If you have a desktop that doesn't have Wi-Fi built-in or are looking for better Wi-Fi connectivity on your laptop, then know that there are alternatives available that don't require you to open up your machine. To improve the Wi-Fi reception on your machine you can check out a high gain USB Wi-Fi adapter. So what is a high gain Wi-Fi adapter you ask? Well, put simply, high-gain antennas transmit more power to the receiver. This helps increase the signal strength. Because of this, the strength of the connection and data transmission rate is higher than traditional Wi-Fi antennas. If you want faster, stronger and stable connection across a vast distance, then a high gain antenna enabled Wi-Fi adapter is what you should consider getting. Here we list a few options available on Amazon.
This high gain adapter from TP-Link supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bandwidth. It claims data rate from 150Mbps to 200Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 433Mbps on the 5GHz band. It has a 5dBi high-gain antenna to enhance the connection with your Wi-Fi router ensuring stability and speed. The dongle works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP and Mac OS X. The 5GHz band can be used for online gaming and streaming videos in 4K with ease. The antenna on the dongle is adjustable so it can be positioned perfectly.
This USB Wi-Fi dongle boasts of 2.4GHz connectivity and has a compact form factor. Despite the small form factor it claims to have High Gain Antennas for better connectivity. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS as well as Linux. The form factor of this device is so small that when connected to a laptop, it barely sticks out.
Another adapter with a flexible antenna is the Hilgar’s USB Wi-Fi adapter. It also boasts of a High Gain Antenna. It has a claimed maximum speed of 300Mbps. The dongle works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Linux and Mac OS X. The antenna on the dongle is adjustable. It also sports an indoor range of 50-100m.
This high gain adapter from TP-Link boasts of support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz band. It has claimed speeds of 600Mpbs on 2.4GHz band and 1300Mbps on 5GHz band. Thanks to the 4 high gain antenna, it has a wide range. It works on both USB 3 and USB 2 ports.