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Linksys Wireless Mini USB Adapter AC 580 Dual Band AE6000
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
619
Unverified
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Product Reliability
45died, causes, performed, defective, connection
+53%
-47%
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... So far they are working great. ... "
" ... Did what it's supposed to and is still working a year later. ... "
" ... Did what it's supposed to and is still working a year later. ... "
" ... Has been working perfectly for me. ... "
" ... Has been working perfectly for me. ... "
" ... This is functioning well. ... Still, it is working much better than the one I had before. ... "
Device Compatibility
40windows 10, wifi, windows 7, 10, wireless
+50%
-50%
" ... My laptop was having issues with wifi so decided to use this to fix my problem. ... It connects at 10Mbps and my speed test got about 1.6Mbps down and 10/Mbps up. ... "
" ... My laptop was having issues with wifi so decided to use this to fix my problem. ... It connects at 10Mbps and my speed test got about 1.6Mbps down and 10/Mbps up. ... "
" ... This item is know to have issues with Windows 10. ... "
" ... This item is know to have issues with Windows 10. ... "
" ... I cant get on the internet because my WiFi stick wont connect to the internet for me to update anything! ... "
" ... I cant get on the internet because my WiFi stick wont connect to the internet for me to update anything! ... "
" ... This Mini USB device doesn't work! ... Unable to connect to My router. ... I have been networking computer systems for over 20 years and this issue is not on my end. ... Its the inability for the Device to not be recognized. ... "
" ... The overheating causes the device to shut down and disconnect from anything it was connected to, making it unusable. ... "
Ports
37usb, wireless, linksys, usb port, wireless n usb
+49%
-51%
" ... Bought this a month or so ago, now when I plug it into ANY USB port it doesn't even turn on (blue light), no detection basically going in the garbage now. ... "
" ... turns out it was just this usb adapter. ... "
" ... I forgot it was connected to the laptop and didn't see it in the USB slot when I was shuttling between office and home. ... "
" ... Have tried different USB ports and nothing. ... "
" ... Have tried different USB ports and nothing. ... "
" ... Did the same test on the same laptop using LAN cable and got 102Mbps/10Mbps. ... "
" ... Did the same test on the same laptop using LAN cable and got 102Mbps/10Mbps. ... "
" ... If you don't have a cable to directly plug into your modem then you're screwed. ... "
Setup
34easy, set, install, setup, xp
+94%
-6%
" ... So we purchased the Linksys, (which everything else in our home is) and the startup is a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Cheap, easy to install (literally plugged it in and it was ready to go, didn't have to install anything or use the included CD or anything), and gives me super speedy 5 GHz wifi on my desktop that didn't come with built in wireless. ... "
" ... simple to setup. ... "
" ... simple to setup. ... "
" ... Linksys install was a breeze, insert CD and away you go. ... "
" ... easy to setup on win 7 ... "
Wifi
29adapter, wi fi, network, signal, 5ghz
+59%
-41%
" ... Perfect for a computer that doesn't have built in wifi. ... "
" ... Perfect for a computer that doesn't have built in wifi. ... "
" ... Purchased for 10yr old Dell 1520 Laptop which has built in Wi-Fi. ... Have an HP Envy with internal AC card, same 5yr old N Netgear router and get 160-170mps download on that one. ... "
" ... Was able to use this to get on the Internet when my laptop WiFi broke. ... "
" ... Was able to use this to get on the Internet when my laptop WiFi broke. ... "
" ... Swear it fixed my malfunctioning laptop wifi adapter too. ... "
" ... Swear it fixed my malfunctioning laptop wifi adapter too. ... "
" ... allows wi-fi connection easily. ... "
Ease of Use
25easy to install, set, easy to use, works great, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... simple to setup. ... "
" ... simple to setup. ... "
" ... easy to setup on win 7 ... "
" ... Was very easy to install. ... "
" ... Was very easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Software Platform
20windows 10, 7, 10, os, driver
+35%
-65%
" ... Causes BSOD daily. ... "
" ... Causes BSOD daily. ... "
" ... Installed an updated software from linkages website and driver just to be sure . ... "
" ... Installed an updated software from linkages website and driver just to be sure . ... "
" ... This item is know to have issues with Windows 10. ... It causes multiple windows errors as it reboots over and over until your system locks up. ... "
" ... This item is know to have issues with Windows 10. ... It causes multiple windows errors as it reboots over and over until your system locks up. ... "
" ... It had to be installed by a disk and then asked me to update my windows software or else it couldn't install. ... "
" ... It had to be installed by a disk and then asked me to update my windows software or else it couldn't install. ... "
ISP
19adapter, linksys, internet, usb, speed
+74%
-26%
" ... Just get a nice internet service. ... "
" ... Works just fine ... "
" ... We first purchased the Netgear wireless adapter and at first it worked just fine. ... "
" ... i mean common it's linksys. ... "
" ... The connectivity of this adapter is great. ... "
" ... Both with 5yr old Netgear N dual band router. ... "
" ... Desktop could no longer be hard wired to the modem. ... "
" ... Super fast wireless speeds!! ... "
Network
18signal, speed, network, connection, 5ghz
+67%
-33%
" ... Works great for 5g, however range isn't spectacular. ... "
" ... Works great for 5g, however range isn't spectacular. ... "
" ... Use it for connecting wireless to my printer while connected wireless with my other network device to the WIFI. ... "
" ... Never had any problems and wireless signal is great! ... "
" ... Never had any problems and wireless signal is great! ... "
" ... Installed a month ago and the wifi signal hasn't dropped once. ... "
" ... Installed a month ago and the wifi signal hasn't dropped once. ... "
Overall performance
17fast, set, performance, job perfectly, job
+88%
-12%
" ... Works just fine ... "
" ... Works very well ... "
" ... Works very well ... "
" ... Super fast wireless speeds!! ... "
" ... Does its job ... "
" ... Haven't had any issues as far as speed. ... "
" ... No issues so far, fast data transfer. ... "
" ... No issues so far, fast data transfer. ... "
Drivers
13driver, windows, requiring, rapidly, painlessly
+46%
-54%
" ... Installed an updated software from linkages website and driver just to be sure . ... "
" ... Installed an updated software from linkages website and driver just to be sure . ... "
" ... They have had issues with drivers since 2015. ... "
" ... They have had issues with drivers since 2015. ... "
" ... No Mac drivers! ... "
" ... I used updated and past drivers, disabled power management, disabled windows updates and so forth, without any effect. ... "
" ... I used updated and past drivers, disabled power management, disabled windows updates and so forth, without any effect. ... "
Marketplace
13advertised, works as expected, rely, performed, expert
+85%
-15%
" ... Excellent product & Seller! ... "
" ... GOOD PRODUCT, FAST SHIPPING, THANK YOU ... "
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Works good, and it's just as described. ... "
" ... Works good, and it's just as described. ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... works great as advertised. ... "
Delivery
13fast shipping, arrived, works great, received, opening
+92%
-8%
" ... Great product and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... GOOD PRODUCT, FAST SHIPPING, THANK YOU ... "
" ... Fast shipping and works as required. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and works as required. ... "
" ... Received quickly - with no damage - It works great ... "
" ... Received quickly - with no damage - It works great ... "
" ... to install this including opening the box it was shipped in. ... "
" ... to install this including opening the box it was shipped in. ... "
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