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Tiny black USB Wi-Fi dongle, 15mm by 19mm, flush-fit design

STARTECH

STARTECH USB150WN1X1 150Mbps Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-4VE1-QKY5Q MPN USB150WN1X1

Compact USB 2.0 wireless N adapter adds 150 Mbps Wi-Fi to desktops or laptops with WPA2 security and 100 m indoor range

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Wireless speedUp to 150 Mbit/s
  • Security featuresTKIP / AES WEP Data Encryption WPA and WPA2-PSK Data Encrypt
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz
  • Antenna configurationInternal Antenna

Color Black

  • Fits tight spaces with an 8 mm by 15 mm by 19 mm body
  • Connects at up to 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 802.11n networks
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS 10.5 to 10.14 and Linux 2.6 to 4.11
  • Secures data using WEP 64-128 bit, WPA and WPA2 encryption
  • Reaches 100 m indoors and 300 m outdoors for flexible placement

Compact USB Wireless N Adapter

The StarTech USB150WN1X1 adds 802.11n connectivity to a desktop or laptop through a USB 2.0 port. Its 1x1 antenna design delivers up to 150Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2-PSK encryption for secured networks. It suits users needing basic wireless access on legacy or current Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

Practical Limits of 802.11n and USB 2.0

The 802.11n standard caps throughput at 150Mbps with a single spatial stream, while backward compatibility allows 54Mbps on 802.11g and 11Mbps on 802.11b. The USB 2.0 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for these rates. Range reaches 100m indoors and 300m outdoors under ideal conditions. The internal antenna keeps the profile small but limits gain compared to external designs.

Upgrade Context and When to Choose It

This adapter replaces a missing or failed internal Wi-Fi card, or adds wireless to a system without one. The jump from 802.11b or g to 150Mbps 802.11n is worthwhile for general browsing and light streaming on 2.4 GHz networks. It is not for buyers who need 5 GHz band support, multi-stream throughput above 150Mbps, or modern OS versions beyond those listed.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB150WN1 × 1
Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless speedUp to 150 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz
Antenna configurationInternal Antenna
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Product dimensions8 mm × 15 mm × 19 mm
Product weight2g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size165 × 94 × 22 mm
In the box
In the box1 x USB Wireless Adapter
1 x Driver CD
1 x Instruction Manual
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 40 degree Celsius (32 to 104 degree Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75 degree Celsius (-4 to 167 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity range10% ~ 90% RH
More details
Security featuresTKIP / AES
WEP Data Encryption
WPA and WPA2-PSK Data Encryption

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Questions about this item

Which version of the STARTECH USB150WN1X1 should I choose?

This adapter is a single SKU with a 150 Mbps wireless N rating and a USB 2.0 interface; there are no alternative capacities or versions to select.

What does the 150 Mbps figure mean once the adapter is installed?

It is the maximum wireless signalling rate under IEEE 802.11n with a 1x1 antenna; actual throughput will be lower due to overhead, distance, interference and the 2.4 GHz band.

What does the USB 2.0 interface cap in practice?

The USB 2.0 connection limits host-side data transfer to its high-speed bulk endpoint rate, which is higher than the 150 Mbps wireless ceiling, so the wireless link remains the bottleneck.

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