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The Plug 'n' Play capability is essential since no modern tablets and most laptops are lacking hardwired Ethernet ports
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Several days ago we had a lightning strike that destroyed the ethernet port on my Mini Tower Dell.
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You lose a USB port, yes, but it's not an issue unless you really need that additional USB port
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I plugged this into a free USB port on my desktop, and Windows 7 found drivers automatically with no need to install them on my own
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works well, quick fix for bad Ethernet port
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I tried this in both a usb 2.0 port as well as a 3.0 port, and the maximum speed I was able to connect to my router at was 72 Mbps.
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And, unlike a full dongle, you won't accidentally bump into it while doing something and break the port or dongle
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However, my internet signal kept dropping which makes me think I had a bad chord, an issue with the computer, or a bad ethernet port in my office