommend this product for the money!
    Cons: None so far!
    Own 2 and ordering a third one, which will be here Tuesday or Wednesday. Getting the maximum of five bars and shows 65 Mbps which is the top seed on my modem. It was only $16 for the first two adapters. The price has gone up to $20 but well worth the price. Both computers are on the 2nd floor and modem is in the basement. Highly recommend this product for the money! None so far!
    December 3, 2010 GZer0 says:
    Pros: Simple to use and cheap. Plug it in and load the driver. That's it. Recognized my router right away and I'm getting great speeds. No complaints.
    Cons: None
    Simple to use and cheap. Plug it in and load the driver. That's it. Recognized my router right away and I'm getting great speeds. No complaints. None
    December 2, 2010 Dan says:
    Pros: Works, is simple to set up. Gives me wireless on my desktop machine, exactly why i bought it.
    Cons: Extension USB cable is a bit short. (nice that they even include one though) if this is for an under-the-desk machine like mine, a longer Fem-Male usb extension cord may be needed.
    Works, is simple to set up. Gives me wireless on my desktop machine, exactly why i bought it. Extension USB cable is a bit short. (nice that they even include one though) if this is for an under-the-desk machine like mine, a longer Fem-Male usb extension cord may be needed. there IS a status led on the front, you just cant see it when its off (its hidden under the front plastic)
    December 1, 2010 pbexe says:
    Pros: Excellent signal strength and range. I've replaced 5 "other name brand" wireless adaptors that would drop connections consistantly with these and have had no issues.
    Cons: The wireless client included leaves a little to be desired when running on an XP machine.
    MTBF unknown.
    Excellent signal strength and range. I've replaced 5 "other name brand" wireless adaptors that would drop connections consistantly with these and have had no issues. The wireless client included leaves a little to be desired when running on an XP machine.
    MTBF unknown. I'm using 7 of these in a business environment and they work great, the machines they're plugged into run 24/7, and the only issues I've had are windows related.
    November 30, 2010 packman says:
    Pros: External Antenna. Ease of setup.
    Cons: Slightly wide for side by side USB connectors if you're using both.
    External Antenna. Ease of setup. Slightly wide for side by side USB connectors if you're using both. Seems to work as advertised. I'm using it on a desktop. Easy setup with Windows 7 64bit. I did need to load the drivers from the disk to get it to recognize. After that, it picked up 10 access points in no time. Range seems to be good. I can see more points than with the built-in adapter in my laptop. I'd give it a 5, but I haven't had it long enough.
    November 30, 2010 Jim says:
    Pros: Full 5 bars on my windows 7 .plug and play so ez to install
    Cons: None
    Full 5 bars on my windows 7 .plug and play so ez to install None way better than linksys
    November 30, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: stronger signal (I suspect the 4 dB gain antenna helps a lot) than other similar dongles I have.
    Cons: does not move higher than 54 Mbs, although other devices around my network do go to 150.
    no Customer Service support I can attest to: tried phone,email, etc. Nothing.
    stronger signal (I suspect the 4 dB gain antenna helps a lot) than other similar dongles I have. does not move higher than 54 Mbs, although other devices around my network do go to 150.
    no Customer Service support I can attest to: tried phone,email, etc. Nothing. Did I get a 54 Mbs unit? I am using it on a WinXP 32 bit.
    November 30, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works mostly as advertised and was relatively easy to install on XPSP2
    Cons: Is listed as "high gain", but provided no noticable increase in signal strength. Wasn't a problem for our application, but could be for some. Still, it's a USB adapter with a non-directional antenna - what do you expect?
    Works mostly as advertised and was relatively easy to install on XPSP2 Is listed as "high gain", but provided no noticable increase in signal strength. Wasn't a problem for our application, but could be for some. Still, it's a USB adapter with a non-directional antenna - what do you expect?
    November 28, 2010 Jodi says:
    Pros: Dramatic increase in signal. I couldn't stay connected with my internal wireless card but the TL-WN722 locks on and stays locked on. Fast install, less than five minutes, and it's connected! This product is WELL worth the price!!! I've tried other products before and this one is hands down the best!!!!!!!!!!!
    Cons: This product does NOT work with Windows 7, 32bit OS. I run a dual boot system, whereas before I used Win7 32bit on my primary partition (which didn't work even with the new drivers from the website) I now use the 64bit OS. On my backup partition I use Vista Home Premium 32bit, and it worked on the first run (that's how I was able to download the Win7 drivers).
    Also, the antennae is on the wrong side of the product (you really won't get the full capability of the product without it). But using the USB extender cancels this out if you don't mind the long cable.
    Dramatic increase in signal. I couldn't stay connected with my internal wireless card but the TL-WN722 locks on and stays locked on. Fast install, less than five minutes, and it's connected! This product is WELL worth the price!!! I've tried other products before and this one is hands down the best!!!!!!!!!!! This product does NOT work with Windows 7, 32bit OS. I run a dual boot system, whereas before I used Win7 32bit on my primary partition (which didn't work even with the new drivers from the website) I now use the 64bit OS. On my backup partition I use Vista Home Premium 32bit, and it worked on
    November 26, 2010 rnmdriver@yahoo.com says:
    Pros: It is great! We bought one of these several months ago for my Daughters PC. It worked so well when I needed to replace an only WiFi adapter, this is the one I wanted. It gets really good signal, and has really good connection speed, getting almost the same speeds as my wife's laptop does 10 feet from the router, with this adapter being located 40+ feet in the next room.
    Cons: None it is easy to set up, and works great.
    It is great! We bought one of these several months ago for my Daughters PC. It worked so well when I needed to replace an only WiFi adapter, this is the one I wanted. It gets really good signal, and has really good connection speed, getting almost the same speeds as my wife's laptop does 10 feet from the router, with this adapter being located 40+ feet in the next room. None it is easy to set up, and works great.
    November 25, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: I bought this because my Asus laptop's built-in wireless adapter is weak and I often lose the signal from my router that's only 40' away! The TP-Link adapter is so much better: Wireless signal strength is stronger, web surfing/gaming/downloads smoother, and no more disconnects. The adapter also works well with my old Win XP desktop. (The laptop's OS is Vista 32.)
    Cons: My only concern is the durability of the adapter antenna because I travel a lot, but since it hasn't broken yet, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
    I bought this because my Asus laptop's built-in wireless adapter is weak and I often lose the signal from my router that's only 40' away! The TP-Link adapter is so much better: Wireless signal strength is stronger, web surfing/gaming/downloads smoother, and no more disconnects. The adapter also works well with my old Win XP desktop. (The laptop's OS is Vista 32.) My only concern is the durability of the adapter antenna because I travel a lot, but since it hasn't broken yet, I'll keep my fingers crossed. I did not bother with the software in the CD packaged with the adapter. Instead downloaded the ones from TP-Link's site. TP-Link's wireless connections software is not as pretty or intuitive as Windows'. Took me a minute to figure it out when I used the adapter in my WinXP desktop PC.
    November 20, 2010 distortedkickout says:
    Pros: I have a 6 mbps download package but I get 7 mbps with this.
    Enough said :)
    Cons: It doesn't fix my slow computer : /
    I have a 6 mbps download package but I get 7 mbps with this.
    Enough said :) It doesn't fix my slow computer : / Just installed drivers and boom. You win!
    November 20, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: It works. Not much more needs to be said. It's only 20 feet away from the router, so there shouldn't be any issues, but other cards manage.
    Cons: None
    It works. Not much more needs to be said. It's only 20 feet away from the router, so there shouldn't be any issues, but other cards manage. None It works.
    November 20, 2010 Beerbuz says:
    Pros: Just what I was looking for, plug-n-play for Ubunu 10.10. Didn't fell like running TP to this particular box or hassle with drivers. Looks like a decently made device and for $20 it's hard to beat if it continues to work.
    Cons: None so far.
    Just what I was looking for, plug-n-play for Ubunu 10.10. Didn't fell like running TP to this particular box or hassle with drivers. Looks like a decently made device and for $20 it's hard to beat if it continues to work. None so far.
    November 17, 2010 John says:
    Pros: Excellent strength. Plug and play with all the Linux distributions I have tried(live cd's). I use Ubuntu 10.10 predominately and it booted right away.
    Cons: None
    Excellent strength. Plug and play with all the Linux distributions I have tried(live cd's). I use Ubuntu 10.10 predominately and it booted right away. None Will recommend to other Linux users.
    November 16, 2010 kcir1971 says:
    Pros: Got a signal right away... maintains five bars. I moved up from a wireless G adapter to this one and all I can say is WOW!!!! For twenty bucks, this is a steal.
    Cons: NONE.
    Got a signal right away... maintains five bars. I moved up from a wireless G adapter to this one and all I can say is WOW!!!! For twenty bucks, this is a steal. NONE.
    November 16, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Its an excellent wireless network adopter, I also have netgear n hook to my other computer but TP-LINK TL-WN722N Wireless Adapter is working much better then the expensive netgear n adopter. It is best for online games & videos.
    Cons: excellent
    Its an excellent wireless network adopter, I also have netgear n hook to my other computer but TP-LINK TL-WN722N Wireless Adapter is working much better then the expensive netgear n adopter. It is best for online games & videos. excellent
    November 16, 2010 Radimus says:
    Pros: Popped in the CD and installed driver and the think works perfect!
    No extra software or anything, just plug it in and it finds the signal.
    Cons: None
    Popped in the CD and installed driver and the think works perfect!
    No extra software or anything, just plug it in and it finds the signal. None Cheap and simple, can't get any better than that!
    November 13, 2010 Pete says:
    Pros: Greatly increased my connection quality and overall speeds.
    Cons: None as of right now
    Greatly increased my connection quality and overall speeds. None as of right now White doesn't go with my setup, they should really make a black one.
    November 13, 2010 Leo says:
    Pros: plugged it in, following instructions. easy to install. worked without hassle.
    Cons: The installation cd is one of those smaller cds. I had to lay down my desktop (tower) so that the cd will stay in the cd drive.
    plugged it in, following instructions. easy to install. worked without hassle. The installation cd is one of those smaller cds. I had to lay down my desktop (tower) so that the cd will stay in the cd drive. not bad so far.
    November 11, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Significant improvement in signal strength over D-Link BWA130, plug and play, don't even need the disk that comes with, installs in seconds, absolutely zero issues since installation. Never once so much coughed.
    Cons: None. This is an excellent product for an excellent price.
    Significant improvement in signal strength over D-Link BWA130, plug and play, don't even need the disk that comes with, installs in seconds, absolutely zero issues since installation. Never once so much coughed. None. This is an excellent product for an excellent price. Shipping was a day faster than expected.
    November 10, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Gives good speed when used with my ancient XP laptop.
    Cons: Even the updated drivers from the manufacturer's website fail to work with Win 7. The card is recognized but picks up no networks when there are about 10 present. ><
    Gives good speed when used with my ancient XP laptop. Even the updated drivers from the manufacturer's website fail to work with Win 7. The card is recognized but picks up no networks when there are about 10 present. >< Would not recommend for Win 7 until they have fixed the drivers. Other than that a great deal.
    November 10, 2010 andrew.dejong5 says:
    Pros: Worked flawlessly in Windows 7 x64. Easy install, great connectivity.
    Cons: The driver and utility installer crashed when using Windows XP x64. I could not find a workaround.
    Worked flawlessly in Windows 7 x64. Easy install, great connectivity. The driver and utility installer crashed when using Windows XP x64. I could not find a workaround. I'm still giving this 4 stars because it works flawlessly in 64-bit Windows 7, which is where I spend most of my time. But whenever I boot with 64-bit XP, I have to use a wire.
    November 7, 2010 Mitch says:
    Pros: Great receiver. Wireless router is 1 floor up and i still stay at 5 bars. No connection problems either :D.
    Cons: none
    Great receiver. Wireless router is 1 floor up and i still stay at 5 bars. No connection problems either :D. none
    November 4, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Does as it should. I'm using it strictly on my "always on box" for serving music to my cell phone and as a proxy server for ... places that are restricted
    Cons: none
    Does as it should. I'm using it strictly on my "always on box" for serving music to my cell phone and as a proxy server for ... places that are restricted none
    November 3, 2010 Carlos says:
    Pros: Excellent range reception. 5 bars from where the router is two stories down.
    Easy setup. Up and running in 5 minutes.
    Cons: Installation software is cumbersome and the instructions are pretty much worthless. They do not match what you actually see on the screen. Even so, it's pretty intuitive to install.
    Excellent range reception. 5 bars from where the router is two stories down.
    Easy setup. Up and running in 5 minutes. Installation software is cumbersome and the instructions are pretty much worthless. They do not match what you actually see on the screen. Even so, it's pretty intuitive to install.
    October 30, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works right out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10.... only reason why i bought it
    Cons: none so far, hopefully it will continue to have good performance
    Works right out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10.... only reason why i bought it none so far, hopefully it will continue to have good performance Thanks to whoever reported this works with ubuntu 10.10, i actually bought a rosewill brand wireless hoping it would work with ubuntu but it did not. so this one was my good purchase
    October 29, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Cheap. Works on Windows 7 32bit. Says it works for Vista 64bit.
    Cons: Included a 64bit driver embedded in the drivers disk. After installation, the wireless adapter did not connect to the IPv4 protocol connection. The funny part was that it installed seemingly fine. Also tried installing drivers specific to windows 7 64bit on some tech forums. Same thing.
    Cheap. Works on Windows 7 32bit. Says it works for Vista 64bit. Included a 64bit driver embedded in the drivers disk. After installation, the wireless adapter did not connect to the IPv4 protocol connection. The funny part was that it installed seemingly fine. Also tried installing drivers specific to windows 7 64bit on some tech forums. Same thing.
    October 29, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Put it in my new computer with windos 7 came right up! full bars! its $20 you cant go wrong.
    Cons: i have none right know ill wright back in a few weeks!
    Put it in my new computer with windos 7 came right up! full bars! its $20 you cant go wrong. i have none right know ill wright back in a few weeks!
    October 27, 2010 iP says:
    Pros: Great signal strength and speed. almost comparable to being plugged in via Ethernet cable.
    Cons: Disconnects intermittently but re installation of driver fixed that problem. Also, maybe black would have been a good color option? but that's just cosmetics.
    Great signal strength and speed. almost comparable to being plugged in via Ethernet cable. Disconnects intermittently but re installation of driver fixed that problem. Also, maybe black would have been a good color option? but that's just cosmetics. It works,and works real good. what else is there to say. No wonder this adapter is one of the highest rated on this site.
    October 24, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great reception / transmit range. Also, Windows 7 (32 & 64bit) automatically installed atheros chipset driver without the installation CD from the package and it worked fine. So, you don't have to use it if you have Windows 7 in your computer.
    Cons: None so far.
    Great reception / transmit range. Also, Windows 7 (32 & 64bit) automatically installed atheros chipset driver without the installation CD from the package and it worked fine. So, you don't have to use it if you have Windows 7 in your computer. None so far.
    October 24, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works with out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10. Just plug it in.
    Cons: Does not work with Ubuntu 10.04 without downloading and compiling a driver. Not for the causal user.
    Works with out of the box with Ubuntu 10.10. Just plug it in. Does not work with Ubuntu 10.04 without downloading and compiling a driver. Not for the causal user.
    October 17, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Huge range, can pick up my router that's 2 stories up, and has full connectivity. Great price for this item.
    Cons: White? Kinda large? None really.
    Huge range, can pick up my router that's 2 stories up, and has full connectivity. Great price for this item. White? Kinda large? None really.
    October 17, 2010 Zeidrich says:
    Pros: Works just fine. Using the adapter as I write this review. Easy to install. No trouble with the provided drivers.
    Cons: None as of yet.
    Works just fine. Using the adapter as I write this review. Easy to install. No trouble with the provided drivers. None as of yet. Used on an old desktop from early 2000s. Router is in the same room providing excellent signal reception.
    October 17, 2010 MiKaJ says:
    Pros: Works perfect on windows. Tested on XP and Vista... and says it is Windows 7 compatible. Signal strength is great. Computer is same distance away from AP, ~ 50ft through walls, as my laptop which has an iwlagn card and TP-Link gets better signal.
    Cons: Doesn't work with Linux as far as I know. I use Gentoo distro and the kernel doesn't have a driver for it. I checked and it is "unknown" whether there will even be one developed. Other models have drivers available however.
    Works perfect on windows. Tested on XP and Vista... and says it is Windows 7 compatible. Signal strength is great. Computer is same distance away from AP, ~ 50ft through walls, as my laptop which has an iwlagn card and TP-Link gets better signal. Doesn't work with Linux as far as I know. I use Gentoo distro and the kernel doesn't have a driver for it. I checked and it is "unknown" whether there will even be one developed. Other models have drivers available however.
    October 16, 2010 PMDMN says:
    Pros: Great product and price. Good range and signal strength.
    Cons: Only time will tell.
    Great product and price. Good range and signal strength. Only time will tell.
    October 11, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Full bars
    stylish design
    plug-in ready
    Cons: cannot detect wireless N network
    Full bars
    stylish design
    plug-in ready cannot detect wireless N network I upgraded my router just so I can connect to my 5.0 ghz wireless N network but it cannot detect it. My roommate connects to it just fine. However, it can connect to the 2.4 band with a steady 4-5 bars.
    October 11, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Nice looking.
    Cons: Drivers are not provided for linux. Linux drivers are not in standard production yet.
    Nice looking. Drivers are not provided for linux. Linux drivers are not in standard production yet.
    October 10, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Clear, good connection
    Cons: None so far.
    Clear, good connection None so far.
    October 7, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: works, installed easy, setup easy, was surfing in no time. Perfect fo my older laptop, but will be usefull for all my computers.
    Cons: none so far.
    works, installed easy, setup easy, was surfing in no time. Perfect fo my older laptop, but will be usefull for all my computers. none so far. I took an egg away for the sheer size of the thing, its size and shape make it sag from the USB. I am afraid that over time it will damage the USB slot or may fall out onto a floor.
    October 4, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Didn't think it'd work well because it was a USB adapter. I was wrong. It was great.
    Cons: It's a USB adapter and I'm concerned I'll hit it and snap it off the back of my computer.
    Didn't think it'd work well because it was a USB adapter. I was wrong. It was great. It's a USB adapter and I'm concerned I'll hit it and snap it off the back of my computer. No regrets.
    October 4, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Installed on Windows XP with no problems using the installation CD. We were connected to the internet in 5 minutes.
    Cons: None
    Installed on Windows XP with no problems using the installation CD. We were connected to the internet in 5 minutes. None The laptop I installed this on was an older (2004) Compaq Presario. The internal WiFi had outdated
    wireless protocols that wouldn't work on the wireless network that was provided. Signal strength had 5 bars from the start. I have no complaints with the speed.
    October 4, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: It works just how advertised. Get about 2.5mb/s on downloads.
    Cons: Blinking green light is sort of annoying but nothing electrical tape can't fix.
    It works just how advertised. Get about 2.5mb/s on downloads. Blinking green light is sort of annoying but nothing electrical tape can't fix. I wish there weren't so many brick walls in my house.
    September 30, 2010 JD says:
    Pros: Device detects more wireless broadcast around around my location than my Netgear wireless N. I am able to connect to my wireless, at least for 30 to 60 seconds. I did not stop trying trying to make connection, with 5 computers, until 5 minutes midnight starting 6:45 pm (huh?).
    Cons: I will be able to connect to some website but only for a few seconds and it will disconnect itself and will never reconnect back. If I want to use the existing wireless profile to reconnect, I will have to reboot the computer. I will not connect or find any wireless broadcast if you just delete the existing profile and recreating a new one.
    Device detects more wireless broadcast around around my location than my Netgear wireless N. I am able to connect to my wireless, at least for 30 to 60 seconds. I did not stop trying trying to make connection, with 5 computers, until 5 minutes midnight starting 6:45 pm (huh?). I will be able to connect to some website but only for a few seconds and it will disconnect itself and will never reconnect back. If I want to use the existing wireless profile to reconnect, I will have to reboot the computer. I will not connect or find any wireless broadcast if you just delete the existing profile and recreating a new one. sushi for lunch? hmmm....
    September 26, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Plugged into my computer, win7 64bit. did NOT auto install drivers. had to install drivers with the mini cd provided. No big deal, takes 2 mins without restarting needed. I was surprised how well it works. I can get fairly good distance without loosing too much speed. For the price, nothing beats this for a USB adapter.
    Cons: It's kinda fat. You might not be able to plug another USB into the port if they are too close.
    Plugged into my computer, win7 64bit. did NOT auto install drivers. had to install drivers with the mini cd provided. No big deal, takes 2 mins without restarting needed. I was surprised how well it works. I can get fairly good distance without loosing too much speed. For the price, nothing beats this for a USB adapter. It's kinda fat. You might not be able to plug another USB into the port if they are too close. Not for Desktops. If you plug this into the back of your PC, the antennae shoots out from the BOTTOM. not TOO big of a deal, but PCI wireless cards works way better IMO. I just tested it out on my desktop anyways.
    September 26, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works great with Win7. Just plug and play.
    Cons: It's white?
    Works great with Win7. Just plug and play. It's white?
    September 22, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Easy to install - didn't realize this was more suited for a laptop, but installed it in my desktop.
    Cons: None
    Easy to install - didn't realize this was more suited for a laptop, but installed it in my desktop. None Get this if you need a quick and easy wireless networking adapter for your computer
    September 16, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: It picks up well and does not drop off, at least not with W_7-64 bit. Have not tried it elsewhere
    Cons: None
    It picks up well and does not drop off, at least not with W_7-64 bit. Have not tried it elsewhere None Cheap enough an it works.
    September 16, 2010 Json says:
    Pros: Plugged it into USB, Win 7 auto installed. I put in my network security key and was connected. All in less than 2 minutes.
    Cons: NONE!
    Plugged it into USB, Win 7 auto installed. I put in my network security key and was connected. All in less than 2 minutes. NONE! I like pie
    September 15, 2010 ShadowMaster says:
    Pros: In reading the reviews it sounds like a great product, and I am wanting to get it.
    However I don't see anyone saying if it works with backtrack and/or if it supports packet injection, for personal security experiments of course....
    Cons: not free, no comments on if it works with backtrack or supports packet injection
    In reading the reviews it sounds like a great product, and I am wanting to get it.
    However I don't see anyone saying if it works with backtrack and/or if it supports packet injection, for personal security experiments of course.... not free, no comments on if it works with backtrack or supports packet injection
    September 15, 2010 Reactor84 says:
    Pros: Quick install, clean interface for the client, great price, can pick up our router at full strength through five walls (along with all of our neighbors).
    Cons: None.
    Quick install, clean interface for the client, great price, can pick up our router at full strength through five walls (along with all of our neighbors). None.
    September 14, 2010 Bootleg says:
    Pros: Great Reception Low Price
    Cons: Could not see 5ghz router - had to set router to 2.4ghz
    Great Reception Low Price Could not see 5ghz router - had to set router to 2.4ghz Technical Support Was Quick To Answer Emails.
    September 14, 2010 Snowman says:
    Pros: I played online game (Mechwarrior Mercs) thru 4 walls and 60 yd. away from router with low ping.
    Easy setup.
    LOW cost and free shipping. May be the best $20 I ever spent.
    Cons: None!!!
    I played online game (Mechwarrior Mercs) thru 4 walls and 60 yd. away from router with low ping.
    Easy setup.
    LOW cost and free shipping. May be the best $20 I ever spent. None!!!
    September 14, 2010 thefinalgamer says:
    Pros: works great. i have full bars when i use to have 3
    Cons: the size. have to use the usb cable
    works great. i have full bars when i use to have 3 the size. have to use the usb cable i love this device, my dl speeds have increased
    September 12, 2010 DangerZone says:
    Pros: Plug and play.No disconnects. Easy install.
    Cons: None
    Plug and play.No disconnects. Easy install. None
    September 8, 2010 Vann says:
    Pros: - Fantastic signal reception strength
    - High gain external antenna (removable/replaceable)
    - Supports 802.11n
    - Sleek, solid form factor
    Cons: Absolutely none.
    - Fantastic signal reception strength
    - High gain external antenna (removable/replaceable)
    - Supports 802.11n
    - Sleek, solid form factor Absolutely none. This thing is an amazing value for the money. My router is a good 75-100ft away and about 4-5 walls in between. I have max signal strength compared to the no signal my pci card picks up.
    September 6, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Right out of the box, Great signal
    Cons: None so far
    Right out of the box, Great signal None so far Way better then my other pci wifi
    September 6, 2010 mstonebu says:
    Pros: Simple install, wonderful range, great price (19.99)
    Cons: havent found one yet
    Simple install, wonderful range, great price (19.99) havent found one yet Great price/value ratio
    September 6, 2010 mrvirginia says:
    Pros: Worked flawlessly on first try with installation cd, on Windows7
    Cons: Signal strength shows one less bar than my laptop's wifi.
    Worked flawlessly on first try with installation cd, on Windows7 Signal strength shows one less bar than my laptop's wifi. Just built my first gaming rig and picked this usb wifi adapter up. Was worried I would have to hunt down drivers for Windows7 but after using the included cd it just worked. Although it shows one less bar than my laptop, I did a speed test and they're getting the same download/upload speeds. No problems here.
    September 5, 2010 Russ says:
    Pros: High transfer rates. Easy installation.
    Cons: Don't use this adapter if you have a USB mouse - it interferes with tracking and clicks.
    High transfer rates. Easy installation. Don't use this adapter if you have a USB mouse - it interferes with tracking and clicks.
    September 2, 2010 Joe says:
    Pros: Performs as stated. I was getting poor reception with my onboard Sony Vaio wireless and now get full bars with this adapter. I would recommend it.
    Cons: It is bulky to put in USB slot but comes with usb cable if you need to use another port. Would be nice if it were slimmer but I guess you can't have it all.
    Performs as stated. I was getting poor reception with my onboard Sony Vaio wireless and now get full bars with this adapter. I would recommend it. It is bulky to put in USB slot but comes with usb cable if you need to use another port. Would be nice if it were slimmer but I guess you can't have it all.
    September 2, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Pulls in way more wireless networks than my previous adapter, also maintains a solid 5 bars for the signal compared to my previous 2-3 bars. Never have any connection issues that I can blame on this. Just does an outstanding job for the price.
    Cons: I personally don't really like the usb drives that stick out, prefer pci adapters, but considering how amazing it is there's no way i can dock any eggs for this minor quibble.
    Pulls in way more wireless networks than my previous adapter, also maintains a solid 5 bars for the signal compared to my previous 2-3 bars. Never have any connection issues that I can blame on this. Just does an outstanding job for the price. I personally don't really like the usb drives that stick out, prefer pci adapters, but considering how amazing it is there's no way i can dock any eggs for this minor quibble.
    August 30, 2010 JC says:
    Pros: Worked great right as soon as I plugged it in and installed drivers. Has a better range than my laptops built-in wireless and was detecting tons of networks that were previously out of reach.
    Cons: Had a bit of a hiccup when installing drivers from the provided software disc. So just went to TP-LINK's website and grabbed the drivers there then only took a minute to install.
    Worked great right as soon as I plugged it in and installed drivers. Has a better range than my laptops built-in wireless and was detecting tons of networks that were previously out of reach. Had a bit of a hiccup when installing drivers from the provided software disc. So just went to TP-LINK's website and grabbed the drivers there then only took a minute to install.
    August 28, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Worky, good range, picks up networks previously unknown or out of range on other adapters.
    Cons: none
    Worky, good range, picks up networks previously unknown or out of range on other adapters. none worky as advertised cheapy cheapy, worky worky, nice value.
    windoz 7 worky. unknown with linux.
    August 27, 2010 sdguy says:
    Pros: Works fast and reliable with a Apple wireless router. I'm getting another
    Cons: none
    Works fast and reliable with a Apple wireless router. I'm getting another none
    August 26, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: None
    Cons: Bought this thing about 2 weeks ago, and it doesn't work.
    Followed the directions about installing the drivers, and still doesnt work.
    It comes up in device manager, but it doesn't allow me to see any networks.
    Luckily I only payed 20 bucks for this thing. Next time I'm going with the netgear.
    None Bought this thing about 2 weeks ago, and it doesn't work.
    Followed the directions about installing the drivers, and still doesnt work.
    August 25, 2010 Luke says:
    Pros: Drivers and utilities were a breeze to install. Signal strength and speed are great. After upgrading to this from a PCI Wireless G adapter, I am blown away!
    Cons: None. Keeping the antenna further away from the rest of the computer via a tether is what some people swear by, but I have had no problems with interference whatsoever.
    Drivers and utilities were a breeze to install. Signal strength and speed are great. After upgrading to this from a PCI Wireless G adapter, I am blown away! None. Keeping the antenna further away from the rest of the computer via a tether is what some people swear by, but I have had no problems with interference whatsoever.
    August 24, 2010 sugosugita says:
    Pros: Really REALLY fast connection
    Just pop this sucker in, install drivers and you are in business within two minutes
    Cons: limited antenna articulation (it'll bend only a couple directions
    Really REALLY fast connection
    Just pop this sucker in, install drivers and you are in business within two minutes limited antenna articulation (it'll bend only a couple directions get it.
    August 22, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Maybe it is good for xp/vista/7
    Cons: It does not have driver for windows 2008 server
    Be careful
    Maybe it is good for xp/vista/7 It does not have driver for windows 2008 server
    Be careful
    August 20, 2010 JadedKnight says:
    Pros: Sleek design, comes with a long usb extension cable, gives me good signal and gives me higher speeds than I knew my internet was capable of.
    Cons: It didn't sing me a nifty show tune when I opened the box.
    Sleek design, comes with a long usb extension cable, gives me good signal and gives me higher speeds than I knew my internet was capable of. It didn't sing me a nifty show tune when I opened the box. I used this to replace a certain other famous brand, you know, the B one. :P The other one was ten dollars more than this one, and this one works much, MUCH better.
    August 20, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: would not know, I ordered this item and paid extra for 3 day shipping, that was a week ago and found out from ups that it was shipped regular ground, not 3 day, I paid extra because of a time concern and now will not recieve this product at all, thanks new egg for dropping the ball again.
    Cons: customer service, HA! available monday through friday and limited hours as well, way to look out for your customers, really folks, keep your expectations extremely low with these guys and you will never be unhappy, but if you expect a company to do what they say, i suggest you go elsewhere.
    would not know, I ordered this item and paid extra for 3 day shipping, that was a week ago and found out from ups that it was shipped regular ground, not 3 day, I paid extra because of a time concern and now will not recieve this product at all, thanks new egg for dropping the ball again. customer service, HA! available monday through friday and limited hours as well, way to look out for your customers, really folks, keep your expectations extremely low with these guys and you will never be unhappy, but if you expect a company to do what they say, i suggest you go elsewhere. new egg used to be a quality company with good customer care, not sure when that ended, but it has.
    August 19, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Look no further! I was familiar with TP-Link to begin with, great company, what I wasn't familiar with was this model. And I must say it has been the best purchase per dollar amount I've made in at least 2 years. Set up was easy, use the CD, and service was boosted from 2 bars max to 4-5 bars :)
    Cons: Absolutely none!!!
    Look no further! I was familiar with TP-Link to begin with, great company, what I wasn't familiar with was this model. And I must say it has been the best purchase per dollar amount I've made in at least 2 years. Set up was easy, use the CD, and service was boosted from 2 bars max to 4-5 bars :) Absolutely none!!!
    August 10, 2010 Brandon L says:
    Pros: Compared to my 9 month old rosewill RNX-N300 this thing is a dream. I've got 5 bars on the otherside of my house through several rooms while the rosewill gave me 2 or would decide to just not work at all.
    Also the price is awesome.
    Cons: None so far.
    Compared to my 9 month old rosewill RNX-N300 this thing is a dream. I've got 5 bars on the otherside of my house through several rooms while the rosewill gave me 2 or would decide to just not work at all.
    Also the price is awesome. None so far. For a brand I've never heard of, its great.
    August 10, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Good signal strength, works great in Win 7.
    Cons: Slightly bigger than typical flash drive, but a USB extension is provided
    Good signal strength, works great in Win 7. Slightly bigger than typical flash drive, but a USB extension is provided
    August 3, 2010 fritz says:
    Pros: -Connection and setup a breeze.
    -Coverage connection is triple what I had with Linksys's "N" Junky adapter and router.
    -My Router is in the Garage...separate from house...and I still have 4 bars in basement...WOW
    Cons: NONE
    -Connection and setup a breeze.
    -Coverage connection is triple what I had with Linksys's "N" Junky adapter and router.
    -My Router is in the Garage...separate from house...and I still have 4 bars in basement...WOW NONE I am now using a Belkin dual channel 150mb N router and the combo works great together...!
    August 3, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great reception at about 75ft away through several walls. Get the same signal strength and transfer rate as in the room with the router.
    Cons: none
    Great reception at about 75ft away through several walls. Get the same signal strength and transfer rate as in the room with the router. none I have had several wireless adaptors and this one is the best by far.
    August 1, 2010 Caramba says:
    Pros: Price
    Performance
    Ease of installation
    Nice looking (wish NE had it in black...)
    Cons: none
    Price
    Performance
    Ease of installation
    Nice looking (wish NE had it in black...) none I have an older laptop without wireless or USB 2.0. Pairing this with a Rosewill RC-600 4 Port USB2.0 PCMCIA Card works great, without external power supply for the USB 2.0 card. I velcroed the TP-Link to the top of the case and don't even think about it.
    July 31, 2010 P says:
    Pros: Price.
    Works as advertised.
    External antenna - can use different kinds of cans, foils and other signal boosters.
    Removable antenna - can connect whatever you want.
    Cons: does not pay my bills.
    Price.
    Works as advertised.
    External antenna - can use different kinds of cans, foils and other signal boosters.
    Removable antenna - can connect whatever you want. does not pay my bills. Thats exactly what I was looking for - it works with my asus eee netbook(win XP), its fast, and I get up to 200% signal boost compared to built-in wi-fi.
    July 26, 2010 Mr. 8Gb says:
    Pros: it's right on budget. works great.
    Cons: once plugged into the case, the antenna is pointing down.. a minor design flow. Not really a con for me though, the router is downstairs :)
    it's right on budget. works great. once plugged into the case, the antenna is pointing down.. a minor design flow. Not really a con for me though, the router is downstairs :) great little product.
    July 23, 2010 jman says:
    Pros: Easy installation and setup
    On at 54mbps
    Cons: none yet
    Easy installation and setup
    On at 54mbps none yet Great networking solution for a desktop pc I want to move.
    July 19, 2010 notBob in Owasso says:
    Pros: This passed the Hulu stream test, and several other obsticles, I tried to stump it with. Works well on Ult 7x64 with an easy download from site. It only required one try to pick-up three signals, and as I live on an acreage, that tells me the range is outstanding. I couldn't find a place that it would show less than full strength.
    Cons: That I put off wireless connectivity so long.
    They are out of stock.
    This passed the Hulu stream test, and several other obsticles, I tried to stump it with. Works well on Ult 7x64 with an easy download from site. It only required one try to pick-up three signals, and as I live on an acreage, that tells me the range is outstanding. I couldn't find a place that it would show less than full strength. That I put off wireless connectivity so long.
    They are out of stock. This was about as painless as you could ask for. ETA says later today. Better get one before they're gone again.
    July 18, 2010 Adam says:
    Pros: It gets a stable 54mbps. i know it says 150mbps but my router cant do that. I know if i put it on WPA/WPA2 it gets 65mbps but then it cant get the network key to work since my router is WEP.
    Cons: None so far.
    It gets a stable 54mbps. i know it says 150mbps but my router cant do that. I know if i put it on WPA/WPA2 it gets 65mbps but then it cant get the network key to work since my router is WEP. None so far. Ill have to do a follow-up in a little while.
    July 11, 2010 mrsjlpotter says:
    Pros: Quick, easy, and works! Not to mention cheap! The longest part of the process was finding my code key to connect to my router. :) Installation was a snap!
    Cons: None as far as I can tell.
    Quick, easy, and works! Not to mention cheap! The longest part of the process was finding my code key to connect to my router. :) Installation was a snap! None as far as I can tell. I bought this one over others because the manufacturer responded to negative feedback in the reviews to try to solve any possible problems. I figured anyone who stood behind their product that much was a pretty safe bet. I bought this to connect our old computer, which we moved upstairs, to the router downstairs. My internet runs a bit slower than the new computer downstairs, but I am pretty sure that is because this computer is almost a decade old. In fact, it might even run faster than when it was hardwired in downstairs!
    July 8, 2010 Gustov says:
    Pros: I'm seeing many more networks in area over the Netgear v311 wireless card this replaced & after getting the WIN7 driver from their site; using was as easy as opening box plugging into USB on back, connecting using windows & enjoying the excellent reception.
    Cons: Included softwre doesnt install into my Win7 32-bit Ultimate, driver on website easy to find & use though.
    I'm seeing many more networks in area over the Netgear v311 wireless card this replaced & after getting the WIN7 driver from their site; using was as easy as opening box plugging into USB on back, connecting using windows & enjoying the excellent reception. Included softwre doesnt install into my Win7 32-bit Ultimate, driver on website easy to find & use though. Wish i'd have been one of the early birds getn @ $10.00 before out of stock for a cpl weeks - @ $20.00 w/free shipping still seems worth it, if lasts a cpl years I'll be pleased
    July 8, 2010 Romv19 says:
    Pros: The antenna really help, I have 2 other adapters and this ones pics up more signals and with more bars than the other two one rosewill and a dlink.
    Cons: Windows 7 64bit doesn't automatically install the drivers.
    The antenna really help, I have 2 other adapters and this ones pics up more signals and with more bars than the other two one rosewill and a dlink. Windows 7 64bit doesn't automatically install the drivers. Got it on sale witch made it an even better deal.
    July 2, 2010 Seth B says:
    Pros: Great hardware in a small package. Comes with a USB cable if you want to mount elsewhere. This works much better than a PCI adapter in my opinion, and you can't beat the quality for such a good price.
    Cons: None at all!
    Great hardware in a small package. Comes with a USB cable if you want to mount elsewhere. This works much better than a PCI adapter in my opinion, and you can't beat the quality for such a good price. None at all! If you have some double-sided sticky pads you can use the USB cable to mount this on your monitor or on your wall for better signal strength.
    July 1, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Easy setup. Fast. Strong reception. Good price. Nice antenna which is unusual for these products.
    Cons: None so far.
    Easy setup. Fast. Strong reception. Good price. Nice antenna which is unusual for these products. None so far.
    June 29, 2010 MikeyLikesIt says:
    Pros: Nice speed boost (coming from 54Mbps)
    Hasn't lost signal once
    Included USB extension is great for freeing up adjacent USB ports as well as optimally positioning the adapter
    It's even nice looking, you can't ask for more from a wireless adapter.
    Cons: Installation on Windows 7 64-bit required getting updates from the company's website. This is obviously a potential hassle, I just ran an ethernet cord from my wireless router to my desktop.
    Other than that, NO cons.
    Nice speed boost (coming from 54Mbps)
    Hasn't lost signal once
    Included USB extension is great for freeing up adjacent USB ports as well as optimally positioning the adapter
    June 25, 2010 Modero says:
    Pros: -Good looks.
    -Has antenna.
    -Supports b/g/n.
    -Cheap.
    Cons: -None.
    -Good looks.
    June 21, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Small and portable, easy installation, impressive speed and range.
    Cons: The cap for the usb is annoying, i dont know what to do with it. its a little awkward on the machine. The windows 7 drivers are not built in.
    Small and portable, easy installation, impressive speed and range. The cap for the usb is annoying, i dont know what to do with it. its a little awkward on the machine. The windows 7 drivers are not built in. For windows 7 users, you need to go to their website and download the drivers for the adapter yourself, or else Win7 will not pick up the device. I struggled for 2 hours wondering why Win7 was not picking it up, so i downloaded the drivers myself and it worked.
    June 14, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: works great,
    no latency with most games.
    Big improvement on signal strength.
    Cons: when I got it, there is a loose part inside, when I shake the unit, I can hear some rattle(sounds like a loose screw), but it works fine.
    unit is not plug and play with Window 7, but the vista drivers that came with the disc worked fine
    works great,
    no latency with most games.
    Big improvement on signal strength. when I got it, there is a loose part inside, when I shake the unit, I can hear some rattle(sounds like a loose screw), but it works fine.
    unit is not plug and play with Window 7, but the vista drivers that came with the disc worked fine No latency with most games, I play mostly steam games. But if i play old games that's not really made for vista/win7, the connection gets a little weird, but these games worked fine with my old network adapter (maybe it's the driver?)
    June 13, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Works great. Good speed, low latency. Great portability. Good QoS on a 2 computer home network about 15ft from the wireless router.
    Cons: Windows 7 is not plug-n-play. You need to download the latest drivers from TP link and install ONLY the Windows 7 64 bit drivers (at least if you have Win7 64bit). Don't use anything off the included CD as there are no Win7 drivers on it (only XP/Vista 32/64 bit).
    Works great. Good speed, low latency. Great portability. Good QoS on a 2 computer home network about 15ft from the wireless router. Windows 7 is not plug-n-play. You need to download the latest drivers from TP link and install ONLY the Windows 7 64 bit drivers (at least if you have Win7 64bit). Don't use anything off the included CD as there are no Win7 drivers on it (only XP/Vista 32/64 bit). If you do install anything off the CD you are going to need to uninstall it, completely, and install just the win 7 drivers, otherwise you'll have no connectivity. The included apps on the CD don't work under Windows 7. That said, Win 7 drivers installed, and instant connection.
    June 9, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Best purchase I made in years. Works like a charm for out of the box, up and running, wireless access to an AP via B,G, and N protocols.
    Cons: The client software is not fancy, but it supports both infrastructure and ad hoc STATION MODEs perfectly. Would be nice if they added an ACCESS POINT MODE, which is available in some other clients.
    Best purchase I made in years. Works like a charm for out of the box, up and running, wireless access to an AP via B,G, and N protocols. The client software is not fancy, but it supports both infrastructure and ad hoc STATION MODEs perfectly. Would be nice if they added an ACCESS POINT MODE, which is available in some other clients.
    June 6, 2010 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Great device, great price. Comes with a USB extension cable. Great antenna, picks up about 30 networks in my neighborhood!
    Cons: Device driver it came with didn't work for me so I had to download the one from the maker's website. That one worked fine.
    Great device, great price. Comes with a USB extension cable. Great antenna, picks up about 30 networks in my neighborhood! Device driver it came with didn't work for me so I had to download the one from the maker's website. That one worked fine.
    May 20, 2010 patio54 says:
    Pros: Easy Install, great range, picks up apartment office router across a parking lot.
    Cons: No stand
    Easy Install, great range, picks up apartment office router across a parking lot. No stand