In the event you have a slot-loading drive it won't work.ĭownload driver ONLY (~5MB. Research the Reaver WPS exploit to know the risks! 'Shortcuts are security risks.' WPS has proven security risks. Like easier WPS but I highly recommend to *not* use WPS. Look into the features of TPL's software to see if it offers anything else you need. Unless you're using >Windows XP then you may not need the disk. In linux you have additional power commands and other features (also true in Windows to a lesser extent if you know where to look.) This card is way faster than my USB Edimax EW-7811Un. My apartment is small so strength is adequate. The speeds are on par with actual (not theoretical throughput) speeds. No reason to beat a dead horse with that one. It performs as expected for a 802.11n 300 device. If it doesn't detect, I cover options below to fix that :) Most atheros stuff was enabled in a generic linux kernel and Windows recognized it already as well. No driver setup on Windows 7/8 or even linux. Basically means the card uses both antennas to communicate as effentiently with the AP (or clients in hostapd ) as it can. 2T2R MIMO, two transmit, two receive, multiple-in-multiple-out. (3M for $5, SKU:9SIA1NV0UF6248, 6M for $6, SKU:9SIA1NV0NY4981.) These cables extend the antennas off your tower so you can tack them to a wall or move them higher. If too much you can look at simple SMA extension cables. Your case filled with components through which electricity flows and potentially (but not necessarily) interfers should be avoided if possible. You can purchase external antennas (TP-LINK TL-ANT2405C, SKU: N82E16812997086 for $8) and run them away from your router. Low profile card (If you wanted to build a small router in a micro-ATX case?) it comes with a second bracket for a tiny case. Research it for a weekend hobby some day. Not perk for everyone and it not easy and only on linux. What is that? The chip can make your computer a wifi router/firewall/server if you want. Pros: - Biggest pro (probably only for nerds): supports HostAP! ('hostapd' in linux.) MIMO technology with stronger signal penetration strength, wider wireless coverage, providing better performance and stabilityĮasily setup a highly secured wireless link with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)Īdditional Information Date First Available Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps makes it ideal for video streaming, online gaming and Internet calls Learn more about the TP-Link TL-WN881ND Best Seller Ranking

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