How To Add USB PC Wifi AND Bluetooth 5 For Under £10

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@PaulBakewell]

Nice bit of kit, to keep in the PC repair Toolbox. Great video, thanks Mike.

[@mikesunboxing]

You bet

[@rickh8380]

I have that same one. Works very good for my needs. As Bob said...nice bit of kit too. 😄 Nice review Mike and Lady Kath. Take care. Cheers

[@mikesunboxing]

Very handy to have around just in case

[@patricklebel1141]

These are great backup or testing pieces of hardware. I always have one of these with me when going to fix other's computer! That on with bluetooth is very interresting! Thanks!

[@uglybob7505]

Handy little bit of kit these, everyone should have one as a backup just incase 🙂 Thanks Mike and Kath

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes I agree ☝️

[@markberry8182]

These dongles are pretty usefull personally i prefer buying a wifi card for a few quid more. But this will get you up and running on the cheap👍

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah if you have a PCIe slot free and the clearance from the GPU they are a good alternative

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

I have a couple of these both varients the bluetooth ones are ok but one of the cheap ones i have has audio stutter that i trouble shot for months i got another to fix that and the wifi ones are absolutely fine for movies and videos etc but if your serious at Gaming It has to be a wired connection ! for me at least but these are excellent little tempory devices or for connecting Sound bars and stuff Thanks for the Info Mike and Kath as always

[@mikesunboxing]

cheers RRR

[@fullparranrlgames3758]

@@mikesunboxing would this be ok to stream sports live on a lenovo thinkcentre m700?

[@colinhilton6067]

Nice short video.Thank you Mike for sharing it with us.I used to use a Asus one a few years ago,very handy to have 👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah these are really good to have on hand when disaster strikes

[@colinhilton6067]

@@mikesunboxing l have 2 spare TP-LINK pcie WiFi,Bluetooth cards

[@DylSkiii.]

Hi Mike, I'm looking to replace my wifi dongle with this one. I've purchased 2 tp link ones in under 2 months. Seem to be really temperamental. What is the signal like for you with this one? Cheers!

[@mikesunboxing]

seems fine, no issues to speak of

[@GLIMBOTHENECTARINE]

Hey , i got the same one, and it worked for the first 15 minutes and then just stopped. Do you have any idea why this could have happened? My dad thinks that taking it out made it break

[@mikesunboxing]

it is possible it was fragile and removing it broke it. try it in another port and see if it works, if not i would try and return it if the led doesn't come on or show in device manager

[@Senrab46]

Thanks for sharing Mike and Kath 🐈👍

[@mikesunboxing]

Our pleasure!

[@wingchong68]

I never knew such a device existed. Just what I need. Thank you 👍

[@mikesunboxing]

Happy to help

[@malthus101]

my onboard BT5 chip cannot find devices any more - tried all methods to fix. can i use this instead? do I need to unistall drivers for current soldered chip? thx

[@mikesunboxing]

Yeah in device manager remove all the Bluetooth devices and hidden ones then reboot and use the driver from the motherboard manufacturer

[@malthus101]

@@mikesunboxing ok i'll give it a try - thanks.

[@mega-driver]

Hi, will it work well to a standard USB 2.0 socket or does it need a USB 3.0 to work properly? Thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

either is okay

[@mega-driver]

@@mikesunboxing Thanks

[@calqyz]

would i be able to add this to one of my existing usb flash drives i have laying around?

[@mikesunboxing]

no just plug it into a USB port

[@tabukcity20]

I have window 10 and I have 802.11n wifi adapter and bltouuth install be ok >>> when restart it doesn't not work sr and need plug adapter and insert again to work >> any sloution ??

[@mikesunboxing]

This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@Drifter077]

Hi, my router is upstairs and tv is downstairs in living room.. wi fi is sometimes weak.. is there solution or some sort wi fi buster/adapter that i can connect to tv to have better reception?? Thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

you can use a wifi extender inbetween them, or use a homeplug to make it wired

[@sirgo0se97]

Hi, I don’t know if you’ll reply to this, but I’m moving into student housing where Ethernet isn’t going to work. Would you recommend using a dongle over Powerline? I guess consoles basically use dongles so I’m really hoping they’re reliable.

[@mikesunboxing]

not sure how you are planning this to work, you can't plug a dongle into a powerline, it will need a pc and the powerline is ethernet only

[@sirgo0se97]

Sorry, I meant using a Wi-Fi dongle rather than Powerline

[@mikesunboxing]

@@sirgo0se97 hard to say really without knowing the setup there, if the WiFi signal is good where you are going to be setup, it is far more conveinent to use that if possible

[@it41148]

I have a ''Realtek RTL8188FTV Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter'' does it supports bluetooth? I plugged the dongle but it doesn't bring up the bluetooth option

[@mikesunboxing]

it doesn't appear to support blue tooth from what i can see

[@TheGreatInternetSurfer]

Can I leave the adapter plugged in or do I need to replug it everytime I want to use it?

[@mikesunboxing]

leave it in

[@PhantomWoIf]

is the wifi in that device WPA3 ? does the bt support AptX or what codex ?

[@mikesunboxing]

WPA2 mixed and SBC ACC

[@Renrimfo4]

Just purchased one, did not have enough room to add a bluetooth/ wifi card onto my motherboard and this seems like a solid cheap solution, although performance may not be the best compared to an onboard card, for the price it is amazing!!

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing

[@Thebloombunker]

I have problem with this adapter it's showing mass storage problem in device manager

[@mikesunboxing]

that is the built in driver iso probably

[@samiulislamsharan]

Can you confirm the Bluetooth version of the USB dongle?

[@mikesunboxing]

the one i had was bluetooth 5.0 but they might be updated if you buy one now, but i can't be certain

[@samiulislamsharan]

@@mikesunboxing I'll sure let you know when I get mine.

[@johnfrankster3244]

will it make a difference getting a PCle, i have a motherboard without wifi and am wondering if it will make a difference. Im worried to use one of these because even though my computer is about 10feet away from the nbn router, there is a wall inbetween.

[@mikesunboxing]

i would get a decent USB then you can use an extension cable if needed to position better to counter act the wall

[@johnfrankster3244]

@@mikesunboxing Thanks for the suggestion, my only concern really is signal and speeds. I dont mind paying more to get a decent mb/s transfer to be honest. I thought a good PCle might be better reception because of the extra antennas. Even considering an ethernet powerline adaptor, but again im not sure on the speeds. An extension cable from my NBN port would need to run under a door into another room and circle back around. Its the only reason I dont run ethernet directly.

[@starjanae7985]

Thank you so much for the help and video it works wonderfully ❤

[@mikesunboxing]

You're welcome!

[@willyfreddelacerna7683]

Does it enchance the wiifi transmission if there is bluetooth or it is still the same?

[@mikesunboxing]

it will be the same. two separate radios

[@willyfreddelacerna7683]

@@mikesunboxing thanks man💌

[@searcher565]

I have window 11 .and I have 802.11n wifi adapter whenever try to install and restart it doesn't not show in network adapter .can you help

[@mikesunboxing]

This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@jayneel3137]

i already had a tp link wifi adapter if i used this and want to used only bluetooth and not the wifi and my old wifi adapter can I ?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it can be disabled in needed

[@AintPopular]

any difference in competitive gaming between wifi 6 and 5

[@mikesunboxing]

not really, more the speed rather than latency, your router will have more impact than the dongle

[@nadonadia2521]

does it works on old USB ports computer such as uSB1.1 USB2.0

[@mikesunboxing]

it should do but you might experience lower data speeds

[@ygdread1482]

I have a mini pc so mine has no disc drive, this doesn’t come with disc right?

[@ezp9955]

I guess windows is gonna download the driver for it :)

[@mikesunboxing]

it should be plug and play, although there is a image on the USB with drivers

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

Quick question is this a usb2.0 adapter or 3.0

[@mikesunboxing]

usb 2.0 i believe

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

@@mikesunboxing much appreciated, I just bought a pc off a friend but moved It from the old shell to a new one this morning, my first go at pc upgrades/building and everything went well except the motherboard had an old Lenovo wlan chip that needs a mains cable and has no usb3.0 support for the Fpanel so I thought as an easy fix until I upgrade my motherboard and CPU this would do

[@davidwurtz4022]

Is a cd disk needed to use it

[@mikesunboxing]

not if you are on Windows 7 or higher

[@bruhidk3341]

so if my WIFI icon doesnt even apear anywhere in my computer, this will fix it?

[@mikesunboxing]

it might do but it depends if the icon is supposed to be there, if your motherboard has wifi built in it should show if the drivers for it are installed

[@bruhidk3341]

@@mikesunboxing well i downloaded the drivers from a diferend computer, out it on an external HDD and draged it over to the pc and it still didnt work

[@jjclarkson3261]

Specs on adapter show 150 or 433 mbps wifi speeds? Is it really this slow?

[@mikesunboxing]

it is not wifi 6 speeds but usually enough to game and stream content

[@jjclarkson3261]

@@mikesunboxing Going to give it a try. Thanks.

[@aliasprojects6214]

It says driver free, so is it not able to be used unless a driver is installed?

[@mikesunboxing]

all device need drivers to allow WIndows to use them, the driver should automatically install the WIndows drivers when inserted

[@aliasprojects6214]

What about non Windows devices?

[@ozzyant197b]

Do u think i can use it for smart TV?

[@mikesunboxing]

i doubt it, what is the plan or what are you trying to achieve ?

[@ozzyant197b]

@mikesunboxing I trying to use my my mobile hot spot 5g on my smart TV at the moment I do get 4 g connection on TV... 30 mgbyte Internet speed, I was just wondering I could improve to 100 with your kit ...

[@WilmaBasto]

This is only compatibke for window 11 sir? Thank you

[@mikesunboxing]

windows 7 onwards

[@regscastrosindayll1649]

Will this be usefull when my bluetooth in my laptop are broken

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it is if it is a hardware problem

[@ronyzmiri]

As always, great HOW TO. Perhaps consider adding Amazaon Germany link, so the rest of EU can buy from.

[@mikesunboxing]

The amazon global link goes to whatever country you are currently in, or at least it should

[@WilliamAPBodie]

Did me MSI build now. what a Nightmare it was. unstable as heck. internet on than none at all. RAM put to XMP 1. MB says no XMP 2. even when it has. first only 4266 than it goes back to 2666. this MSI MB can do 5333mhz. it says. but does not. and so on with alot of problems. hope it will stay stable now. And first now you show this !!! me MSI MB has Wifi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2. But this is a nice way to get it. Thank Mike 👍 Mike's Unboxing & Review & How to is Worthy of a Support comment. Like & a share 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

the memory controller is in the processor so the board is able to handle pretty much anything, the real limiting factor is the silicon quality of the CPU

[@WilliamAPBodie]

@@mikesunboxing Did look it up. that is some thing bad from MSI. only with 1 RAM it can run up to 5333.

[@JackSOrensen-n4f]

the idubbbz music at the beginning made it for me

[@mikesunboxing]

miss content cop

[@Mainneli]

Is it durable?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it is, being it is so small there is not a lot to flex or break

[@Mainneli]

@@mikesunboxing ok thanks for replying I will consider buying it.

[@TagZ13]

Just looked it up using your link,.it's coming up at £47+

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for the heads up will check that out in the morning, is that UK or US or somewhere else

[@TagZ13]

@@mikesunboxing hi, uk

[@mikesunboxing]

@@TagZ13 Try this one: amzn.eu/d/ceyGxRB?tag=mikesunboxi0f-20

[@TagZ13]

Thanks, just ordered it.

[@muhammadammarsajid4365]

Its bt 4.1. Please check its chipset

[@mikesunboxing]

said BT 5 for me?

[@BattleSymphony349]

what does it mean? does it receive wifi or send out signal wifi?

[@mikesunboxing]

drivers not installed?

[@BattleSymphony349]

@@mikesunboxing Im still to buy it but im confuse with the term adapter. Basically I dont have a wifi router our boss took it away, but I still have internet in the PC thru cable . Im planning to purchase a usb wifi. can you clear it out for me please , Im still confuse

[@OlettaLiano]

It wasn't that long ago that I would have killed for 12.5 down and 6 up. LOL

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah i know what you mean

[@ChrisBeard]

Lol it's gone up to £45.97. stoopid Amazon surge pricing.

[@mikesunboxing]

Amazon didn't convert the right link for the UK - try this one: amzn.eu/d/ceyGxRB?tag=mikesunboxi0f-20

[@tabukcity20]

i need drive for this

[@mikesunboxing]

the driver is on the usb or in the packaging

[@EdisonContreras]

Y para Linux?

[@mikesunboxing]

not sure sorry

[@Jarbeefis-q8u]

Welcome to the world of buffering 😅😅

[@SaulTyre]

Something weird going on here Mike, first of all the dongle is £45.97 according to Amazon UK🤔 ..secondly your video is supposed to have been posted approx. 6 hours ago, yet you have comments from 11 days and 2 weeks to which you have responded 🤔🤔 I mean we know you're good but how the f did you manage that?😂

[@mikesunboxing]

Link added now only £7.99

[@mikesunboxing]

Link updated for £7.99 and the video gets released to patreon members and KZbin members a little early

[@SaulTyre]

@@mikesunboxing Ok got it😎

[@SaulTyre]

@@mikesunboxing Thanks Mike

[@cosminccostea1609]

YESSSSSS VERRY VERRY CHEAP 92 EURO. THANKS FOR THE TIP

[@mikesunboxing]

should be less thank 10 euros

[@mikep9418]

£45.97 when I click the Amazon UK link.

[@mikesunboxing]

Link added now only £7.99

[@mikep9418]

​@Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to Thanks. Unfortunately as someone who's not a Prime subscriber, it's £2.99 delivery which somewhat sours the deals.

[@ChickenLegs-fp9py]

Title = How To Add USB PC Wifi AND Bluetooth 5 For Under £10 Ebay cost = £14

[@mikesunboxing]

that is inflation for you! Amazon still cheaper though

[@ChickenLegs-fp9py]

@@mikesunboxing Sorry Mike, I did mean that in a joking way but it came across a bit arsey.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@ChickenLegs-fp9py it was taking in a joking way, no offense taken, just that others might read the comment so i wanted to clarify

[@Tony-xn7sd]

Aaaaaaaar roight, I hav one of them, it works just foine, aaaaaaaar right moi dear

[@mikesunboxing]

Great 👍