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EN-Labs

EN-Labs USB WiFi Adapter AC 600Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5GHz RTL8811CU USB 2.0

SKU CH-C0K4-0SFSG

Dual-band USB 2.0 WiFi adapter adds 802.11ac wireless up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz and 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with driverless Windows support and soft AP hotspot mode

  • Driverless setup works on Windows XP through 11 and Mac OS
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz covers more environments
  • RTL8811CU chipset delivers up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • Soft AP mode turns a wired link into a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • USB 2.0 interface keeps compatibility with older ports

USB WiFi adapter for laptops and desktops

The EN-Labs AC 600Mbps dual-band adapter adds wireless networking to any device with a spare USB 2.0 port. It targets users who need a quick Wi-Fi upgrade without opening a case or installing internal cards.

Driverless setup on Windows XP through 11 and Mac OS

The RTL8811CU chipset operates over USB 2.0 and supports 802.11ac at 5 GHz up to 433 Mbps and 802.11n at 2.4 GHz up to 150 Mbps. Soft AP mode lets the dongle share a wired connection as a hotspot.

Sustained throughput limited by USB 2.0 bandwidth

Under continuous load the adapter cannot exceed the bus ceiling, so real-world speeds stay below the 433 Mbps radio maximum. Thermal throttling is minimal because the low-power design draws only what the port supplies.

Highlights

  • Driverless setup works on Windows XP through 11 and Mac OS
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz covers more environments
  • RTL8811CU chipset delivers up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • Soft AP mode turns a wired link into a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • USB 2.0 interface keeps compatibility with older ports

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the USB 2.0 interface limit the 433 Mbps 5 GHz link under sustained use?

The adapter uses a USB 2.0 bus and the 5 GHz band tops out at 433 Mbps; the bus can carry that rate, so the link itself is the first bottleneck.

How much heat or noise does the RTL8811CU dongle produce when running all day?

The dongle has no fan and draws little power, so it runs silently and stays barely warm even during continuous transfers.

What operating system must the host already run for driverless installation?

Windows XP through 11 or Mac OS are supported without extra drivers; other systems may need manual driver setup.

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