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Small black USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter with two fold-out 5dBi antennas

TAURKENAM

TAURKENAM USB Wi-Fi Adapter AC1200 Dual Band 2×5dBi Antennas USB 3.0

SKU CH-HNPC-F7VG9

Dual-band USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter with two 5 dBi antennas delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, supports Linux kernels up to 6.2 plus Windows 11, and fits Raspberry Pi 2+ and x86 PCs

  • Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
  • Works across major Linux distros and Windows 11/10/8/7
  • Supports x86_64, x86_32, aarch64 and armhf architectures
  • Delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Dual 5 dBi antennas extend wireless range and stability
  • USB 3.0 interface provides up to 10× faster data throughput than USB 2.0

Linux Wi-Fi Adapter AC1200 Dual Band

This USB 3.0 wireless adapter delivers AC1200 dual-band connectivity for Linux and Windows systems. It supports kernels up to 6.2 and a wide range of distributions including Ubuntu 16.04 to 23.04, Debian 8 through 11, Linux Mint 18 to 21, Kali, Raspberry Pi OS and Windows 11 down to 7. Compatible architectures cover x86_64, x86_32, aarch64 and armhf for Raspberry Pi 2 plus and Odroid devices.

Build Quality and Connectors

The adapter uses a USB 3.0 interface for high-throughput data transfer to the host. Two detachable 5dBi antennas screw onto RP-SMA ports, allowing orientation for best signal or replacement with higher-gain models. The plastic housing is compact enough to sit beside other USB ports without blocking them. No external power supply is required; the device draws all power from the USB bus.

Check Before Ordering

Verify your distribution and kernel version against the supported list; RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap, OpenWrt, Guix, Puppy, Tails, Endless OS, LibreELEC and OSMC are explicitly not supported. Ensure a free USB 3.0 Type-A port is available; the adapter will operate at reduced speed on USB 2.0 ports. Confirm your router broadcasts 5 GHz 802.11ac or 2.4 GHz 802.11n networks to reach the rated 867 Mbps or 300 Mbps link rates.

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Price $52.99
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Specifications

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Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

What maximum speeds does the USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter reach on the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands?

The adapter delivers up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, giving a combined AC1200 rating.

What physical space do the two 5 dBi antennas need on a desktop or laptop?

Each antenna is a detachable 5 dBi dipole that screws onto the adapter; allow a few centimetres of clearance behind the USB port for them to stand upright.

How is the driver installed on Linux, and which step do users often miss?

On supported distributions the driver is in-kernel up to Linux 6.2, so the adapter works after plugging it in; the common mistake is forgetting to attach the antennas before connecting.

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