Netgear Ac1200 WiFi USB Adapter(A6150)|Compatible with Windows & Mac |Faster Data Transfer. Easily Upgrade Your Existing Laptop Or Desktop Computer'S Wi-Fi to High-Performance Wi-Fi - Black

Feb 2025 Linux update:For linux driver is now thoroughly maintained by the Linux community and the installation is a breeze. Although you can't install this on immutable distros like bazzite/kinoite etc etc.8814au is now going to be mainlined into the Linux kernel directly in version 6.14 of i remember correctly so eventually there will be no need to install any drivers. This device by the end of 2025 will be fully compatible with Linux out of the box.Good luck to all. 😊July 2020 update:Works brilliantly with Linux and bleeding edge kernels. Good number of contributors are pushing updates on GitHub. Check out aircrack-ng on GitHub to download any updated driver. This card is good substitute to gbit ethernet. Absolutely no issues when updating new kernels using make. Works well with raspberry Pi 4 on usb3. 0...no issues. Highly recommended device if you frequently use vnc and ssh, but all speed is determined by router. So get a good router if you want to exploit this card. This driver also works for rtl8812au.... Ac600.Works with Linux... Kernel 4.18.5 as of Sept 2018Install drivers manually using either dkms or compile using make.... Then insmod the driver. Switch off SECURE BOOT in BIOS as it creates problems.NOVEMBER 2019 UPDATE: I have revised it to a 2 star rating. One for Amazon and one for Netgear. Read Further.With the 5.3 series kernel there hasn't been any updated driver on github. You will be forced to use 5.2 series the last being 5.2.18 with this device. I reckon it will work nicely with 4.19 on the new Debian but most people aren't gonna use that.Realtek does NOT officially provide any apt support for the RTL series devices for LINUX. The A7000 uses the RTL8814AU chipset which is excellent but has pathetic support with the new kernel. DO NOT get this device or any of the RTL series because it will not work with fedora 31 or other newer distros. So much for performance, so little for being useless. Even the ALFA 1900 which uses the same chipset is nothing more than a fancy brick to look at.I also have the TPLINK T2U nano which has the RTL8812AU and that too is useless at the moment.

The Netgear AC1200 A6210-100PES USB High Gain Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter has been a fantastic upgrade for my home network. Here’s why this adapter stands out:Key Highlights:Dual Band Connectivity: The dual-band capability is a major plus. It connects seamlessly to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, providing faster speeds and more reliable connections. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in internet stability and speed for both streaming and gaming.High Gain Antenna: The high gain antenna ensures a strong and stable connection even at greater distances from the router. It has greatly improved my Wi-Fi performance in areas of my home that previously had weak signals.Easy Installation: Setting up the adapter was a breeze. The included installation CD made the process straightforward, and it was also easy to download drivers from the Netgear website. It took just a few minutes to get everything up and running.Compact Design: The compact and sleek design of the adapter is unobtrusive. It’s small enough to fit snugly into a USB port without interfering with other connections, which is a great feature for a clutter-free workspace.Reliable Performance: I haven’t experienced any drops in connection or issues with the adapter since I started using it. It maintains a consistent and high-speed connection, which is crucial for streaming HD content and online gaming.Good Value for Money: Considering its performance and features, this adapter offers excellent value for money. It’s affordable and provides a significant boost to Wi-Fi connectivity, making it a great investment for improving network performance.Verdict: If you’re in need of a high-performance USB Wi-Fi adapter, the Netgear AC1200 A6210-100PES is a great choice. It’s easy to install, provides strong and reliable connectivity, and offers dual-band support for enhanced performance. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their Wi-Fi setup!

So, purchased this Wi-Fi adapter mainly for Nvidia gamestreaming from my laptop to my shield tablet and smartphone(moonlight gamestream)because I didn't want to invest heavily in a dual band 5ghz router. I was initially dissapointed because the driver software does not support wireless access point mode,only receiver mode is available. Took a fair bit of tinkering in the driver settings but finally figured out that by limiting the device to 802.11 a/n and creating an ad-hoc Wi-Fi direct network with some third party software like connectify,I could get this adapter to broadcast a 5ghz Wi-Fi signal..now I have this set-up purely for game streaming and it's flawless, interference free, almost lag free(16ms average) 1080p 60 fps game streaming,can do 4k60 no problem on a device that supports it ! However downside here is you can't connect to a 2.4ghz Wi-Fi using the adapter in this mode,and switching to 802.11 auto mode changes broadcast channel to 2.4ghz which is not ideal..So am using the integrated adapter with my laptop for that which still does a pretty decent job with my Wi-Fi connection(dual band Intel 8265). Overall, very powerful device capable of maintaining near loss-less 5ghz stream. Recommended!