Kinivo WID320 and WID340 Wireless USB Adapters

Kinivo’s WID320 and WID340 Wireless USB Adapters are designed to enhance existing WIFI capabilities.  The WID340 is available for $15.99 and has dual-band capabilities allowing users to connect to 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks and support speeds up to 300 Mpbs.  The WID320 is available for $9.99 and connects only to 2.4GHz networks. Simply plug either adapter directly into the USB port of your device, or place the USB up to three feet away using the included extension cable to increase speed, improve signal strength and heighten overall wireless Internet performance at different levels.

WID340 Technical Specifications

• Dual band support for connecting to all 802.11g/b/n 2.4GHz and 802.11n 5GHz wireless networks
• Easy setup – plug in, install drivers, and use
• Compatible with Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista
• WEP, WPA and WPA2 (TKIP+AES) encryption for security

WID320 Technical Specifications

• Wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps with 802.11n and channel bonding
• Compatible with all 802.11g/b/n 2.4GHz wireless networks
• WEP, WPA and WPA2 (TKIP+AES) encryption for security
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems
• Three working modes: Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc and Soft AP

I was sent the WID340 which is not accessible with a Mac so we tried it on my husband’s computer.  Prior to its use, he was not able to watch a simple YouTube video.  It kept buffering.  The internet would take forever to load and email was painful.  Since beginning to use it he is a much happier person.  he can now maneuver his way around relatively easily and not waste so much time simply waiting for he wifi to allow him to move.  It would be nice if one of these would work with a ChromeBook but I don’t think it will.  Hopefully they come out with a comparable product that will meet this need.  I imagine so many college students much have that particular device but it certainly has limitations.

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