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Linksys AE1200 Wireless-N USB Adapter
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Brand | Linksys |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Data Link Protocol | Wireless WiFI Internet Extender - N300 Wireless USB Adapter for Laptops, Desktops and some other devices See more |
Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 9.07 Grams |
About this item
- Supports Microsoft Windows 7, XP, Vista
- High Speed (up to 300 Mbps) for fast wireless transfer rates
- Extended range with multiple (MIMO) antennas
- Ideal for connecting anywhere in your home
- Ideal for getting connected to Wi Fi hotspots
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Easy to install | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
WiFi signal | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Tech Support | 3.5 | — | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | — |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | PROCOMP | i-Tech Mall | Proudstar | Amazon.com | Zonglian | LLYtech |
data transfer rate | 300 megabits per second | 867 megabits per second | 1267 megabytes per second | 1201 megabits per second | 1300 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second |
data link protocol | Wireless WiFI Internet Extender - N300 Wireless USB Adapter for Laptops, Desktops and some other devices | IEEE 802.11a | IEEE 802.11ac | USB | IEEE 802.11ac, RTL8812BU | USB |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb3.0, 802 11 acbgn | usb3.0 | usb3.0, 802 11 acbgn | usb2.0 |
operating system | Windows | Vista,Windows 10 | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and mac OS 10.9 - 10.15,Not support Mac Big Sur 11,Monterey | Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Os | 8 . 1,Linux,Mac Os,Vista,Windows 10 | — |
weight | 0.02 pounds | — | — | 28 grams | — | 0.2 pounds |
From the manufacturer
Linksys AE1200 Wireless-N USB Adapter
At a Glance
Add Wireless-N capability to laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles for powerful and reliable Wi-Fi networking.
Network Standards:
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11n
Hardware Interface Type: USB 2.0
Max. Link Rate: Upto 300Mbps
Platform Compatibility:
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista 32/64
- Windows 7 32/64
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Technical Details
Brand | Linksys |
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Series | LINKSYS |
Item model number | AE1200-NP |
Operating System | Windows |
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.87 x 0.94 x 0.35 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.87 x 0.94 x 0.35 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0054YQOM0 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 8, 2011 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #716 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
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Product Description
Upgrade your computer with the freedom and reliability of Wireless-N. Just plug the Adapter into your computer's USB port to wirelessly connect to your network. With transfer rates up to 300 Mbps you'll enjoy a powerful networking experience for surfing, chatting, sharing or playing online. Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys AE1200 offers expanded coverage and reliability. MIMO (multiple input multiple output) antennas boost signal strength so you can stay connected whether at home or at Wi-Fi hotspots on the go.
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Customers like the value and performance of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it is worth the price, works well and is an inexpensive upgrade. Customers are also happy with speed, and ease of installation. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues with Windows 10 and Linux. Customers also have different opinions on quality, signal strength, and connectivity.
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Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works great, has been amazing, and has no issue with installation. Some say that it worked right out of the box and is an excellent, affordable choice that gets fast performance.
"...The Linksys AE3000 adapter is an excellent, affordable choice that gets the job done. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...Performance is SPECTACULAR, much better than the Powerline networking I was replacing...." Read more
"...It worked right out the box, easy to install, and in fact, the most difficult part of the installation was taking off the protective cap from the..." Read more
"It works fine, very little drop-outs (pic 2). But no, it's not worth $45. Imagery deceptively looks like it's USB 3.x, but it's not (pic 1)...." Read more
Customers find the installation and set up of the network interface controller adapter to be incredibly easy. They mention that it all goes together quickly and anyone can install this in a jiffy.
"...It worked right out the box, easy to install, and in fact, the most difficult part of the installation was taking off the protective cap from the..." Read more
"...I received the adapter from Amazon in a couple of days and it was easy to get set up and get going (under 5 minutes)...." Read more
"...The installation was no problem, but it would not connect to the 5 gHz signal...." Read more
"...That tipped the balance for me.I found that the installation was a snap...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the adapter. They say it has a good performance on the 5GHz band, and it streams audio and video like a champ. They also appreciate the easy installation and the ability to use 5G signal. Customers are impressed with the amazing range and the longer range flip up antenna.
"...transfers between several systems on my home network and found dramatically improved speeds. This was exactly what I was looking for...." Read more
"...] It has a longer range flip up antenna..and Rosewill has drivers for any os...even linux." Read more
"...Video played fine, files downloaded and ran without incident...." Read more
"...I am pleased with this item. Uploads remain at about 5 Mbps, but downloads are FAST...." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's worth the price, an inexpensive upgrade to stay near the leading edge of stability, distance, and throughput. That said, some say it works the money and is well worth a purchase.
"...The Linksys AE3000 adapter is an excellent, affordable choice that gets the job done. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...Intel Wi-Fi. Me like a LOT. For the price, an inexpensive upgrade to stay near the (b)leading edge of computing...." Read more
"...This is refurbished, so I got good value for my money...." Read more
"...More than pleased with this relatively inexpensive purchase that saved me grief and time." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works great, the build quality is great, and the price is right as well. Others say that the design is better, and it is not as easily broken as their d-link was. The size is small, and will break easily in a laptop if moved around. The speeds are great, but the issue is in the consistency, with many lag spikes.
"...But it comes with an extension cable and docking station so I could set it up without it hiding behind my PC...." Read more
"...Before I could work on that issue I started getting problems with downloaded files...." Read more
"...But it feels very sturdy and of high quality materials. Feels better than most flash drives.Much better signal...." Read more
"...It is also very stable - I haven't had any dropped connection in the 2 months I've been using this (at least 4 times a week)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it worked flawlessly and the signal was very good, while others say that it lost signal every 30 minutes and that the 5 GHz signal was not as strong as the 2.4 GHz.
"...After that, I could move it to where I wanted. It found my wifi network right away and said both the 2.5Mhz and 5Mhz access points were available...." Read more
"...Still, no connection. The signal from the router was good however. Since all 3 devices were not working, I called Cisco support...." Read more
"...The wireless signal was usually about three bars and sporadically dropped the signal which caused me to have to reset the network card, etc...." Read more
"...Feels better than most flash drives.Much better signal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it network well and the connection doesn't drop, while others say that it drops the connection. They also say that there have been no problems with it automatically connecting to the router when they boot up their laptop. However, some customers also say they have no luck getting it to connect, and that it would not connect to the internet.
"...The whole thing took about 20-25 minutes. I have not had a single connection problem with any wireless device; the ae2500 has connected every time,..." Read more
"...I recently moved to a new house, and was unable to pull connection on my wireless network in my room on the second floor...." Read more
"...is working well, giving me four bars consistently and has not dropped the connection after several hours of web-surfing...." Read more
"...I gave this adapter 4 stars only because I feel that it drops the connection (where I'll have to unplug and re-plug it in) more often than my old..." Read more
Customers have compatibility issues with the network interface controller adapter. They mention that there is no updated Windows 10 compatible driver, there are zero supported drivers for this, and multiple driver versions do not help. They also mention that the device now has driver problems with Windows 10 and that multiple driver version do not work.
"...The problem didn't end there though. Linksys doesn't provide a Win8 driver, only a Win7 one...." Read more
"...And upon installing the new one, it too did not have the right drivers. However, I was able to find a Windows 8 driver on the manufacturer's website...." Read more
"...The problem is that it comes with older drivers (on the CD) and they do not work correctly with Windows 8.1 or 10...." Read more
"...On Mac it wasn’t supported. On windows it showed administrator errors. Only improved Wi-Fi by 40-50mbs...." Read more
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Mine was out of the box, plugged in, installed and running in less than 5 minutes. I did not use the CD that came with the adapter. I downloaded the current driver software from the Linksys website and unzipped it on my hard drive. When I plugged in the adapter, I directed Windows to use these files to locate the appropriate driver. My system happens to have the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium installed, so I chose this driver package from the website.
The AE3000 initially connected on my D-Link DIR-825 router's 2.4 GHz band at 130 Mbps, just like an ordinary Wireless-N adapter. I have the router configured such that the SSID is "invisible" for better security, and the adapter could not initially "see" the 5 GHz band. I logged on to my router and temporarily set the SSID for the 5 GHz band to "visible," which allowed the AE3000 to spot it right away. When I connected this time - Wow! - I had a 300 Mbps connection. I tested file transfers between several systems on my home network and found dramatically improved speeds. This was exactly what I was looking for. (By the way, I didn't forget to log back on to the router and reset my 5 GHz band SSID to "invisible." This doesn't provide perfect security by any measure, but every little bit helps against casual hackers.)
Don't look for this adapter to necessarily improve your web-surfing experience. Your DSL or cable internet connection probably tops out at no more than 20 Mbps, so a connection to your router faster than Wireless-G speeds of 54 Mbps will most likely make no noticeable difference. The point here is to achieve faster connections between the devices on your home network. For instance, if you stream music and/or video files from a desktop system to a network-capable Blu-Ray player (as I do,) faster connection speeds will make a BIG positive difference.
You may have to experiment with the position of the adapter and/or the router's antennas to obtain the highest quality signal strength. Even a slight twist in the angle of my router's antenna provided a 10% improvement in signal quality on the 5 GHz band connection. I found that my connection speed stabilized at 300 Mbps when the signal quality remained at about 90%. (I have asked my wife to avoid dusting on or around my router for the foreseeable future!) Interestingly, I found the 2.4 MHz band connection to be much less sensitive in this same manner. I suppose this is because less data is being transmitted.) However, even when the signal strength dropped to 80%, my connection speed remained at about 270 Mbps, which still isn't too bad.
The key point is to configure your dual-band router so that the 5 GHz band is activated, and to log your compatible adapter on to that band. The Linksys AE3000 adapter is an excellent, affordable choice that gets the job done. I highly recommend it!
I had read recommendations here to download the driver from the Linksys website, but that will only upgrade a previous installation. It won't install the driver from nothing. So you have to use the CD that's provided. Once I did, it prompted me through all the steps. The only trick was I had to plug the dongle directly into my PC the first time, so it would be recognized. After that, I could move it to where I wanted. It found my wifi network right away and said both the 2.5Mhz and 5Mhz access points were available. I signed into the 2.5Mhz access point and once I got the password in, it was all set.
Performance is SPECTACULAR, much better than the Powerline networking I was replacing. Download speed was up to 112 Mbps and upload speed was standard 12.8 Mbps via the speedtest . net site. That's more than twice as fast as I was getting before, though the ping (latency) seems a little longer at 30-34.
I've only had this a few days but I'm very happy with it. The docking station was a nice touch. I was hesitant to buy this because of the high price compared to other options, but I guess you get what you pay for.
1. You get a USB WiFi adapter. It's larger than a thumb drive--maybe 2 1/2" long by 1 1/4" wide by 1/2" deep. You also get an extender cable with a USB port on a stand at the end, so you can attach the WiFi and reposition it for signal without repositioning your laptop--or not have it sticking out the side. An installation CD comes with as well.
2. To install (I used it on a Win 8 laptop) you start up the CD, hit "setup" and then follow the instructions, which are mainly plug the unit into the USB port when requested. It finds the network. Strangely, my network was down the list of available ones, but the strength, even up a flight from the router, was five bars. I entered the password security key and it was up and running. Time: five minutes or less.
3. It did interfere with the internal WiFi card of another laptop right nearby. I wasn't surprised by this. When I turned off this WiFi adapter and PC, the other WiFi jumped back on. I was amazed that the other laptop did not interfere with this adapter. Your results may vary (good discussion about routers and signals other reviews here, read all the reviews. My review is not as technical as some of the experts here.)
Summary: worked fine, right out of the box and did what I wanted it to do.
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1. Awesome speed/throughput of 300 Mbps
2. Slim size which fits USB ports even in the nooks and crannies of a computer
3. Doesn't heat up like other adapters
However, this is a product which works only and specifically on Windows. There is no official support for this adapter for Linux and Mac. However, Linux users may have some success with ndiswrapper.
If you are a Windows user, especially into gaming, streaming and downloading, then this adapter is right for you.
If you use Linux or own a Mac, stay away from this and buy something else.