- IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n
- Up to 300 / 300 Mbps Wireless Data Rates
- 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, Ideal for Home Entertainment Application
- PCI Express
- 3 dBi High Gain Antenna with Extended Coverage
- Windows 8 Su
Good hardware, Great support team
05/02/2013
Pros:
Hardware was recognized by Win8 immediately (though only 2.4ghz, see Cons)
Form factor is extremely slim and fit nicely in my case
Connection so far is solid, no issues
Cons:
5ghz band NOT supported by default in Windows 8, and the drivers that came on the included CD were out-of-date and only worked with Win7. Installing from the CD on Win8 caused the device to stop working entirely, not even recognizing the 2.4ghz band.
A quick call to tech support and I had the answer (download the newest version from the website) within minutes with zero hold time - very impressive.
Overall Review:
The drivers are only available from Rosewill as an executable installer, not bare. I asked the tech if they had access to the standalone files and he told me to search for
Ralink RT5592
which is the chipset for the adapter. I was unable to find a download. Fortunately the executable installer worked great once I got the right version.
Windows 8 requires 3.2.13.0, the included disc only has 3.2.12.0. Be sure to download the new version before you take out your old wireless card!
Also, if you have an extended antennae from Rosewill, it is compatible with this card. The one I have has three connectors instead of two, but the card works quite nicely with a strong signal with just two connectors attached.
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- John S.
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Verified Owner
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