need a decent wifi adapter card


  1. Posts : 170
    windows 10 Pro
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    need a decent wifi adapter card


    Hello, could someone please recommend a decent pcie wifi adapter card for use on my desktop with windows 10 64 BIT? I plan to use it with my T-mobile hotspot preferably, something from Amazon since I have an account there Thanks!
    motherboard is an asus Z-97A. Also, I don't have to have bluetooth
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    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    As to Bluetooth, that frequently comes with a Wireless/Wi-Fi adapter and most always with the Wireless adapter in a Notebook or sometimes as an option in Desktops, last I bought had both in a small USB device. My 2015 ASUS Desktop came with such a card plugged into a PCIe slot. Just ordered a new Dell Vostro Desktop to run Win11 and specs show it has such an adapter.

    I use a USB Wireless dongle in a computer that doesn't have room for a PCIe X1 or X4 card [using it for a USB 3 card for more ports].

    Some choices on https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+wirel...f=nb_sb_noss_2 .
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  3. Posts : 280
    Nexus Windows 10 ENT LTSC 2021 64bit
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    p5200 said:
    Hello, could someone please recommend a decent pcie wifi adapter card for use on my desktop with windows 10 64 BIT? I plan to use it with my T-mobile hotspot preferably, something from Amazon since I have an account there Thanks!
    motherboard is an asus Z-97A. Also, I don't have to have bluetooth
    You can check thisBest WiFi Card for PC 2022 - PC Guide recommendation and pick your choice.
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  4. Posts : 5,048
    Windows 10/11 Pro x64, Various Linux Builds, Networking, Storage, Cybersecurity Specialty.
       #4

    Hi.

    How fast is your PC and Router in terms of Wi-Fi.
    Example: Wireless N, AC, AX, etc, on each device.

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    Mac OS Catalina
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    Compumind said:
    Hi.

    How fast is your PC and Router in terms of Wi-Fi.
    Example: Wireless N, AC, AX, etc, on each device.

    T-Mobile hotspots are only capable of AC and with that the speeds can vary on their 5G with most people only getting 4G speeds with these hotspots.
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  6. Posts : 5,048
    Windows 10/11 Pro x64, Various Linux Builds, Networking, Storage, Cybersecurity Specialty.
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    bro67 said:
    T-Mobile hotspots are only capable of AC and with that the speeds can vary on their 5G with most people only getting 4G speeds with these hotspots.
    Would the various types of 5G implementation make a real speed difference instead of just 4G speeds?

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  7. Posts : 9,792
    Mac OS Catalina
       #7

    Compumind said:
    Would the various types of 5G implementation make a real speed difference instead of just 4G speeds?

    No because 5G speeds are not guaranteed with these devices. I just tested with my phone on T-Mobile 5G uc and got 48.1/2.3.
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  8. Posts : 170
    windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks very much folks!
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  9. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #9

    Hello @p5200,

    If you decide on a USB alternative, have a look at these . . .

    > Best Wireless USB Adapters with Reviews and Speed Test - WirelesShack
    > The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters For 2022 - TechAdvisor

    I hope this helps.
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