{"title":"USB Adapters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSB adapters in Kenya\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eUSB adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector on each end:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-A, USB-C, DB9 serial or DB25 parallel. Match both your computer and the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e for network adapters check Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet is 1000Mbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi band and standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e the TP-Link WiFi adapters here use 2.4GHz 802.11b\/g\/n.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating system:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm Windows, macOS or Linux support on the listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e many are plug and play, but serial and parallel adapters can need drivers on some systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdapters in this collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-tl-wn823n-300mbps-mini-wireless-n-usb-adapter\"\u003eTP-Link TL-WN823N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds 2.4GHz WiFi up to 300Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-tl-wn725n-150mbps-nano-wireless-usb-adapter\"\u003eTP-Link TL-WN725N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano WiFi adapter up to 150Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-type-c-to-ethernet-adapter\"\u003eUSB Type-C to Ethernet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit wired network on USB-C laptops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-adapter\"\u003eUSB-C to USB adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlugs USB-A flash drives, keyboards and mice into USB-C devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-to-rs23s-cable\"\u003eUSB to RS232 cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial connection for POS, modems and network gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-to-parallel-adapter\"\u003eUSB to Parallel adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnects older parallel-port printers to modern PCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon situations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA desktop with no WiFi, or a laptop with a failed wireless card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thin laptop with no Ethernet port that must connect to a wired network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguring a switch or router over its serial console port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a legacy parallel-port printer working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/computer-laptop-accessories-computer-laptop-accessories-computer-cables-connectors\"\u003ecomputer cables and connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, or see other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tp-link\"\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/a\u003e products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChecks that avoid returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi adapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial adapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C to Ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel adapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e these create a printer port, not a general-purpose parallel port, so confirm that your device works that way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich WiFi adapter should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e The TL-WN823N is listed at up to 300Mbps and the TL-WN725N at up to 150Mbps; both are 2.4GHz only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a USB-C to Ethernet adapter need drivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e The listing says plug and play with no extra drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is RS232 used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a serial standard used by older industrial devices, POS equipment and network console ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder from Adepta Technologies, with delivery in Nairobi and across Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"usb-type-c-to-ethernet-adapter","title":"USB Type C to Ethernet Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA USB \u003cstrong\u003eType C to Ethernet Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and essential accessory designed to connect devices with a USB Type C port to an Ethernet network. 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