Best Wifi Network Adapter (USB) for Deco M5

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Best Wifi Network Adapter (USB) for Deco M5
Best Wifi Network Adapter (USB) for Deco M5
2018-01-28 07:48:33
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I recently upgraded my home's router-extender setup to the Deco M5. I am very pleased with the improved wifi coverage but noticed that, from the same location, my desktop pc experiences lower download speeds than my newer devices (10 Mbps vs. 90 Mbps). I suspect it's time to upgrade my desktop's relatively ancient USB wifi network adapter to a newer model. What specs should I be looking for in a new network adapter that will work well with the Deco M5. Any recommendations?
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Re:Best Wifi Network Adapter (USB) for Deco M5
2018-01-28 15:29:32
Before you buy a WiFi adapter. Try to give high priority to the PC in the app of Deco M5 and try different configurations in QoS. The problem is likely to be solved.
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2018-01-28 20:47:33
Your old wifi adapter might be of the 54Mbps kind...I've got one of those lying round somewhere and they do limit the speed. I think most any wifi adapter you would buy in a store these days would be an improvement!! I'm (definitely) no networking expert but I think 802.11ac would currently be the best affordable ones? I'm in Australia and this is an example from a local retailer here: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/d-link-ac1200-wireless-dual-band-usb-adaptor-black-dldwa182

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personally prefer the shorter stubbier ones compared to the long one I've linked to but maybe longer = better as maybe more space for antenna inside it and being a desktop you could put it at the back or on a USB extension lead.
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