Pros & Cons
Pros
Tp-link 600 nano works well in my environment with an ancient laptop on which the existing wifi is a slow 2. Easy to use and easy to follow instructions to install. Can't fault it, highly recommended.
Cons
The adaptor can hardly maintain a steady internet connection, with constant high ping and packet loss usually around 10%. It often refuses to connect to a network and has to be unplugged and reset to work. Mini usb connector - this is partly my fault ... Read More
Tp-link is not compatible with win 10 x64. Not recognised out the box by ubuntu based installs. The downloadable driver (tp-link website) is source code which doesn't compile. It then works for about 20 seconds and then the it stops working.
This adapter is utterly hopeless, averaging 10mbps download and 5mbps upload on 40mbps fibre.
Highlights
Quality
It was very easy to install and i have had no issues with wi-fi after installing it
This device helped me get a consistent and strong wifi signal for my work machine.
I found this device really very tricky to set up and kept repeatedly getting error messages.
The dongle is plug and play, and requires no set up.
Price
Worked perfect for me at a good price.
Great value for money piece of kit 👍
I paid extra for this rather than a smaller one due to the larger antenna and additional bandwidth.
Shipping
Just what we were looking for and super quick delivery too!
It was a fast delivery of a great product which has breathed new life into an old computer.
Packaging/appearance
I ordered this, and my heart sank a little when i opened the box and saw a cd for installation.
Competitiveness
It reached exactly the same speeds on wifi as i had on cable.
I bought this to replace one i'd bought 14 years ago as i thought it might be better in terms of wifi speed, and i was pleasant... Read More
If you live in a block of flats with lots of competing wifi's competing for the wifi4 channels it can freeze as the competing w... Read More
If your wifi signal is marginal you could alternatively consider variants having an aerial, space permitting.
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I paid extra for this rather than a smaller one due to the larger antenna and additional bandwidth
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The dongle is plug and play and requires no set up
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I have had no connection issues with this at all in 3 months of use
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It wouldnt work correctly at first kept uninstalling and reinstalling but it wasnt until i disabled the computers own onboard wireless adapter that was pretty poor in the forts place
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Had to retrieve lost files from an ancient pc as my father who is in his 90s had managed to delete his photograph library from his hard drive and the waste bin for good measure
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Only discovered that it had no wifi capability after i had lugged it up the stairs to install in the only room with enough desk space to accommodate it
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Wasnt the fastest upload in the world but did the job
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Bought this to replace an antiquated link ive had for years and was quite slow