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I would appreciate some help deciding on the best purchase of a USB wireless adapter for my Windows 8 computer.
I use a Netgear WNDR3700v4 dual band Router, but sadly have discovered that my Windows 8 computer's network adapter only receives 2.4Ghz. Thanks to our cordless phones - I lose the internet every time the phone is used (only on the Windows 8 computer - 7 hums along just fine).
So - I guess I shell out some more money for a USB wireless adapter with 5Ghz capability. I would prefer a mini dongle, but if that's not a good choice I'll live with the stick poking out.
Anyone care to suggest a brand of USB adapter with 5G that plays well with Windows 8? Does it matter if it's USB 2.0 or 3.0?
I use a Netgear WNDR3700v4 dual band Router, but sadly have discovered that my Windows 8 computer's network adapter only receives 2.4Ghz. Thanks to our cordless phones - I lose the internet every time the phone is used (only on the Windows 8 computer - 7 hums along just fine).
So - I guess I shell out some more money for a USB wireless adapter with 5Ghz capability. I would prefer a mini dongle, but if that's not a good choice I'll live with the stick poking out.
Anyone care to suggest a brand of USB adapter with 5G that plays well with Windows 8? Does it matter if it's USB 2.0 or 3.0?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1.1
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Samsung Ultrabook
- CPU
- AMD A6-4400M 2.70 GHz
- Memory
- 6GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Radeon HD
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x900
- Hard Drives
- 465GB plus 3TB Seagate External with File History
- Mouse
- Synaptics Touchpad 7.5
- Internet Speed
- 300 Mbps
- Antivirus
- Charter Security Suite