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USB Type C to Ethernet Adapter
A USB Type C to Ethernet Adapter is a compact and essential accessory designed to connect devices with a USB Type C port to an Ethernet network. It...
View full detailsUSB C to USB Adapter
AÂ USB C to USB Adapter is a versatile device that allows you to connect a USB-A device (such as flash drives, keyboards, mice, printers, or other p...
View full detailsUSB to Parallel Adapter
A USB to Parallel Cable is an adapter that allows you to connect a device with a parallel port (typically older printers, scanners, or other periph...
View full detailsUSB TO RS23S CABLE
AÂ USB to RS232 Cable is an adapter that allows a USB-enabled device (such as a modern computer or laptop) to communicate with devices that use the ...
View full detailsTP-Link TL-WN823N: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Key Features and Specifications Wireless Performance Speed: Supports wireless speeds of up to 300 Mbps, perfect for HD streaming, online gami...
View full detailsTP-Link TL-WN725N: 150Mbps Nano Wireless USB Adapter
Key Features and Specifications Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n, operating on the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Â Delivers speeds of up to 150 Mbps, ideal ...
View full detailsUSB adapters in Kenya
A USB adapter lets a computer add a port or connection it does not have built in: wireless networking, a wired Ethernet jack, a serial or parallel port, or a change from USB-C to USB-A. This collection lists six useful adapters for laptops, desktops, POS systems and older equipment.
What to look for
- Connector on each end: USB-A, USB-C, DB9 serial or DB25 parallel. Match both your computer and the device.
- Speed: for network adapters check Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet is 1000Mbps.
- Wi-Fi band and standard: the TP-Link WiFi adapters here use 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n.
- Operating system: confirm Windows, macOS or Linux support on the listing.
- Drivers: many are plug and play, but serial and parallel adapters can need drivers on some systems.
Adapters in this collection
| Adapter | What it does |
|---|---|
| TP-Link TL-WN823N | Adds 2.4GHz WiFi up to 300Mbps |
| TP-Link TL-WN725N | Nano WiFi adapter up to 150Mbps |
| USB Type-C to Ethernet | Gigabit wired network on USB-C laptops |
| USB-C to USB adapter | Plugs USB-A flash drives, keyboards and mice into USB-C devices |
| USB to RS232 cable | Serial connection for POS, modems and network gear |
| USB to Parallel adapter | Connects older parallel-port printers to modern PCs |
Common situations
- A desktop with no WiFi, or a laptop with a failed wireless card.
- A thin laptop with no Ethernet port that must connect to a wired network.
- Configuring a switch or router over its serial console port.
- Keeping a legacy parallel-port printer working.
Browse more in computer cables and connectors, or see other TP-Link products.
Checks that avoid returns
- WiFi adapters: third-party datasheets describe both TP-Link models as 2.4GHz 802.11n, USB 2.0 devices with internal antennas (150Mbps and 300Mbps). Listed operating-system support varies between sources, so check TP-Link's own page for your Windows or macOS version.
- Serial adapters: the chipset inside decides which driver you need; FTDI, Prolific and CH340 are common, and FTDI is often reported to have the most stable Windows drivers.
- USB-C to Ethernet: USB-C is only a connector shape. Full Gigabit speeds need a USB 3.0 adapter on a port that supports USB 3.0, and some models need drivers while others are plug and play.
- Parallel adapters: these create a printer port, not a general-purpose parallel port, so confirm that your device works that way.
Frequently asked questions
Which WiFi adapter should I choose? The TL-WN823N is listed at up to 300Mbps and the TL-WN725N at up to 150Mbps; both are 2.4GHz only.
Does a USB-C to Ethernet adapter need drivers? The listing says plug and play with no extra drivers.
What is RS232 used for? It is a serial standard used by older industrial devices, POS equipment and network console ports.
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