USB WiFi Adapter 600Mbps, Techkey Wireless Network Adapter Dual Band $13.99

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Dec 17th, 2020 2:24 pm

Seanne [OP]: Deal Addict; May 2, 2017; 1344 posts; 2481 upvotes; s'toon

Dec 17th, 2020 2:24 pm

[Amazon.ca] USB WiFi Adapter 600Mbps, Techkey Wireless Network Adapter Dual Band $13.99

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Adapter-600mbps%E ... merReviews
Price:: 13.99
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

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USB WiFi Adapter 600Mbps, Techkey Wireless Network Adapter Dual Band 2.42GHz/5.8GHz WiFi Card 802.11ac WiFi for PC Desktop Laptop Support Windows 10/8.1/8 / 7 / XP/Vista/Mac OS 10.6-10.14
https://www.amazon.ca/Adapter-600mbps%E ... merReviews
5$ coupon, from inflated $43.50

pretty cheap dual band USB wifi
any recommendation from wifi experts here?

i want to convert all my older devices to 5Ghz because my shaw modem doesn't work well with 2.4ghz
4500 reviews seem to be enough to just be paid reviews
1200mbps is an overkill for me, not to mention 150mbps is more than enough

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Dec 17th, 2020 2:33 pm

aomous: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2020; 1789 posts; 3495 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 2:33 pm

Only up to 450Mbs on 5ghz so in reality it won't be so fast but obviously depends on your situation. If you're getting like 50mbs rn with 2.4ghz then obviously this will be a step up.

Zoomer Wireless: $36 5GB Plan

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Dec 17th, 2020 2:46 pm

Seanne [OP]: Deal Addict; May 2, 2017; 1344 posts; 2481 upvotes; s'toon

Dec 17th, 2020 2:46 pm

aomous wrote: ↑ Only up to 450Mbs on 5ghz so in reality it won't be so fast but obviously depends on your situation. If you're getting like 50mbs rn with 2.4ghz then obviously this will be a step up.

shaw contract capped at 300 anyway.
just need enough to stream and play, not DL heavy files.

Dec 17th, 2020 2:46 pm

Anfaax: Member; Mar 20, 2019; 309 posts; 678 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 2:46 pm

1 star reviews show problems with possible malicious software, as it's not just plug and play

Dec 17th, 2020 2:49 pm

aomous: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2020; 1789 posts; 3495 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 2:49 pm

Seanne wrote: ↑ shaw contract capped at 300 anyway.
just need enough to stream and play, not DL heavy files.

ah ok, let us know what speeds you get once you receive it

Zoomer Wireless: $36 5GB Plan

Dec 17th, 2020 2:55 pm

tijonx: Newbie; Jan 8, 2011; 67 posts; 129 upvotes; Montréal

Dec 17th, 2020 2:55 pm

If you need a cheap usb wifi adapter, buy this TP-link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08D72GSMS/ref ... 2FbHP0QX0E

Would you buy a techkey router? Why buy a weird brand adapter with shady drivers

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Dec 17th, 2020 2:56 pm

raviji: Deal Addict; Jan 25, 2009; 1144 posts; 1167 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 2:56 pm

Does anyone know if I can use this adapter with my printer that has USB port? It is not wireless and have to use ethernet port to hook it to modem. Can I make it wireless using this?

Dec 17th, 2020 3:08 pm

kylin18: Banned; May 30, 2013; 255 posts; 643 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 3:08 pm

I think tplink is a better brand, here is the link:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B08D72GSM ... prod_image

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Dec 17th, 2020 3:17 pm

recordman: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2005; 4736 posts; 1848 upvotes; Vancity

Dec 17th, 2020 3:17 pm

raviji wrote: ↑ Does anyone know if I can use this adapter with my printer that has USB port? It is not wireless and have to use ethernet port to hook it to modem. Can I make it wireless using this?

I doubt there's a driver for this adapter in your printer. What you can do is re-purpose an old wifi router to act as a bridge, and plug your printer to that through Ethernet. If you have no spare wifi router, check BST/CL for a cheap/free one. Check this link

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Dec 17th, 2020 3:37 pm

kanezuo: Newbie; Jun 4, 2007; 57 posts; 64 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 3:37 pm

Recently, I've upgraded my home networks. The TP-Link WiFi Extender TL-WA850RE is used as an adapter for my old devices. With an ethernet switch (wired), all the 3 devices without WIFI function are all connected my whole home networking.
https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WA850R ... 957&sr=1-2

Your case is to use 5G band. So you need to have higher model like: https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-AC750-WiF ... PZQQ51EN4G

IMO, an extender could be more useful. The extender has been used for 5+ years.

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Dec 17th, 2020 7:19 pm

raviji: Deal Addict; Jan 25, 2009; 1144 posts; 1167 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2020 7:19 pm

recordman wrote: ↑ I doubt there's a driver for this adapter in your printer. What you can do is re-purpose an old wifi router to act as a bridge, and plug your printer to that through Ethernet. If you have no spare wifi router, check BST/CL for a cheap/free one. Check this link

Thank you!!

Dec 18th, 2020 7:10 am

mikka2017: Deal Expert; Jan 12, 2017; 18658 posts; 5442 upvotes; Scarberia

Dec 18th, 2020 7:10 am

this deal is still valid as of friday dec.18th at 7:08am
$13.99 NO taxes!

tems: CDN$ 18.99
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Total before tax: CDN$ 13.99
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Total: CDN$ 13.99
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