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Edimax Wi-Fi 5 Nano 802.11ac AC1200 Dual-Band Adapter for PC, Wireless AC USB Adapter Dongle, Up to 867Mbps (5GHz) / 300Mbps (2.4GHz) Fast Transfer, Win 11 Plug-n-Play, Mac OS, Linux, EW-7822ULC
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Brand | Edimax |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Color | Black/Silver |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop |
Product Dimensions | 0.8"L x 0.6"W x 0.25"H |
Data Link Protocol | USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Megabytes Per Second |
Item Weight | 4.54 g |
About this item
- Fast and efficient Wi-Fi 5 AC1200 USB adapter with selectable Dual-Band: Max speeds of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867Mbps (5GHz) with 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard and backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
- Small, Stylish Design: World’s smallest AC1200 Wi-Fi Adapter with MU-MIMO Technology.
- Easy 11ac Upgrade: Upgrade your single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to 11ac dual-band Wi-Fi for better coverage and faster Wi-Fi speed with zero configuration.
- 11ac MU-MIMO: The latest 11ac technology runs four streams and serve multiple devices simultaneously for faster and more consistent speeds when used in a congested network (when connected to MU-MIMO supported access points/routers)
- Efficient Wi-Fi with Beamforming Technology: EW-7822ULC shapes and forms the signals towards the connected router/AP to dramatically improve reliability, range and coverage while saving power and battery life of your computer.
- HIGHLY SECURE Wi-Fi protocols supported, featuring WPA3, WPA2, WPA and, 64/128-bit WEP encryption methods.
- One-Click Wireless Connections: Features a software WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy wireless connections.
- PLUG-AND-PLAY SUPPORT with Windows 10 & 11. Supports Windows 7/8/8.1, MAC OS 10.9~10.15, and Linux: Fedora (3.11~5.11) & Ubuntu (3.8~5.11). Visit EDiMAX website for the latest support information and driver download.
- TRUSTED BRAND: With decades of experience in developing and manufacturing networking products, EDiMAX is committed to providing the latest networking technologies at affordable prices.
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Specification:
- Supports Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11
- Supports Mac OS 10.9 ~ 10.15
- Supports Linux: Fedora (3.11~5.11) & Ubuntu (3.8~5.11)
AC1200 Dual-Band MU-MIMO USB Adapter Upgrade Your Laptop to MU-MIMO
EW-7822ULC
The Edimax EW-7822ULC is a AC1200 USB adapter that can pair with an 11ac MU-MIMO router. It upgrades your older laptop or PC to a MU-MIMO device and runs selectable dual-band Wi-Fi at speeds up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz.
- Ultra-Speed with 802.11ac
- Dual-Band Experience
- Beamforming Wi-Fi
- Small Size for Laptops, Various Types of Embedded Systems & IOT Devices.
- For optimal performance, insert the dongle in various USB ports to find the best connectivity (usually on top/ front of PC case)
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Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac |
Speed | AC1200 | AC1200 | AC1200 | AC1750 | AC600 | AC1200 |
Radio Band | 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
Size | Nano | Nano | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Wi-Fi Security Protocols | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 64/128-bit WEP |
WPS Support | Yes (software) | Yes (button + software) | Yes (button + software) | Yes (button + software) | Yes (button + software) | Yes (button + software) |
Antenna | Built-in | Built-in | Foldaway | Foldaway | High-Gain antenna + cradle | External adjustable |
Green WLAN | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Usage Scenarios | High speed, ideal for video streaming and file transfers | High speed, ideal for video streaming and file transfers | High speed, ideal for video streaming and file transfers | High speed, ideal for video streaming and file transfers | Weak Wi-Fi signal locations | Weak Wi-Fi signal locations |
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Easy to install | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | 4.6 |
WiFi signal | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Zonglian | Edimax Computer | Dongguan PCER Electronic Technology CO.,ltd | BrosTrend | LoveRPi |
data transfer rate | 1200 megabytes per second | 1300 megabytes per second | 1201 megabits per second | 600 megabits per second | 286 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second |
data link protocol | USB | IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, RTL8812BU | USB | USB, IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4GHz | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, USB |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb3.0 a | usb | usb | usb2.0 | usb, usb2.0, usb2.0 a, 802 11 bgn, radio frequency |
operating system | Windows 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Windows 7/8/8.1, MAC OS 10.9~10.15 and Linux: Fedora (3.11~5.11) & Ubuntu (3.8~5.11) | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 98, Windows XP Home Edition, Chrome OS | Windows 10 & 11, Linux 3.13~5.11 | Linux,Mac,Windows 10 | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7 | Linux, Windows |
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Brand | Edimax |
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Series | EW-7822ULC |
Item model number | EW-7822ULC |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac; Linux |
Operating System | Windows 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Windows 7/8/8.1, MAC OS 10.9~10.15 and Linux: Fedora (3.11~5.11) & Ubuntu (3.8~5.11) |
Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.25 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.25 inches |
Color | Black/Silver |
Manufacturer | Edimax Computer Company |
ASIN | B01MY7PL10 |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 12, 2017 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #201 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
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Product Description
World's smallest AC1200 USB wireless adapter with MU-MIMO is here. Save space and your host device's battery life with smart features on the EDIMAX EW-7822ULC nano dual band AC1200 MU-MIMO USB adapter. This tiny dongle supports dual-band for speeds up to 867Mbps (5GHz) and up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) with its 802.11ac support. It is also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n standards. With MU-MIMO compatibility, it makes sure the supported router/AP can serve up fast and consistent speeds even when there are multiple devices on the wireless network. Its smart and efficient beamforming technology also directs its signals to drastically improve range, throughput, and coverage, as well as saves the battery life of your laptop in the meanwhile. Connecting to a faster network is as easy as plugging in the EW-7822ULC by EDiMAX. With decades of experience in development, and manufacturing networking products, EDiMAX is committed to providing the latest networking technologies at affordable prices.
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Customers are happy with the size and value of the network interface controller adapter. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with the adapter dropping the connection fairly frequently. Customers are mixed on performance, speed, ease of installation, signal reception, and stability.
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Customers like the size of the network interface controller adapter. They mention it's small and relatively low profile. Some say that it'll fit in any USB slot. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and portability of the adapter, which makes it highly portable.
"...And the most important is that it's so small you don't have to worry about something hitting it...." Read more
"This adapter did work as expected except when it didn't.It is very small and does not stick out too far from the USB port on my old Dell laptop..." Read more
"So far so good. I like the stubby size. All the others are much bigger and have antennas. The other stubby ones don't have 5G...." Read more
"...100% satisfied (how often does that happen?).* Very small* Inexpensive* Reasonably fastI saw a link speed of 750 or 866 Mbps...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's okay for the price, affordable, and a high-speed wifi adapter that works great on Windows 10.
"...It's cheap and is very reliable (have been using it for over a month now)...." Read more
"...I do not plan on returning this device. It's not amazing, but it was fairly cheap..." Read more
"...Very small* Inexpensive* Reasonably fastI saw a link speed of 750 or 866 Mbps...." Read more
"...Pros: Better price at $18.99 and smaller nano size to avoid USB sticking out. Con: installation a little cumbersome...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works reasonably well, while others say that it performs worse than other small devices and does not work out of the box.
"...I’m running Mohave now and all works pretty well, certainly a lot better than the built in wifi at this point." Read more
"...This tiny wifi adapter works great! Fast speed, doesn't drop connections...." Read more
"...that if you update your macbook's operating system, this adapter won't work any longer, or at least until they update the driver...." Read more
"...considering the small size of the EDIMAX adapter, I am pleased with the performance (so far), and I can stop worrying about breaking off the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it's terrific, able to get very fast download and upload speeds, and helps keep up with new connection speeds. However, others say that it seems to work fine, although speeds are rather mediocre, and that it takes some time to start working.
"...USB 2.0 (yes, it can work in a USB 3.0 connection) but the speed is terrific...." Read more
"...It’s easy to install the driver, but sometimes seems a little slow for it to launch and acquire a signal when I wake the machine up...." Read more
"Fast shipping and my old computer runs faster now." Read more
"...The 5 GHz bars went from 2 to 4. But interestingly enough, the speed was the exact same. Right around 225mbs down and 90 up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's super easy to install, smooth, and a quick-fix solution, while others say that it'll not install and is a little cumbersome.
"...It’s easy to install the driver, but sometimes seems a little slow for it to launch and acquire a signal when I wake the machine up...." Read more
"Great product and easy to install...." Read more
"...far, for me, this gizmo is working great -- but its installation instructions need re-writing, for Macs, at least...." Read more
"...Easy to install and update driver. It easily handled the 200 Mbps my internet plan provided. All good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal reception of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that the wifi reception is good, while others say that the range is not good, and the network is ok. However, some say that when the I/O is heavy, it drops the signal repeatedly.
"...Bingo! It's connected! The wireless connection is very robust!..." Read more
"...When it comes to 2.4 GHz, the RX is pretty bad. While other devices could see a very high signal, this adapter could see it as a weak signal...." Read more
"...Faster speeds, equal range, frees up a USB port, has Bluetooth 4.1 and is actually mu-mimo compatible...." Read more
"...damaged cover back on, I started having constant disconnects and range issues...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it's very reliable, has a solid, fast connection, and runs stable. Others say that it fell apart the first time they took it off the laptop, the signal reception is good but not as strong as a bigger wireless adapter, and that the latest kernels and the maintainers have simply not kept up.
"...I do not plan on returning this device. It's not amazing, but it was fairly cheap..." Read more
"...It's cheap and is very reliable (have been using it for over a month now)...." Read more
"...There are fewer dropouts and failures if only a single user is logged in...." Read more
"...More the size of a *small* thumb driver. It just fell apart the first time I took it off the laptop...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it does not always reconnect to the wireless network on boot, it drops the connection fairly frequently, and the Windows 10 drivers cause problems with reconnecting to their router. Some customers also mention that the built-in WiFi constantly drops and reconnects, and that the adapter would only connect to their Router about 20% of the time.
"...Sometimes the icon still shows full green bars but connection seems to stall. Reselecting the network usually corrects it...." Read more
"...don’t know if this is just a driver issue or if the hardware keeps losing the WiFi connection...." Read more
"...But on my phone, it can still connect to the same wifi. Overall, it is good." Read more
"...It will not connect to my wifi if my Mac goes to sleep mode. Connect ability is on par with the internal wifi antenna and speed does not suffer...." Read more
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It’s easy to install the driver, but sometimes seems a little slow for it to launch and acquire a signal when I wake the machine up. Sometimes the icon still shows full green bars but connection seems to stall. Reselecting the network usually corrects it. Don’t know if that’s the Edimax or a quirk of my machine, which certainly has issues.
Early on I found I had to keep switching off the built in wifi on my laptop. If it’s trying to connect and the Edimax driver is also active neither will work. I didn’t realize at first that the built in wifi would sometimes still try to launch even after I turned it off.
I tried an upgrade to Catalina and found that the driver is not compatible. That may have changed in the meantime, but I did find through search a driver that looked like it works with this device and Catalina – on Github. I’m running Mohave now and all works pretty well, certainly a lot better than the built in wifi at this point.
The speed was only 390 Mbps, which was a little disappointing since my Linksys External AC1200 adapter ran at 585-867 Mbps depending on my proximity to the router. I started moving the adapter to other USB ports, including a USB 3 port, but it still connected at 390 Mbps. Finally, I moved it to another USB 2 port, and suddenly I started getting a steady 520-585 Mbps (I'm not an electronics specialist, but the only difference I saw between the USB ports, is that this one was close to the internal antenna terminals).
Anyway, considering the small size of the EDIMAX adapter, I am pleased with the performance (so far), and I can stop worrying about breaking off the adapter, as I almost did to the Linksys adapter which stuck out about around 3+ inches. BTW, the EDIMAX is faster than the internal Broadcom 802.11ac internal adapter I installed in the laptop 6 months ago, but if I can put in a better internal antenna in my laptop, I hope to eventually boost it up to 720 to 867 Mbps as I had with my previous laptop.
Overall, this little adapter is more than I expected, especially for only $20. I would definitely recommend it to others looking to speed up older computers.
The speed was only 390 Mbps, which was a little disappointing since my Linksys External AC1200 adapter ran at 585-867 Mbps depending on my proximity to the router. I started moving the adapter to other USB ports, including a USB 3 port, but it still connected at 390 Mbps. Finally, I moved it to another USB 2 port, and suddenly I started getting a steady 520-585 Mbps (I'm not an electronics specialist, but the only difference I saw between the USB ports, is that this one was close to the internal antenna terminals).
Anyway, considering the small size of the EDIMAX adapter, I am pleased with the performance (so far), and I can stop worrying about breaking off the adapter, as I almost did to the Linksys adapter which stuck out about around 3+ inches. BTW, the EDIMAX is faster than the internal Broadcom 802.11ac internal adapter I installed in the laptop 6 months ago, but if I can put in a better internal antenna in my laptop, I hope to eventually boost it up to 720 to 867 Mbps as I had with my previous laptop.
Overall, this little adapter is more than I expected, especially for only $20. I would definitely recommend it to others looking to speed up older computers.
NOTE, on 9/20 I contacted the manufacturer to ask if they would be supporting Mac OS16, Big Sur, when it comes out soon. I received this reply:
"At this moment, we don't have schedule for the new driver of Mac 10.16 Big Sur. I am sorry about this. Usually we won't have new driver until a few months after the new Mac OS released. I personally think the new driver will be available at the beginning of year 2021 but I can not guarantee that.
Please do not upgrade your Mac OS yet.
Once we have new driver, we will post it on our web site. Thank you."
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
NOTE, on 9/20 I contacted the manufacturer to ask if they would be supporting Mac OS16, Big Sur, when it comes out soon. I received this reply:
"At this moment, we don't have schedule for the new driver of Mac 10.16 Big Sur. I am sorry about this. Usually we won't have new driver until a few months after the new Mac OS released. I personally think the new driver will be available at the beginning of year 2021 but I can not guarantee that.
Please do not upgrade your Mac OS yet.
Once we have new driver, we will post it on our web site. Thank you."
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With this adapter, I'm getting about 75 to 80 Mbps. Not bad for $20.
However, this adapter did basically nothing on my laptop. I have an old ASUS X55U that has a built-in wireless N. I get about 20 to 25 Mbps with the built-in and about 25 to 30 Mbps with this adapter. Not much of an improvement there.