TP-Link TL-WN823N Mini WiFi Dongle, USB WiFi Adapter for PC

Excellent wifi antenna giving reliable 6E performance. An easy plug and play route to upgrading your computer wifi.

Really good product. I like that it auto-loads its drivers by appearing as a virtual USB CD-ROM (this disappears once the drivers are installed). The extendable arm is also a nice touch and seems to help with signal strength. At first I had Wi-Fi issues where Windows showed “No internet” despite staying connected to the router. The problem wasn’t with the product but rather by the Virgin Media Hub 5 and its Channel Optimization feature. This constantly forces devices to hop between channels, which causes disconnections. How I fixed it: 1) Connect to the Wi-Fi normally with the password. 2) If you get “No internet,” restart the router (temporary fix). 3) Go to 192.168.0.1 and log in using the password on the bottom of the Hub 5. 4) Navigate to Advanced Settings → Wireless → Wireless Signal. 5) Under Smart WiFi, disable Channel Optimization. 6) For 2.4GHz, set Channel to Manual and choose Channel 6. 7) For 5GHz, set Channel to Manual and choose Channel 36. After this, the adapter performs excellently. My PC is one floor and two walls away from the router, and I’m getting around 90% of my 500 Mbit/s speed, far better than the powerline solution I was using before which was giving me 20%.

Installed on my mother's old Win 7 PC so I can use the internet when I visit even though she doesn't have her own internet connection. I use BT broadband at my own home and I'm able to use my account to access her neighbour's BT hotspot from my mother's PC. The adapter was easy to install and I used the software provided by TP-Link. The adapter picked up a good range of signals from my mother's neighbours (mostly p/w protected) and I could of used my mobile phone wireless tethering facility, but it was more convenient to use her neighbour's BT hotspot. It connected with no problems and I entered my BT details as required to get the connection. The adapter maintained the connection without requiring the password to be re-entered even after being switched off and on again. This is not my usual experience when using a BT hotspot, which normally requires the password to be re-entered if the connection is lost. I'm not sure if this is indicative of slightly questionable TP-Link software. With the adapter still connected to my mother's PC it seems that it's permanently connected to the neighbour's BT hotspot! Not what I expected at all.

Don't buy the others, 4th time lucky I bought this and it's perfect.

If you're looking for a reliable and affordable Wi-Fi Adapter for your home network, the TP-LINK AC1750 is definitely worth considering. It provides fast and stable Wi-Fi speeds and has a range that can cover most homes. The router is easy to set up and comes with a user-friendly interface that makes it simple to manage your network. Benefits: - Provides fast and stable Wi-Fi speeds for multiple devices. - Has a range that can cover most homes. - Easy to set up and manage with a user-friendly interface. - Offers advanced features such as parental controls, guest network, and QoS. - Affordable price compared to other routers in its class. - One of the main benefits of the TP-LINK AC1750 is its fast and stable Wi-Fi speeds. It can handle multiple devices simultaneously without any issues, making it ideal for households with many internet users. - Additionally, the router has a range that can cover most homes, which is excellent for those who have a large house. The router is easy to set up and manage, thanks to its user-friendly interface. You don't need any technical skills to install it, and it comes with clear instructions to guide you through the process. The router also offers advanced features such as parental controls, guest network, and QoS, which can be helpful for managing your network. Negatives: - The build quality could be better. - The 2.4GHz band can be congested in crowded areas. - One downside is that the build quality of the router could be better. Some users have reported that it feels cheap and flimsy. Additionally, in crowded areas, the 2.4GHz band can be congested, which can cause slower speeds. Overall, the TP-LINK AC1750 is a reliable and affordable Wi-Fi Adapter that provides fast and stable Wi-Fi speeds for multiple devices. It's easy to set up and manage, and it offers advanced features that can help you manage your network. However, the build quality could be improved, and the 2.4GHz band can be congested in crowded areas. Given its many benefits and affordable price, I'd rate it 8 out of 10.

***Update about 4 weeks later*** I downloaded the specific driver from the company (by default it had been using whatever driver Windows used). Initially this did seem to have improved things slightly. It was actually quite difficult to get hold of and use this driver: poorly designed user setup. Unfortunately, using the manufacturer's driver does NOT solve the problems. I still get dropped connections, and I still find that whereas my phones, TV, etc., have no problems picking up a full-speed Wifi signal from the router, this thing doesn't: all too often it clocks 2 Mbps, and occasionally drops Wifi connection. I confess that I find this utterly baffling: when you specifically design a Wifi adapter, and you produce your own driver, specifically for W10, how come it works far worse that the tiny device in a phone? There's no excuse for this. *** original review *** This worked OK to begin with. I've had it for about 40 days now and it no longer works properly, although there is a rock-solid Net connection and Wifi system (as regularly attested by my phone tests, for example). Although this is now (just) outside the "return window", I would consider challenging this on the basis that the kit is simply defective. But instead of getting rid of it I intend to a get a better, more expensive piece of kit with a couple of aerials sticking out of it, and keep this as a reserve thing (it is only £7). This is absolutely typical of Amazon: very cheap and very rubbish, the absolutely classic flaw being a fault that only comes to light after a certain time. For this reason I hardly ever buy anything from Amazon any more. I wonder whether Bezos is clever enough to understand that this business model is not sustainable and that tens of millions have now reached the same conclusion as myself.

This mini WiFi adapter is a convenient way to add wireless connectivity to a desktop PC or replace a faulty internal card. The small size is useful, as it doesn't take up much space and can be left plugged in without getting in the way. It works well for general browsing and everyday tasks, but the performance is fairly average. The connection speed and range are not as strong as some larger adapters with external antennas, especially if the router is further away. Overall, it is a simple and affordable solution that gets the job done for basic WiFi needs. It is a good choice for convenience, but those needing stronger range or faster speeds may want something more powerful.

Small enough that you can leave it in a USB port permanently without it sticking out and snagging anything. Setup on Windows 11 was completely automatic. Plugged in, recognised, online within a minute. Speeds are perfectly adequate for streaming and video calls in a normal-sized home. TP-Link have always been reliable for this kind of network kit and this is no exception. Sensible buy.

Hallo zusammen, ich habe es mir angewöhnt meine Bewertungen erst nach einigen Wochen / Monaten zu schreiben, da häufig die Freude beim Auspacken und beim ersten Ausprobieren so groß ist, dass man unbewusst eher kleinere Mängel ignoriert. Wenn man das Gekaufte erst einmal mehrere Wochen benutzt hat, kann man anderen Käufern sicherlich viel sinnvollere Tipps geben. Ausserdem freue ich mich selbst über jede längere und ehrliche Bewertung, die mich davor bewahrt irgend einen Mist zu kaufen oder eben den letzten fehlenden Ansporn mit sich bringt, einen Artikel doch in den Warenkorb zu legen und zu kaufen ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEWERTUNG: Bei unserem 5 Jahre altem Laptop scheint wohl das intern verbaute WLAN Modul ausgefallen zu sein, da trotz Neuinstallation kein WLAN Adapter mehr im Windows nutzbar war. Das kleine Gerät wird einfach in den USB Port gesteckt und installiert sich von selbst - es dauert nur zwei drei Minuten wenn das Laptop älter ist. Für dein Preis hier sollte man keine Wunder erwarten, jedoch ist das kleine Mini-Wlan-Modul vernünftig verarbeitet und sorgt nun dafür, dass der Empfang spürbar besser ist, als mit dem alten, im Laptop verbauten Modul. Wir sind durch die Wohnung gelaufen und haben nun sogar im Keller W-Lan Empfang - super :) Die Qualität geht klar - es sind keine schlecht verarbeiten Spitzen, Flecken oder abstehenden Teilchen vorhanden, die auf zu billige Herstellung deuten. Zudem ist das Teil so klein, dass es kaum am Laptop auffällt. Die Anwendung ist selbsterklärend - einfach auspacken, einstecken und loslegen ;) Die Maße, Materialen sowie Produkteigenschaften sind auf der Angebotsseite aus unserer Sicht ausreichend angegeben und entsprechen unseren Erwartungen; Sieht in natura aus wie auf den Produktfotos zu sehen ist. Wir werden sehen ob es auch weiter im Dauereinsatz überzeugen ;) Und falls für euch, genauso wie für mich, wichtig: Es stinkt nicht auffällig nach Kunststoff / Chemie. Das ist für mich immer ein sehr wichtiges Merkmal bei neuen Waren, besonders wenn sie für das Kinderzimmer oder den direkten Hautkontakt gedacht sind. Preis und Lieferung / Verpackung: Auch wenn man den Artikel nicht schlecht bewerten sollte, wenn es beim Versand oder der Verpackung zu Problemen kommt, so kommt es am Ende irgend wie doch auf's Gesamtpaket an. Für die Vergabe der Sterne fließt nur die Produktbewertung ein, eine schlechte Lieferung oder Verpackung durch den Händler sollte aus meiner Sicht kaum Einfluss auf die eigentliche Produktbewertung haben. Für den Preis ist die Qualität in Ordnung - es gibt bei Amazon, Ebay etc. viele verschiedene Adapter die günstiger, gleich teuer oder noch viel teuer sind. Ohne sie selbst zu testen ist ein Vergleichsurteil schwer abzugeben. Bei diesem hier stimmt für uns das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, man ist halt im Billig-Segment und hat Top Leistung! FAZIT: Zum Schluss eine klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die ein top Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis suchen! Sollte sich an der Produktbewertung zukünftig etwas ändern, insbesondere was die Haltbarkeit betrifft, werde ich meine Bewertungen wie gewohnt herabsetzen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Habt ihr Anmerkungen oder Fragen zum Produkt oder der bisherigen Nutzung, können Sie / Ihr mich gern kontaktieren - immer her damit :) Ich hoffe Ihnen / Euch hat diese Bewertung gefallen und konnte dazu beitragen die richtige Kaufentscheidung zu treffen! Beste Grüße und weiterhin viel Spaß beim Shoppen!

I bought a 2nd hand desktop PC but discovered it had no internal wifi. I bought the TP Link TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter and connected it to my Desktop PC. I installed the drivers with the C.D included. Setup was easy and it worked first time. I am using my smartphone as a wifi hotspot to this wifi adapter and it works perfectly. The internet speed is fast and i can watch Youtube videos with no issues. Highly recommend this wifi adapter if your PC does not have wifi or your wifi card is not working.

Super handig in gebruik.. in mijn computer plug & play. Accepteer het device. Gelijk werkt mijn internet verbinding..streaming is top voor normaal gebruik pc gebruik.. zeer blij mee!

Connecting good

This little wireless dongle is performing flawlessly, attached to a 2009 Mac Mini running El Capitan. The mini was built from collected parts but without the WiFi antennae. Those antennae sell, on the used market, for about twice the price of this TP-LINK device and don't provide better performance. Both the TP-LINK and the factory WiFi are "N" spec. so they should give similar throughput. I purchased this model (TP-LINK TL-WN823N) because I needed an adapter for a dead-cheap computer build. This target machine contains most of an actual Apple 2009 model, its not a hackintosh, although I can't imagine why it wouldn't work nicely in the latter. The price/performance was perfect for what I needed. The TP-LINK adapter uses a software utility/driver to function under MacOS. The software is included in the package on an optical disk. There is also some software for Windows and Linux but I can't comment on that because I didn't try any of it. The size of the device makes insertion and removal from a USB port easy, even if the ports around it are occupied, but it's small enough not to stick out and get brushed/broken. Once this device and its app are installed it just does what it is supposed to do. In fact, I tend to forget it is there. To my mind, that is exactly the way a WiFi adapter should work. The app puts an icon on the bar at the top of the screen, much like MacOS does. Through that icon, you can control the TP-LINK device independent of the other Mac network facilities. The idea that it uses a proprietary app to handle it, rather than trying to integrate with MacOS, can be seen in a positive light because it means that TP-LINK has control of both the hardware and the software. That makes it independent of any changes the OS manufacturer might make in the future. I have several TP-LINK devices and their product support is pretty good. In fact, the products are good enough that I've never had to contact TP-LINK other than to look for updates or get product information/specs from their site. As a last thought, Amazon offers a range of these WiFi devices. Some of the higher performance models could be used to improve on the built in hardware in older machines. So, if you have the support for AC/Dual Band from your router or access point, you could buy a pretty significant WiFi boost with one of the more powerful TP-LINK products in the list. The increments in performance are less than ten dollars in price. If your machine has an on-board "G" spec. WiFi adapter then one of these units will give you a very satisfying speed boost for very little money. Keep in mind, if you plan to use one of these adapters on the road (laptop), most public WiFi hot-spots don't offer more than "N" spec. service. I consider the TP-LINK TL-WN823N a good purchase, and I would do it again.