Can Anyone Reccomend A Good Wifi Dongle To Use With W11?

[Impret-Sir]

There are loads for sale, most say they work with Windows 10, but not so many say 11, will one that works with W10 work with 11 also? Id like one that covers 2.4and 5GHz.

[klazomaniac]

Buenchico is the resident IT tech master on here. If you can hang on for a reply, He will pick up on this thread when he logs on and give you the advice that you're looking for.

[bednobs]

while i agree with you klaz, other people are also very technology minded (not me obvs!)

[klazomaniac]

Fair play Bednobs. Wasn't saying otherwise. Was stating that in case no other replies came along forthwith.

[barry1010]

I like TP Link Deal: TP-Link Wi-Fi Dongle AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter for PC Desktop Laptop Tablet (Supports Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10/11 and Linux, USB 3.0) (Archer T4U) https://amzn.eu/d/6mZ0uJx

[Impret-Sir]

Thx guys, I will have to return later, but Buenchico, if you are reading this, would I be correct to assume that a dongle with an external antenna will perform better than one with a tiny internal one? Even seen ones with dual antennas in one, and 'high gain' antenna, confusing!

[barry1010]

If you've got a desktop pc, an internal wifi card is the best option and is easy to install. Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Togo]

Barry is giving good info. Like him I would prefer to put in a wifi card as this does not take up a valuable usb port. Plus, most modern wifi cards incorporate Bluetooth as well if you want it. (Can be useful for speakers and headphones or mobile phone pairing) Unless you have very poor broadband to start with the type of dongle/adaptor is not going to make much difference at all and I suspect that anything that does not mention w11 is because the sales blurb was written before w11 was launched. If a dongle can service 10 it will service 11. If you cannot fit the wifi card and it must be an external adaptor an good option is one that has a cradle that can be placed on a shelf or desk near the pc. An antenna may be a bother poking out of a usb port, and you may have limited space behind it. I used a netgear one for a couple of years and it was just fine. This is another option to compare with Barry's excellent choice.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Togo]

This is similar to the set up I used some while back. Can't believe the price rises since then. I only paid a few quid. This set up can use a usb port at the back of the pc leaving the front or top ones free.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Togo]

Pedestal for above.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Togo]

Sorry about that I posted the cradle twice. You would need this with the cradle.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Impret-Sir]

Thanks for all the wise advice folks, I am fine with installing an internal wifi card, but equally my new pc has plenty of usb ports, and access to them is not an issue. I just want to make the most of the 'superfast' internet that I will be paying for!

[Togo]

Ta Impret-Sir. I think that you are making the wisest choice. An internal card is future proof and will make best use of the fibre speeds. If your new pc is not already ordered/built I would check out the combined bluetooth/wifi card.