StarTech.com USB Wi-Fi Adapter - AC600 - Dual-Band Nano Wireless Adapter

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you just need something cheap and dependable to get a desktop or older laptop onto Wi‑Fi, this StarTech AC600 Nano-style USB adapter is a sensible buy. At ~£20 ex‑VAT, you’re paying for basic connectivity rather than performance bravado—and that’s exactly what it delivers. In real offices it’s the kind of thing you keep for “right, we need a Wi‑Fi fallback” scenarios: temporary setups, spare adapters for test benches, or rolling out connectivity where running Ethernet isn’t practical.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your users are expecting strong range, consistent throughput at distance, or heavy usage (large file transfers, video calls across the office, lots of interference). The “nano” form factor usually means compromises, and with low-to-mid power Wi‑Fi adapters you can see more dropouts in congested environments (busy floors, lots of APs, brick walls). If your deployment is in a clean, close-by network—or you’ll dock the adapter near the router—this is good value. If you’re relying on it as your primary, long-term wireless solution in a challenging RF environment, you’ll likely be happier spending a bit more on something with better real-world link stability.