The Cable Matters Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter connects to either the 2.4 or 5 GHz wireless bands so your laptop can connect to any available network. Upgrade the wireless capabilities of your laptop with this lightweight adapter that is designed for portability. It integrates perfectly with the latest 802.11ac wireless routers in your home or office while maintaining backwards compatibility with wireless b/g/a routers and wi-fi hotspots.
Windows Companion
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 compatible. No need to install the driver in Windows 10 since it is integrated with the OS.
Upgrade Option
- Upgrade the wireless speed to your laptop
- Replace a failed wireless card in an older computer
Simple & Secure Installation
- WPS One-Button Setup - LED Status Indicator verifies the connection - Security Encryption: 64/128 WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, TKIP/AES - Create a profile with the configuration utility
3X Faster than Wireless N
- Dual Band 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Up to 150 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz with b/g/n routers
- Up to 433 Mbps @ 5GHz with a/n/ac routers
- Backwards compatible with older b/g/n routers and hotspots
Configuration Utility
- Utility access from the taskbar
- Off-line help guide
- Troubleshooting guide
- Profile setup with older Windows OS
- Configure as a wireless access point
Package Contents
- Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter
- Mini-CD with driver, utility, and user manual
- Quick Start Guide
Note: Software and guides can be downloaded from the Cable Matters website
WI-FI upgrade for the wireless connection on your computer or tablet; Add dual-band support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands to your computer; AC 600 adapter provides maximum compatibility with WiFi hotspots to stream video or transfer files; portable adapter weighs less than one ounce and includes a cap to protect it when traveling; Ideal solution for a failed wireless network adapter card in a laptop or desktop
Wireless AC USB adapter is designed to support 802.11ac wireless speeds up to 155 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps at 5 GHz; USB dongle can be configured as a wireless access point to connect your tablet or smartphone; Ideal for video streaming or creating your own WiFi access point with a Raspberry Pi; Green LED status and link indicator lets you know it is working
Secure setup of WiFi USB adapter with one-button Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration to equipped routers, access points, or hotspots; USB WiFi adapter supports WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, TKIP/AES security encryption protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access
Windows & Mac compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32/64 bit) and Mac OSX 10.7 to 10.11; Easy installation with included CD or driver download (Driver automatically downloads in Windows 10); portable USB dongle is convenient to carry, operates at either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band and is compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports, and 802.11 b/g/n/ac equipment; Included utility is useful for offline help and configuring older Windows OS computers
WIFI router compatible with AC routers and N routers from Linksys, Belkin, Cicso, TP-Link, and more; Including popular router models such as the TP-LINK Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router, NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router, TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 / C9 AC 1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, (RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router