TP-link WDN4800 vs ASUS PCE-AC56

[DrJaber]

Hi

I'm stuck between these two wifi cards. I know that asus has 802.11ac, but I'm not sure if will miss it when I go for tp-link. So, which one do you think I should get?

Also I prefer a plug and play wifi card


Thanks

 

[DrJaber]

Are they both compatible with windows 10 and Linux?

 

[Mubeen Akhtar]

TP-link WDN4800.
Reason: Cheap and almost all features same of ASUS PCE-AC56

 

[digitaldoc]

You can't choose a wifi card without knowing what is the router, and the internet connection. For example, if the ISP is a 5 Mbps DSL connection, and the gateway router is 802.11n, than the TPlink is more than adequate. On the other hard, if on Google Fiber, than the Asus card with 802.11ac to maximize the wifi connection would make a lot more sense.

 

[DrJaber]

It says up to 300 Mbps

 

[RealBeast]

Up to 300Mbps means it is an N router, so you do not need AC unless you plan to buy a new router.

 

[digitaldoc]

Yes, this is most likely an N router, so an AC adapter will not offer an advantage unless you plan to get both a new router, as well as the new adapter.