BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi to Ethernet Adapter, 1200Mbps Dual Band Universal Wireless Bridge for Printer, Smart TV, Blu-Ray Player, PlayStation, Xbox, etc, WPS Easy Setup, Connect a Wired Device to Wi-Fi

I recently picked up the BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi to Ethernet Adapter for my desktop, which doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi. I wanted a simple way to add wireless internet without having to deal with USB dongles or upgrading my whole system. This adapter has been a solid solution, and here’s how it’s worked out for me.Setup and Ease of Use:Setting it up was pretty easy. I followed the instructions, connected it to my router, and then plugged the Ethernet cable into my desktop. It took only a few minutes, and everything was up and running. I was relieved not to run into any major complications because I’m not super tech-savvy.Performance:When it comes to performance, the dual-band Wi-Fi is a game-changer. I’m getting around 867Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, and I’ve noticed a big improvement in my internet speed. Streaming movies in HD and gaming online is so much smoother, with far fewer interruptions than when I was using a USB adapter.Design:The design is simple but effective. It’s compact and comes with external antennas that help boost the Wi-Fi signal. I didn’t have to do much trial and error with positioning, since it has a signal indicator to help you find the best placement. That little detail made the setup process a lot easier than I expected.Things to Keep in Mind:There are a couple of things I’ve noticed. First, the 5GHz connection tends to weaken the farther I am from my router, though the 2.4GHz band still holds up pretty well. If you’re planning to use this in a large space, you might want to consider the range limitations on the higher band. Also, while the web interface is easy to navigate, I do wish there was a mobile app for managing the connection, but that’s a minor gripe.Overall Thoughts:I’m really happy with the BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi to Ethernet Adapter. It’s given me reliable Wi-Fi on my desktop without the hassle of cables or complicated setup. If you're looking for a good, affordable way to add Wi-Fi to a device that doesn't have it, I highly recommend it. Just keep the range in mind, especially for the 5GHz band.

This is incredibly easy to setup and then just works. I use it to make a wired ethernet device wireless.The instructions are clear, accurate, and easy to follow even if you aren't tech savvy. And then it just works. I have never had to reset mine in over a year even after unplugging it and moving it across the room.Connectivity is great, my device works no different than if it had a direct ethernet connectionThere are no heat issues with my unitAnd the price is great for what you're getting.Anyone wanting wireless capability on wired ethernet device should look no further and just get this.

Used in a business with a printer that only had a ethernet plug and no possible hardline connection to a router. It installed immediately pretty much (I followed the instructions included),, Now any phone or laptop at the business used by the manager or employees can print what they want. works beautifully!! 5 STARS. I recommend

I got a free repurposed computer that I set up in the spare bedroom. Since my router is in the living room this WiFi to ethernet adapter looked like a good solution for connecting that computer to my internet network. Despite the extremely easy set-up, my initial impression of this product wasn't good because while it did work I was getting slow internet speeds despite the WiFi signal being very strong. The fix was easy but didn't occur to me until after I wasted time with extensive troubleshooting even though it was actually the first or second thing that I should have tried. That's on me obviously but first set-up.I only needed to plug this into an outlet near my router, press the WPS switch on the router, then press the WPS switch on this adapter. In less than 30 seconds the indicator light showed that the adapter was connected to my network. Once connected I unplugged the adapter and moved it into the room where I needed to use it. In less than a minute the indicator showed that it was again connected to my network and I hooked the adapter up to my computer with an ethernet cable. I had internet.Unfortunately, the internet I had was slow. I tried streaming an Amazon Prime movie and it froze several times until Amazon switched to streaming in standard definition.To troubleshoot I tested the signal strength at the outlet where this WiFi to ethernet adapter was plugged in using an Android utility on my phone and the WiFi signal was very strong. I then experimented with connecting this to an extension cord instead of directly to the wall outlet and moving the adapter higher up to different shelves on either side of the computer desk but that made no difference because the problem wasn't with WiFi signal strength. I changed settings inside my router to prioritize the ethernet WiFi adapter. I temporarily moved the computer into the living room and connected it directly to my router to verify that the ethernet card wasn't bad. I finally decided the problem had to be the adapter so I gave this product a less-than-glowing review.Then a few days later I realized I'd missed one of the most obvious troubleshooting steps which was to power cycle my modem and router and low and behold the internet speed I was getting went from not being fast enough to stream anything in HD to fast enough to stream 8K video--the speed I was roughly the same as on my primary computer connected directly to the router via ethernet cable.The speed with this adapter has been stable and consistent in the three days since I did the power cycle so what had been a disappointing product suddenly gave me better internet speed than I ever expected before making the purchase.Unless something goes south in the near future (in which case I will update my review again) this appears to be an excellent option if you need WiFi internet on an ethernet-only device. Set-up is fast and easy via WPS (the manufacturer sent me an alternate non-WPS installation method but since power-cycling fixed my issue I didn't end up trying it). I can't say if this actually gets 1200Mbps because my internet service isn't that fast but I am getting roughly the same speed as on my devices directly connected to my modem via ethernet. If you do experience disappointing internet speeds after setting this up then try what I forgot to do and power-cycle your modem and router which is a simple process that takes just a few minutes.