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Black USB Wi-Fi dongle with two adjustable 5dBi antennas folded flat

GCROWN

GCROWN AC1300 USB 3.0 Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter 867/400 Mbps 5dBi Antennas

SKU CH-F8N5-K2JWS

Adds dual-band Wi-Fi to a desktop with 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, dual 5 dBi rotatable antennas, USB 3.0 and MU-MIMO

  • TypeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
  • Dual-band speeds up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Dual 5 dBi rotatable antennas extend signal reach and let you aim reception
  • USB 3.0 interface runs up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 for a steadier link
  • MU-MIMO serves two data streams at once when multiple clients are connected
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows 10 and 11 with support back to XP and Mac 10.9 to 10.15

What this USB Wi-Fi adapter does

This new GCROWN AC1300 adapter plugs into a USB 3.0 port to add dual-band wireless networking to a desktop or laptop. It supports 802.11ac with a maximum link rate of 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Two 5 dBi antennas rotate through 180° to improve signal reception. MU-MIMO allows two simultaneous data streams when the router also supports it.

Who should buy it and who should not

It suits Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista or XP users who want a simple plug-and-play upgrade, and Mac owners on versions 10.9 through 10.15. Buyers who need an internal PCIe card, a Bluetooth radio or support for newer Wi-Fi standards should look at something else. The driver is not required for Windows 10 or 11, but older systems may need the supplied installer.

The spec that decides fit

The USB 3.0 interface is the single factor that determines whether the adapter can sustain its rated throughput; a USB 2.0 port will limit the connection well below the 867 Mbps ceiling.

Highlights

  • Dual-band speeds up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Dual 5 dBi rotatable antennas extend signal reach and let you aim reception
  • USB 3.0 interface runs up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 for a steadier link
  • MU-MIMO serves two data streams at once when multiple clients are connected
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows 10 and 11 with support back to XP and Mac 10.9 to 10.15

Specifications

TypeUSB Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

How much clearance do the dual 5dBi antennas need when rotated 180°?

The antennas rotate 180° so you can angle them vertically, horizontally or anywhere between; allow enough space for the full half-circle sweep to avoid blocking the signal.

Which Windows versions need the driver installed manually instead of plug-and-play?

Windows 10 and 11 work plug-and-play; Windows 8.1, 8, 7 and XP require the supplied driver to be installed before the adapter connects.

When should the adapter be moved to a different USB 3.0 port or replaced?

If throughput drops well below the 867 Mbps (5 GHz) or 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) rates, try another USB 3.0 port first; persistent loss of link or physical damage to the antennas means the unit should be replaced.

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