Connect your laptop or other USB equipped computer to a Wi-Fi network with the EDIMAX AC1200 Dual-Band MU-MIMO USB 3.0 Adapterfrom Edimax. This tiny, discrete USB Wi-Fi adapter features a USB 3.0 connector and supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi network standard while operating on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Once configured, users can take advantage of wireless data transfer rates of up to 1200 Mb/s along with support for both MU-MIMO and beamforming technologies to ensure you receive a strong, reliable Wi-Fi connection.

1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Interface    802.11ac Wi-Fi Standard Compatible    Dual-Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Frequencies    Up to 1200 Mb/s Wi-Fi Transfer Rate    MU-MIMO Technology    Beamforming Wi-Fi    Discrete Form Factor

The EW-7822UTC runs ultra-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi, that's almost three times faster than 802.11n. Upgrade your laptop or PC to 802.11ac Wi-Fi so you can enjoy online video streaming and multiple data transfers at the fastest speeds.

USB 3.0 is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 with data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. It enables devices to achieve the superfast speeds which 802.11ac can provide for faster photos, music, videos, and data.

Experience better performance and greater flexibility with EW-7822UTC for your laptop with dual-band connectivity. Either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band can be selected with top speeds at 300 Mb/s and 867 Mb/s respectively. Surf the internet and check emails on the longer-range 2.4 GHz band, or use the high-speed 5 GHz band for online gaming and YouTube or Netflix HD streaming.

The latest 11ac MU-MIMO (Multiple User - Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology runs four streams and serves multiple devices simultaneously, for the fastest speeds and uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to all devices.

Instantly upgrade your older laptop or PC to 11ac MU-MIMO functionality. Everyone in the room can enjoy smooth surfing, streaming, and gaming at the same time when the EW-7822UTC is successfully paired with a MU-MIMO router.

Beamforming generates directionally targeted Wi-Fi signals, instead of standard Wi-Fi which radiates outwards. Paired with any beamforming router, the EW-7822UTC's beamforming support enables your Wi-Fi signal to be targeted at your adapter for a stronger, more reliable and efficient Wi-Fi connection. This means better audio quality and HD video streaming as you explore your digital wonderland.

This tiny USB Wi-Fi adapter can be plugged into any laptop for more mobility and convenience, and it looks great. The tiny design means it feels like nothing to carry around, so it's easy to always keep it with your laptop.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How to install it?

A: Plug into USB port.

Q: 2. How do I get a replacement power cord? Dog chewed through it

A: You would need a C7 power cable like this one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1013000-REG/avenview_3a_pc_us_10a_c7_power_cord.html

Q: 3. will this work with the Raspberry Pi 2?

A: yes, it does. we use it with the Pi2 in our Soundwall product.

Q: 4. Can I still use my Eufy cameras that record 24x7 to Synology Surveillance Station?

A: Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine 4x4 MU-MIMO AC1733 Wave-2 Dual-Band Gigabit Access Point (BH # UBUDMUS) will not support eufy cameras connected to a Synology Surveillance Station.

Q: 5. Does is support mesh?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine 4x4 MU-MIMO AC1733 Wave-2 Dual-Band Gigabit Access Point is compatible with UniFi mesh devices such as the U6 Mesh.

Q: 6. I have a Macbook Pro Non-Retina Mid 2012 that doesn't have 802.11ac, will this work to enable it?

A: According to the manufacurer will it will support MAC OS 10.7 and above.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with Mac OS X 10.11.x ?

A: Yes, this will work on your version of OS X.

Q: 8. Will this work with an HDTV that doesn't have built-in WiFi (Sony Bravia)?

A: No, I am sorry but it does not. It needs software and drivers to be installed in order to work properly.

Q: 9. Is this device compatible with MAc OS X 10.11.6 and/or Linux UBuntu 20.04 ?

A: Yes, this will work on your version of OSX and should work with your version of Linux with a bit of work installing the driver.

Q: 10. Does this router have parental controls?

A: This is not a consumer product that has parental controls as a option. You can filter and control on many different levels in the software.