I chose this product because it was well rated, inexpensive, had modern Wifi protocols and was backwards compatible. In reality, it picks up my access point which is next door, but that's all. The various access points in the neighbourhood aren't even seen. Does its job, but forget the range.

Pulled out older 2.4 GHz only USB adapter and plugged the TP-LINK into PC, screen popped up asking me to push router WPS button. My router is in the next room. By the time I got back TP-LINK had connected. Did an OOKLA speed test and obtained 180 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up. I have Comcast internet.

For whatever reason our 2.4GHz signal is wonky in our house. Rather than upgrade my wife's laptop, I purchased this inexpensive device so she could use our 5GHz network. The install took me 5 minutes -- I plugged it in, unplugged the Cat5 cable (you won't need to do this, likely), disabled the Dell built-in wifi adapter, and connected to the internet using the now default TP-Link. Worked like a charm.

While I now can get back on Internet, it takes a full minute or 2 before I am allowed back on...Sometime when Im on, I get closed out and need to wait again.....So is better than nothing, but it certainly isnt perfect

A dongle that will serve well for an old laptop or fixed PC to be equipped with a correct wifi for daily use. But as far as the signal is concerned, the size without a long antenna obviously means that there will be no miracle. For a house with load-bearing walls, etc. you will have to choose a card with an external antenna.