14 DAY TRIAL // Modern motherboards possess integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies, so they don't need a middle man in order to become part of existing wireless networks, but there may still be PCs lacking such support.
And of those that do have Wi-Fi, some may not possess particularly fast implementation, which is where USB receivers come in.
TRENDnet has released that exact sort of receiver, or adapter, called TEW-805UB and featuring compatibility with both Wireless AC and Wireless N transmissions.
And with the USB 3.0 port linking the adapter to PCs, or whatever other device buyers have (tablets for example), performance can be quite high.
For those who want performance numbers, TRENDnet's AC1200 Dual Band Wireless USB 3.0 Adapter reaches 867 Mbps over Wireless AC and 300 Mbps on Wireless N.
Obviously, when plugged inside a USB 2.0 connector, the device will still work, just not as well as it should.
“The integration of the first ever USB 3.0 port will not bottleneck tremendous Wireless AC throughput speeds,” stated Sonny Su, technology director for TRENDnet. “The adapter also works with common USB 2.0 ports.”
To link to whatever router buyers have at home, or at a workplace or even public places, a single push of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button is all it takes.
The only limitation is that the TRENDnet TEW-805UB is not compatible with any operating systems besides Windows. Then again, Android tablets have their own Wi-Fi support, so it's not like they need a USB adapter for wireless tapping.
“The intuitive installation process takes less than five minutes. A convenient adapter utility stores multiple network settings and prioritizes network connections,” TRENDnet says.
TEW-805UB is supposedly “shipping to online and retail partners,” but we haven't found its price anywhere yet. Prospective buyers may as well check with their local retailers or preferred online stores personally.