Should I get a 802.11ac adapter if my modem is just 802.11n?

[Mark Angelo]

I just learned that the Asrock Z97 Extreme 4 doesn't have a wifi adapter (please correct me if I'm wrong).

Therefore, I would have to buy a separate adapter, and I got myself to researching. I believe my modem at home is just 802.11b/g/n. I was wondering if a 802.11ac wifi adapter would work?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

It would work, but wouldn't be any faster than a good 802.11n one. Depending on the precise adapters, it may even be slower.

Can you find the exact model of the router?

 

[Paul NZ]

It will work, but only what the modem supports up to (wireless N) not ac