WLAN USB sticks in comparison
WLAN USB sticks are like sand by the sea. But which are the best? We compare the best known three models.
The test winner: "AVM FRITZ! WLAN USB Stick N"
With its compact design, the FRITZ! WLAN USB Stick N from AVM offers a very high data transfer rate. The stick is available in three different versions with different speeds (125, 150 and 300 Mbit / s).
- Stick & Surf function: In conjunction with a compatible FRITZ! Box, the stick is configured automatically. You can start surfing right away.
- WPA2 encryption: With the security standard WPA2 you protect your radio network optimally against unauthorized hackers.
- WPS: The stick can use WPS to establish a secure connection to devices in an existing radio network.
- Backwards compatible: You can use the stick both on a USB 2.0 connection and on a USB 1.1 interface.
- 5 GHz frequency range: If your WLAN router supports the 5 GHz band, you can surf with a higher frequency with the AVM FRITZ! WLAN USB Stick N. This ensures greater freedom from interference.
The cheapest WiFi USB stick: TP-Link TL-WN821N
With the TP-Link TL-WN821N you get an inexpensive WLAN USB stick for less than 10 euros.
- CCA technology: The stick automatically searches for an optimal WLAN channel. This increases the performance of your wireless network since there is no conflict with other devices.
- WPA / WPA2 encryption: All security standards are supported.
- WPS: The stick has a Quick Secure setup. Similar to AVM's Stick & Surf function, you can use the QSS button to quickly establish an encrypted connection to your router.
The fastest WiFi USB stick: Asus USB-AC53 AC1200
The Asus USB-AC53 AC1200 dual-band USB WLAN adapter has the new AC standard. You can achieve speeds of up to 867 Mbit / s. A WLAN AC router is required.
- AC-WLAN: With the Asus USB-AC53 AC1200 you are surfing in the fifth WLAN generation, which enables a transmission rate of 867 Mbit / s.
- Dual band: The stick works both in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and in the 5 GHz band. The 5GHz frequency range is suitable for streaming HD content.
- 2x2 antennas: For a long range, the WLAN stick has two antennas per frequency band.
- WPS Assistant: With the WPS Assistant, setting up the radio network is very easy.
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