Network Adapters
Internet Across the Airwaves
As mentioned above, typically Wi-Fi has been the preserve of laptop users, with the prevailing perception being that only wired local area network access (LAN) offers suitable speed and low enough latency for playing fast paced action games online. To that end, many gaming focused motherboards do not include WiFi connectivity out of the box.
In recent times WiFi has improved considerably, with the recent WiFi 6 standard offering 600 to 9608 Mbit/s connections. If you happen to have a motherboard that lacks built-in WiFi not to worry, there are many ways to add wireless connectivity to your Gaming Rig.
The most straightforward option is via a USB dongle. Such devices connect to any standard USB port and are typically plug and play, so you can be online with WiFi in moments. In fact, often these dongles support Bluetooth too, so you can easily connect your PC to bluetooth peripherals and devices like gamepads. Good connection is obtained by an aerial that is generally built into these devices.
For gamers who want a more permanent or internal option, there are WiFi cards that can be installed inside your system via your motherboards expansion slots. Generally, these cards take up a single PCI-e slot, but there are also versions that take advantage of an M.2 slot.
For the laptop user
With all the advances in wireless tech, there still remain some advantages to having a wired connection. Laptop users know full well the problems an unstable connection causes for even light work or audio/video streaming, let alone gaming.
If you do encounter this issue with your laptop, there are many connectors that can convert a USB port to a standard Ethernet LAN port. Simply connect this to your laptop and plug it into your router via an Ethernet cable.
In fact, these LAN adaptors often include additional USB ports, which is also great for laptop users with slim models that lack connection options.
Whatever preference or need you have, we have the right network adaptor for you from great brands like ASUS, TP-Link, Edimax, and Intel.
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ASUS AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 USB Nano Adapter
The ASUS AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 USB Nano Adapter (USB-AX55-NANO) features a compact solution for your Wi-Fi 6 needs, with enhanced WPA3 security you can boost your PC to 802.11ax standard via USB, and OFDMA, MU-MIMO and BSS Coloring assist in enabling faster transmissi…
$83
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ASUS PCE-AX3000 WiFi 6 AX PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter
The ASUS PCE-AX3000 WiFi 6 AX PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter features next-gen Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax) for improved efficiency, stability and throughput, ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 3,000MB/s, OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, Bluetooth 5.0.…
$69
$69
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ASUS PCE-AX58BT Dual Band PCI-E 160MHz Wi-Fi 6 Adapter
PCE-AX58BT instantly upgrades your PC with OFDMA and MU-MIMO functionality, enabling it to achieve top WiFi speeds, even when many other devices are connected to WiFi simultaneously. Instead of taking turns transferring data to the router, MU-MIMO lets multiple devices…
$79
$79
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ASUS PCE-BE92BT WiFi 7 PCIe Intel Wireless Adapter
The ASUS PCE-BE92BT WiFi 7 PCIe Wireless Adapter supports the latest WiFi 7 standard, offering speeds up to 5.7Gbps with its 320MHz bandwidth on the 6GHz band, which reduces congestion and interference. It features two external antennas with a magnetized base, Bluetooth…
$189
$189
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ASUS USB-AC53 Nano Dual-Band AC1200 USB Wi-Fi Adapter
The ASUS USB-AC53 Nano Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter is a tiny USB WiFi adaptor that features MU-MIMO technology and offers 802.11ac WiFi speeds. You can instantly upgrade your laptop or desktop and it's perfect for streaming or gaming. Dual-band support gives you the 5GH…
$35
$35
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ASUS USB-C2500 USB 3.0 Type-A to RJ45 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter
The ASUS USB-C2500 USB 3.0 Type-A to RJ45 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter is a 2.5G Base-T Ethernet Adapter with backward compatibility of 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps. Compact and lightweight, offering hyper fast 2.5Gpbs networking speeds, housed in a stylish aluminium casing.…
$49
$49
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ASUS XG-C100C V2 10GBase-T PCI-E Network Adapter
The ASUS XG-C100C-V2 uses next-generation 10GBase-T (10G) networking technology to deliver speeds of up to 10Gbps –10X faster than standard gigabit Ethernet. It enables ultra-fast 10Gbps network access for desktop PCs, so you can easily handle the most data-intensive…
$159
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Axagon High-Speed USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
The Axagon High-Speed USB 3.0 Gigabit is a compact super-speed Ethernet Adapter that connects via USB-A with a 15cm cable. It features IPv4/IPv6 checksum to reduce CPU loading by checksum, crossover detection, auto-correction, TCP large send offload, and supports a vari…
$19
$19
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Cruxtec USB-C to RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Network Adapter
The Cruxtec USB-C to RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Network Adapter (CRUXTEC-CTR-25G-SG) supports a 10/100/1000/2500MB/s network via a single USB-C cable, features a plug and play design, 15cm length and is compatible with Mac OS 10.15 or later versions, Windows 11/10/8/7, Linux X…
$29
$29
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Gigabyte Dual Band WiFi 6E AX PCIe Wireless Adapter
The Gigabyte Dual Band WiFi 6E AX PCIe Wireless Adapter GC-WBAX2400R features high speed wireless connection up to 2400Mbps, realtek RTL8852CE module built in and supports up to 160MHz bandwidth in 5GHz and 6GHz bands.…
$69
$69
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Gigabyte WIFI 7 Module
The Gigabyte WIFI 7 Module GC-WIFI7 supports high-speed wireless connections of up to 5800Mbps, offers up to 320MHz bandwidth support across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.…
$78
$78
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mbeat USB 3.1 Gigabit LAN Adapter with USB-C Converter
The mbeat USB 3.1 Gigabit LAN Adapter MB-CU3-LAN with USB-C Converter offers a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connection via a USB 3.1 Type-A and USB-C connection. It features an elegant aluminium alloy construction for durable and long-lasting performance and an easy plug…
$22
$22
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Mercusys AX3000 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter
The MERCUSYS AX3000 adapter MA80XE comes with tri-band speed, Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, speeds of up to 2402Mb/s (5GHz), and 574Mb/s (2.4GHz), the latest WPA3 security enhancements, and is both backwards compatible and Windows compatible.…
$44
$44
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Mercusys AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter
The MERCUSYS AXE5400 adapter MA86XE comes with tri-band speed, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, speeds of up to 5400Mb/s, the latest WPA3 security enhancements, and is both backwards compatible and Windows compatible.…
$49
$49
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MSI AX1800 Wi-Fi USB Adapter
The MSI AX1800 Wi-Fi USB Adapter (GUAX18) is a Wi-Fi USB adapter that instantly upgrades your laptop or PC to Wi-Fi 6 via a USB 3.2 Gen.1 port. This adapter supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with speeds up to 1800MB per second.…
$69
$69
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MSI GUAXE54 W-iFi 6E Wireless USB Adapter
The MSI GUAXE54 Wi-Fi 6E Wireless USB Adapter provides ultra-fast speeds and lower latency with access to the exclusive 6GHz band, supports tri-band access, with beamforming and an adjustable antenna to discover improved WiFi connectivity and reliability, featuring WPA3…
$99
$99
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SilverStone ECL01 2.5Gbps PCI-E Network Adapter
The SilverStone ECL01 2.5Gbps PCI-E Network Adapter uses next-generation 2.5G Base-T networking technology to deliver speeds of up to 2.5Gb/s. It supports 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s, and 100Mb/s networking standards, is backward compatible, and features a standard RJ-45 LAN port. I…
$33
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Simplecom CHN436 USB to 4-Port USB Hub with Gigabit Adapter
The Simplecom CHN436 USB to 4-Port USB Hub with Gigabit Adapter is a 5-in1 multiport adapter featuring 4-port USB hub, Gigabit Ethernet port with up to 1000Mbps speed, a hybrid 2-in-2 cable (UBS-A/ USB-C), USB port support up to 5Gbps transfer rate following USB 3.2 Gen…
$35
$35
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Simplecom NU313 Aluminum USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
The Simplecom NU313 Aluminum USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter is ideal for computers and laptops as it brings up to 1000Mb/s connectivity to your devices. It features a high-quality aluminum housing with a matte finish, a compact and slim design, USB-C interfac…
$19
$19
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Simplecom NW608 AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band USB 3.0 Adapter V2
The Simplecom NW608-V2 AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band USB 3.0 Adapter V2 is a USB WiFi adapter for PC with 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band support. It supports MU-MIMO, AC1300 dual-band speeds of up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 400Mbps on 2.4GHz, and features a fast USB 3.0 interface, Wi…
$18
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Simplecom NW621 AC1200 Wi-Fi Dual Band USB Adapter
The Simplecom NW621 AC1200 Wi-Fi Dual Band USB Adapter upgrades your PC or MAC to the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology with 5GHz support. It features dual band connections that support up to 867MB/s on 5GHz network and 300MB/s on 2.4GHz, a 5dBi high gain antenna that pr…
$25
$25
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Simplecom NW632 WiFi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 Dual Band USB Adapter
The Simplecom NW632 is a 2-in-1 wireless adapter, which supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection at the same time. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with connection speeds of up to 867MB/s at 5GHz, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also features a 5dBi adjustable high gain antenna…
$27
$27
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Simplecom NW811 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB Adapter V2
The Simplecom NW811-V2 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB Adapter V2 provides your laptop or PC fast and efficient WiFi 6 connection via USB connectivity. It features 2 x 5dBi high gain antennas, AX1800 connection speeds up to 574Mbps at 2.4GHz and 1201Mbps at 5GHz,…
$39
$39
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Simplecom NW812 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB3.0 Adapter
The Simplecom NW812 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB3.0 Adapter provides your laptop or PC fast and efficient WiFi 6 connection via USB connectivity. It features AX1800 connection speeds up to 574Mbps at 2.4GHz and 1201Mbps at 5GHz, built-in driver, excellent porta…
$35
$35
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Simplecom NW831 AX900 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.3 Combo USB Adapter
The Simplecom NW831 AX900 is a 2-in-1 wireless adapter, which supports both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connection at the same time. It supports dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 with connection speeds of up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also feat…
$19
$19
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TP-Link 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
The TP-Link 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter TX401 features a low-profile design with full height brackets, up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, CAT6A Ethernet cable, is easy to set up and is fully compatible with Windows and Linux.…
$119
$119
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TP-Link 2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter
The TP-Link 2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter TX201 features a low-profile design with full height brackets, up to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, QoS support, LED indicators, is easy to set up and is fully compatible with Windows.…
$28
$28
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TP-Link Archer T2U Dual Band Wireless AC600 Nano USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer T2U Nano receives Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands. Supporting 256QAM technology increases 2.4GHz data rate from 150Mbps to 200Mbps for 33% faster performance. 433Mbps on 5GHz is ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming, while 200Mbp…
$22
$22
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TP-Link Archer T3U Plus Dual Band Wireless AC1300 USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer T3U Plus Dual Band Wireless AC1300 USB Adapter features high speeds of up to 867 MB/s on the 5GHz band and up to 400 MB/s on the 2.4GHz band, adjustable, multi-directional antenna, MU-MIMO technology, high-gain antennas that enhance the reception and…
$39
$39
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TP-Link Archer T3U Wireless AC1300 MU-MIMO Mini USB Adapter
The TP-Link AC1300 Mini Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter ARCHER-T3U offers ultimate Wi-Fi Speed – AC1300 (400 Mpbs on 2.4GHz band and 867 Mbps on 5GHz band) wireless speed with the next generation Wi-Fi - 802.11ac. Dual Band Wireless 2.4GHz and 5GHz band for flexible conn…
$40
$40
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TP-Link Archer T4E Dual Band Wireless AC1200 PCI-E Adapter
TP-LINK's Archer T4E supports the advanced Wi-Fi standard of IEEE 802.11ac, offering 3 times transferring rates as IEEE 802.11n. You can send emails and browse the web with 2.4GHz network, while keeping the speedy 5GHz band free for gaming, HD streaming and other bandwi…
$34
$34
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TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter
The Archer T4U Plus grants your PC access to 802.11ac technology while receiving WiFi signals on two separate bands, boosting speeds up to 1.2 Gbps (up to 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz). This means better networking experience for all your online needs. Choo…
$49
$49
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TP-Link Archer T4U V2 Dual Band Wireless AC1300 USB Adapter
TP-Link's ARCHER-T4U-V2 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac, with transfer rates 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. Experience blazing speed data transfers of up to 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest USB standard, which is up to 10X speed of US…
$46
$46
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TP-Link Archer T600UB AC600 Nano Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapter
The TP-Link ARCHER-T600UB-NANO Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapter features high-speed Wi-Fi capabilities of up to 600Mbps with 200MBps on 2.4GHz and 433Mbps on 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 functionality, a small and discreet design, and advanced security measures. It is compatible with…
$27
$27
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TP-Link Archer TBE400E Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 PCIe Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TBE400E Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 PCIe Adapter features Tri-Band speeds of up to 2882 Mbps, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 support, and wider signal coverage, enabling minimised lag for your devices.…
$88
$88
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TP-Link Archer TBE550E BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 PCIe Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TBE550E is a tri-band PCIe adapter that supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. It offers speeds of up to 5760 Mbps on the 6 GHz band, 2880 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, and 688 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. The adapter features two multi-directional antennas with…
$136
$136
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TP-Link Archer TX20U Nano AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX20U Nano USB adapter features speeds of up to 1201Mbp/s, dual-band wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, OFDMA and MU-MIMO for lower latency gameplay, WPA3 security protection, all packed in a nano design size.…
$45
$45
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TP-Link Archer TX20UH AX1800 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX20UH AX1800 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter features USB 3.0, AX1800 Blazing-Fast Transfer Speeds, and High Gain Antennas + Beamforming allow for boosted range.…
$55
$55
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TP-Link Archer TX3000E Dual Band Wireless AX3000 PCI-E Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX3000E Dual Band Wireless AX3000 PCI-E Adapter comes with unrivaled WI-FI 6 speeds that will give you up to 2402 Mbps 5 GHz and up to 574 Mbps with 2.4 GHz. The 75% lower latency ensures an ultra-responsive real-time gaming experience.…
$69
$69
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TP-Link Archer TX50UH AX3000 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX50UH AX3000 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter is Wi-Fi 6 compatible, features dual-band wireless with speeds of up to 2402Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz, OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology for the most efficient Wi-Fi connection, improved security and a…
$69
$69
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TP-Link Archer TX55E V2 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth PCI-E Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX55E V2 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth PCI-E Adapter features unrivalled Wi-Fi 6 Speed—Breaks the gigabit barrier with speed up to 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz), Smoother Experience—75% lower latency ensures ultra-responsive gaming, uninterrup…
$65
$65
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TP-Link Archer TXE70UH AXE5400 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TXE70UH AXE5400 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter is Wi-Fi 6E compatible, features dual-band wireless with speeds of up to 2404Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbs on 2.4GHz, tri-band wireless (supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz), broader coverage with high-gain antennas…
$79
$79
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TP-Link Archer TXE72E PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TXE72E AXE5400 PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter comes with unrivaled WI-FI 6E speeds that will give you up to 2402 Mbps 5 GHz and up to 574 Mbps with 2.4 GHz. The 75% lower latency ensures an ultra-responsive real-time gaming experience.…
$72
$72
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TP-Link Archer TXE75E PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TXE75E AXE5400 PCIe Wireless and Bluetooth Adapter comes with unrivaled WI-FI 6 speeds that will give you up to 2402 Mbps 5 GHz and up to 574 Mbps with 2.4 GHz. The 75% lower latency ensures an ultra-responsive real-time gaming experience.…
$84
$84
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TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter
The TP-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter (ARCHER-TX20E) features fast Wi-Fi 6 speeds of up to 1201MBps (5GHz) and 574MBps(2.4GHz). With two external high-gain antennas, users are provided with greater coverage and enhanced stability on their network. This a…
$44
$44
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TP-Link TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless PCIe Adapter
TL-WN781ND Wireless Lite N PCI Express(x1) Adapter provides a wider compatibility, fitting with any standard PCI Express slot, x1, x4, x8 or x16. Compared with standard PCI network cards, it offers increased bandwidth, reliability and more functionality, allowing you to…
$13
$13
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TP-Link TL-WN881ND Wireless N300 PCI-E Adapter
The TP-Link TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N adapter offers a convenient, easy to setup solution for connecting to your home network's wireless router. Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps making this an ideal solution for online gaming or…
$17
$17
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TP-Link TX20U AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer TX20U USB adapter features speeds of up to 1201Mbp/s, dual-band wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, OFDMA and MU-MIMO for lower latency gameplay, WPA3 security protection, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0.…
$44
$44
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TP-Link UB500 Plus Long Range Bluetooth USB Adapter
The TP-Link UB500 Plus makes non-Bluetooth PCs and laptops Bluetooth-capable. Just connect your Bluetooth devices to your computer and enjoy it with ease. It supports up to 7 Bluetooth devices all at once with a powerful wireless connection. You can transfer files, musi…
$17
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TP-Link UE330C USB Type-C 3-Port Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
The TP-Link UE330C USB Type-C 3-Port Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Adapter features 3 x USB 3.0 ports that support data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps and a Gigabit Ethernet port with speeds up to 1000 Mbps.…
$39
$39
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TP-Link WN725N Wireless N150 Nano USB Adapter
The TP-Link WN725N wireless N Nano USB adapter allows users to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at 150Mbps. It features a sleek miniature design and advanced wireless encryption.…
$9
$9
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Ubiquiti SFP+ to RJ45 Copper Transceiver Multi Gig Module
The Ubiquiti SFP+ Transceiver Multi Gig Module UACC-CM-RJ45-MG delivers a range of throughput speeds (1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) across a variety of distances up to 100m and connects to RJ45.…
$139
$139
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Ubiquiti UFiber SFP+ MM Fiber 10Gbps Transceiver Module - 2 Pack
The Ubiquiti UFiber SFP+ MM Fiber 10Gbps Transceiver Module UACC-OM-MM-10G in a pack of two features a 1Gp/s Multi-mode Optical Module can provide up to 1.25 Gbp/s speed for distances up to 550 metres.…
$79