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Would 5GHz be worth it?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-Archer-T2U-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00LMZRN70/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431337053&sr=8-2&keywords=archer+adapter

 

If your router supports it and you experience drops it's probably worth it yes.

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Okay so I currently have a WNA3100 and it has started disconnecting a lot more recently (it used to do it but stopped again recently and has come back) so I was wondering what's a good cheap dongle (not PCI) for under £15?

 

My highest speeds are 52megabits or 6.5MegaBytes if that helps :)

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If your router is dual band you should get a dual band dongle. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704207

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If your router is dual band you should get a dual band dongle. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704207

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Would 5GHz be worth it?

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UK Bud

 

Would 5GHz be worth it?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-Archer-T2U-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00LMZRN70/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431337053&sr=8-2&keywords=archer+adapter

 

If your router supports it and you experience drops it's probably worth it yes.

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Not speed drops but connection drops..

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Not speed drops but connection drops..

Well yeah, my connection drops too because 2.4GHz where I live is incredibly saturated, 5m away from the router it drops. Speed is fine, but the quality is bad.

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Well yeah, my connection drops too because 2.4GHz where I live is incredibly saturated, 5m away from the router it drops. Speed is fine, but the quality is bad.

Ahhhh, guess I will go for that one then. Thanks :)

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