DrPhone W14 AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter – Dual Band 2.4/5GHz – WiFi 5 – Windows, Mac and Linux – Black

The DrPhone W14 AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter is a compact dual band adapter that easily gives your laptop, desktop or mini PC access to fast and stable wifi via USB. Ideal for devices without or with weak built-in wifi, suitable for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

Main advantages

• Dual band support on 2.4GHz and 5GHz/5.8GHz for flexible use
• Up to 400Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz, combined up to 1300Mbps
• WiFi 5 / 802.11ac compatibility for modern routers
• Compact nano size, stays discreetly connected
• Supports WPA/WPA2 security for secure connections
• Suitable for Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems
• AP mode support for sharing internet connection (depending on system and driver)

Challenge and solution

Many desktops, older laptops and mini PCs do not have good built-in wifi, leading to slow or unstable connections. The DrPhone W14 AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter offers a fast and simple solution by providing USB access to dual band wifi with high speeds and reliable connections, so working, streaming and downloading runs smoothly.

What do you use this product for?

• Improving wifi on desktops without built-in wifi
• Upgrading older laptops with slow or unstable wifi
• Use on mini PCs that have no or poor wifi
• Access to dual band wifi networks for better speed and range
• Sharing internet connection via AP mode (depending on system and driver)

Technical explanation

The adapter supports WiFi 5 / 802.11ac and operates on two frequency bands: 2.4GHz for better range and stability up to 400Mbps, and 5GHz/5.8GHz for higher speeds up to 867Mbps with less interference. The combined theoretical speed is 1300Mbps. WPA/WPA2 ensures secure wireless connections. AP mode allows creating a wireless access point, depending on the operating system and driver.

Specifications

Limitations

• The maximum speed of 1300Mbps is theoretical; actual speed depends on router, distance, walls, interference, USB port, driver and internet subscription
• Driver installation is required for some operating systems
• Bluetooth is not supported

Frequently asked questions

Important product information

• This makes the W14 suitable for home, office, study places and on the go.
• The adapter supports WPA/WPA2 security, so you can connect to secured wifi networks at home, office or other locations.
• Is this the AC1300 version?
• Together this is rounded as AC1300.
• Do I always get 1300Mbps?

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