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PC Wifi Adapter

just buy the usb interface and the one that you can get locally, and don't forget to check the driver too. is your OS still supported by it?
 
@all
i guess some need to reread the question.
op wants to know WHICH ONE OF THE THREE.
and unless we know what the USE/SPEED needs are and the lines bandwidth, any recommendation is as good as
doing a web search and blindly picking one.

maybe this is a 70y old using internet to read the news and check their email :D and will never care for anything past having internet.

@RoboX
i haven't used any of them (or i would have recommended one already), but the fritz one might be ok.
i know they usually go to "brand names" to make their stuff.
 
TheLostSwede said:
Sorry, but did you even read my post? I simply pointed out the features.
Your reply to me was completely random and you're again trying to explaining things to me, for what reason, I know not.
This is why I wonder if you understand the purpose of forums and how they work.
There's no need to educate people that are replying to the OP, that's just going to annoy people.
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& all I was trying to do is point out is that having a PCI-e card is cheaper in the long run because you can upgrade, but you turned it into some big drama.

Just to show how cheap it is if you have the right interface.. ..look here https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=wi-fi+6+ax200&_sacat=0&_sop=15

The only downside is the end user able to connect the antenna leads & you need to be extra careful if you are upgrading a laptop. USB Wi-Fi cards is easy for most if not all users, just plug-in & play.

EDIT: You can sell the old card back on Ebay. So total cost with new card cost less than 10.00 USD. Can't get cheaper than that & you have the latest standard Wi-Fi card.
 
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delshay said:
& all I was trying to do is point out is that having a PCI-e card is cheaper in the long run because you can upgrade, but you turned it into some big drama.

Just to show how cheap it is if you have the right interface.. ..look here https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=wi-fi+6+ax200&_sacat=0&_sop=15

The only downside is the end user able to connect the antenna leads & you need to be extra careful if you are upgrading a laptop. USB Wi-Fi cards is easy for most if not all users, just plug-in & play.

EDIT: You can sell the old card back on Ebay. So total cost with new card cost less than 10.00 USD. Can't get cheaper than that & you have the latest standard Wi-Fi card.
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And I'm still not interested in your opinion, as I'm not the OP.
 
sepheronx said:
not aware of any in Canada that is a relatively good price. But sure.

Can you link me one? I may purchase one in future.
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Assembled $49.99


Just the card

AX200NGW Wi-Fi 6 11AX WiFi Module 2 x 2 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Card with Bluetooth 5.0 Internal WiFi Adapter Support Windows 10 64bit, M.2/NGFF : Amazon.ca: Electronics

AX200NGW Wi-Fi 6 11AX WiFi Module 2 x 2 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Card with Bluetooth 5.0 Internal WiFi Adapter Support Windows 10 64bit, M.2/NGFF : Amazon.ca: Electronics
www.amazon.ca
also watch Youtube an
 
kapone32 said:
Assembled $49.99


Just the card

AX200NGW Wi-Fi 6 11AX WiFi Module 2 x 2 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Card with Bluetooth 5.0 Internal WiFi Adapter Support Windows 10 64bit, M.2/NGFF : Amazon.ca: Electronics

AX200NGW Wi-Fi 6 11AX WiFi Module 2 x 2 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Card with Bluetooth 5.0 Internal WiFi Adapter Support Windows 10 64bit, M.2/NGFF : Amazon.ca: Electronics
www.amazon.ca
also watch Youtube an
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I saw some on eBay for about $34. I may order one just to have one available (lots of customers ask me for wifi).
 
sepheronx said:
I saw some on eBay for about $34. I may order one just to have one available (lots of customers ask me for wifi).
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Trust me try it and let me know what you find.
 
kapone32 said:
Trust me try it and let me know what you find.
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I will. It will take a month before I buy but I will remember.

Plus, did you ever get a chance to find the 1600AF?
 
sepheronx said:
I will. It will take a month before I buy but I will remember.

Plus, did you ever get a chance to find the 1600AF?
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Nice

Nope we had COVID 19 so my Cousin never bothered to get it for me as it was only in store where he lived.
 
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kapone32 said:
Well you can't say for sure that every listing is real but one of the things to watch out for is if it says drivers included.
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That one doesn't say it comes with drivers. No good eh?
 
sepheronx said:
That one doesn't say it comes with drivers. No good eh?
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What I actually meant is when you get the card and install it you must download the driver from Intel. Windows does not have native drivers fir the AX200 currently.
 
RoboX said:
in the end, if i have to choose one of these, is it better to prefer a pci-e or usb?
(there are some with excellent performances in the same price range both usb and pcie)
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Personally, I'd go PCIe, unless you are ever going to want to be able to easily use it with another computer.
 
RoboX said:
is it better to prefer a pci-e or usb?
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Well I went with the Asus USB-AC68 so I can use it with my laptop or any other computer when needed.
 
I used many cheap USB sticks, and my conclusion is make sure you get one with Realtek 802.11AC or better chips and stay far far away from anything with Ralink or Mediatek. The latter ones are really flaky especially if they are connected to a non-Intel PHY USB port.
 
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