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White USB 2.0 Wi-Fi adapter with 150Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11n/g/b support

STARTECH

STARTECH USB150WN1X1W 150Mbps 2.4GHz USB Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-A8NA-Z5Y68 MPN USB150WN1X1W

Adds 150Mbps 2.4GHz Wireless N connectivity to a desktop or laptop via USB 2.0, with compact design and WPA2 security

  • 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
  • Setup requirementsWindows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R

Color White

  • Compact 8 x 15 x 19 mm design adds Wi‑Fi without bulk
  • Up to 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for everyday wireless speed
  • WPA2‑PSK and 128‑bit WEP keep the link secure
  • Works with Windows, macOS 10.5‑10.14 and Linux kernels 2.6‑4.11
  • WPS button or software setup gets you online in seconds

Compact USB 2.0 Wireless N adapter

The STARTECH USB150WN1X1W adds 2.4 GHz Wireless N connectivity to desktops or laptops through a USB 2.0 port. It supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards with a 1x1 antenna configuration. The adapter is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux systems listed in the specifications. Its extremely compact design measures 8mm x 15mm x 19mm.

Sustained throughput on 2.4 GHz band

Under continuous load the single-stream 150 Mbps link shares the 2.4 GHz band with other household devices. Real-world throughput will fall below the nominal rate when multiple networks, Bluetooth peripherals or microwave ovens are active. The adapter maintains a connection at operating temperatures from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. Security options include WEP 64-128 bit, WPA and WPA2-PSK encryption.

Replaces internal cards lacking N support

This USB adapter upgrades systems that have no wireless hardware or only 802.11b/g radios. The jump is worth it when a desktop cannot accept an internal card or when a laptop's built-in Wi-Fi is limited to 11 or 54 Mbps. It is not suited for buyers who need 5 GHz operation or multi-stream throughput above 150 Mbps.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB150WN1 × 1 W
Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless speedUp to 150 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Product dimensions8 mm × 15 mm × 19 mm
Product weight2g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size145 × 95 × 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: -10 to 70 degree Celsius (14 to 158 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

How much power does the USB 2.0 adapter draw when running continuously?

The adapter draws power from the USB 2.0 port at 5 V and operates within a 0 to 40 °C range without active cooling.

Which operating systems must the host computer already run for this adapter to work?

Supported systems include Windows XP through 10, Windows Server 2003 to 2016, Mac OS 10.5 to 10.14, and Linux kernels 2.6.x to 3.5 plus 4.4 to 4.11.x LTS.

Will the 150 Mbps Wireless N adapter connect to an older 802.11b or g router?

Yes, it is backward compatible with 802.11b at up to 11 Mbps and 802.11g at up to 54 Mbps.

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