Customer reviews of the TP-LINK TL-WN722N

TP-LINK TL-WN722N 13€95
Global rating
8/10
based on 14 reviews Editorial and moderation guide
  • 64%
    9 reviews
  • 7%
    1 review
  • 14%
    2 reviews
  • 0%
  • 14%
    2 reviews
Most helpful positive review:
by stephane G
Posted on 5 Dec 2016

Very good product

Excellent product and 100% compatible with Linux. Accepts packet injections via aircrak-ng. Voyager 16.04. To amplify the signals of the access points, I recommend the : TP-LINK TL-ANT2408CL
Read more
Review automatically translated
Most helpful critical review:
by lecbee
Posted on 20 May 2017

Does not work on Linux

Apparently the V1 model of this WiFi card worked fine on Linux. But I received the V2 (TL-WN722NV2) and it does not work at all. Tested on Ubuntu 17.04: no driver available. So I will have to bring it back.
Read more
Review automatically translated
Filter by:
Sort / Filter

Rating

    Sort by

      Sort by:
      • by PatriciaB
        Posted on 22 Oct 2024
        Bought on 21 May 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

        Wifi usb key

        I am very happy with this product. As soon as I plugged it into my PC running Windows 11, the key enabled me to connect to the Internet without any installation whatsoever. I've been using it for 2 months. Works very well.

        Review automatically translated
      • by NilsA
        Posted on 13 Apr 2024
        Bought on 3 Apr 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

        a little disappointed

        works moderately on my fixed PC at only 50 Mbit/s but on a laptop it works very well so if you have a fixed PC take a cpl and connect by cable it will be more expensive but infinitely better.

        Review automatically translated
      • by Jeremy F
        Posted on 2 Oct 2017
        Bought on 23 Jul 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

        Perfect

        Works much better than all those PCI-e WiFi cards on Windows 10. This stick picks up very well where pci-e cards don't. No worries about installing this one, just plug it in and it works.

        Review automatically translated
      • by Nicolas
        Posted on 18 Jun 2017
        Bought on 17 Apr 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9

        Super Wi-Fi key

        Wanting to put my gamer PC on Wi-Fi for practical reasons, I turned to this key.

        It is beautiful, sober, I did not encounter any particular problems, just at the beginning when I plugged it into my front USB ports it was not recognized, even after installing the drivers.

        I decided to plug it into the rear USB ports (directly on the motherboard) and there no problem, recognized immediately and especially the signal is excellent (I am relatively far from my box).

        I'm not sure what to do to check if the key works and is able to be recognised, but like me, I'd like to test it on a laptop with an integrated wifi card and if everything goes well, it works!

        Review automatically translated
      • by x26x36
        Posted on 11 Jun 2017
        Bought on 13 May 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

        Windob only

        This is v2, if you want to use it on linux, NOP.

        But it works very well on windob 10.

        200 characters required.200 characters required.200 characters required.200 characters required.

        Review automatically translated
      • by lecbee
        Posted on 20 May 2017
        Bought on 16 May 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

        Does not work on Linux

        Apparently the V1 model of this WiFi card worked fine on Linux.
        But I received the V2 (TL-WN722NV2) and it does not work at all. Tested on Ubuntu 17.04: no driver available.
        So I will have to bring it back.

        Review automatically translated
      • by R.o.L
        Posted on 7 May 2017
        Bought on 29 Apr 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

        TP-LINK TL-WN722N V2 and Linux

        ? Linux users: beware ?
        The product delivered is now in version 2 (FCC ID: TE7WN722NV2) and linux compatibility is taking a big hit. We go from a very good one, with the Atheros wifi chip of v1, to a mediocre/inexistent compatibility, for this v2 and its new Realtek chip.
        Cf: https://wikidevi.com/wiki/TP-LINK_TL-WN722N_v2

        This v2 is no longer plug-n-play for linux: you have to get your hands dirty.
        TP-link offers linux drivers on its site but these do not compile:
        http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/TL-WN722N.html#Driver

        There is however a git repository for this driver: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtl8188eu
        Using the dkms installation:
        - Under Xubuntu 17.04, with a 3.16 kernel, it becomes functional. Compatibility remains limited, however. It is not usable with wavemon for example.
        - Under Archlinux (kernel 4.10, KDE environment) it becomes visible with the "iwconfig" command but remains invisible/unusable in NetworkManager.

        Also tested under Windows 7. It is functional once the drivers, provided on the CD, are installed.

        Disappointed by this loss of compatibility, I keep it anyway, keeping a micro-hope of improvements for the next versions of the linux kernel and the driver itself.

        So I'm back in search of a wifi USB key with interchangeable/removable antenna and better linux compatibility.

        N.B : LDLC if you have a version 1 that is lying around in a drawer I'm interested without exchange ;)

        Review automatically translated
      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 6 Jan 2017
        Bought on 2 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Great!

        Being quite far from my router when I work in my office, I had very little Wi-Fi reception. I didn't want a powerline or Wi-Fi repeater or to mess around with Ethernet cables.

        The performance gain is really significant!

        I would recommend

        Review automatically translated
      • by Philippe
        Posted on 27 Dec 2016
        Bought on 28 Nov 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9

        Use with aircrack-ng

        The wifi chip is still an Atheros chip which is supported for all the advanced functions of the aircrack-ng software. Having the antenna removable also increases the range of the device, even making it directional. For this price, you can't beat it!

        Review automatically translated
      • by Ismael
        Posted on 20 Dec 2016
        Bought on 8 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

        Perfect product

        Purchased for better wifi range on a raspberry pi 3 Model B.

        No compatibility issues, I didn't need the installation CD for the raspberry or even for a Windows 10 PC.

        All in all, I highly recommend!

        Review automatically translated
      • by stephane G
        Posted on 5 Dec 2016
        Bought on 14 Sep 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

        Very good product

        Excellent product and 100% compatible with Linux. Accepts packet injections via aircrak-ng.
        Voyager 16.04.
        To amplify the signals of the access points, I recommend the :
        TP-LINK TL-ANT2408CL

        Review automatically translated
      • by Florian N
        Posted on 29 Jul 2016
        Bought on 10 Jul 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        A bit temperamental

        I have the same throughput (up/down and ping) on the PC equipped with it as on the laptop on the same desk. Very easy to install with the CD supplied, tested under windows 7 and windows 10.

        I only put 4/5 however because each time the PC comes out of standby, the key does not reactivate, I have to unplug it and plug it back in to restart it.

        It's perhaps a parameter of the PC's USB ports that needs to be adjusted, but it's still a bit annoying without being blocking. For the price, it's still an acceptable inconvenience.

        Review automatically translated
      • by Damien
        Posted on 16 Jun 2016
        Bought on 18 May 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        Everything you need

        Bought to back up a wired connection, after testing the speed is impeccable (802n standard) picks up very well and does not pick up in a very saturated environment in waves.

        I've been using it for a while now and it's a great value for money.

        Review automatically translated
      • by Morgan
        Posted on 5 Jun 2016
        Bought on 23 May 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Efficient and inexpensive

        I need wifi temporarily on my desktop PC and given the price and reviews of this key I didn't hesitate.

        I have been using it for a week now and I am very satisfied. I installed it on W7 in 2 minutes, the signal is good, 4/5 my box is located 10m downstairs and I take full advantage of my internet speed (1.8Mb/s). I'm very pleased with the quality of the service.

        I'm not using it for file transfer so I can't tell you, anyway my BBox is not compatible with the latest Wifi standards so this 150Mbps key is fine.

        Just a small design flaw for me, when you plug the stick into a USB port on your motherboard the antenna is pointing down. It would have been better if it was pointing upwards... Fortunately you can fold the antenna horizontally (as shown in the picture)

        In short, buy it with your eyes closed!

        Review automatically translated