--- product_id: 436255 title: "N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter" brand: "tp-link" price: "₨704" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Tp Link" url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/436255-n300-mini-size-usb-wi-fi-adapter store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # 300Mbps blazing speed Mini USB 2.0 plug & play Cross-platform Linux/Mac/Win N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter **Brand:** tp-link **Price:** ₨704 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Unlock lightning-fast WiFi anywhere β€” because buffering is so last decade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter by tp-link - **How much does it cost?** ₨704 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/436255-n300-mini-size-usb-wi-fi-adapter) ## Best For - tp-link enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tp-link brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Effortless setup across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems. - β€’ **Seamless 300Mbps WiFi Speed:** Stream, game, and work without lag or buffering. - β€’ **Ultra-Compact Mini USB Design:** Discreet, portable, and perfect for on-the-go setups. - β€’ **Industry-Leading Warranty & Support:** 3 years peace of mind plus 24/7 expert help whenever you need it. - β€’ **Reliable Dual-Boot & Hackintosh Support:** Stay connected on complex OS combos without a hitch. ## Overview The TP-Link TL-WN823N is a sleek, mini USB wireless adapter delivering up to 300Mbps speeds for smooth HD streaming and gaming. Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, it’s ideal for professionals using dual-boot or Hackintosh setups. Its plug-and-play design ensures quick installation, backed by a 3-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, making it the go-to choice for reliable, high-speed wireless connectivity. ## Description Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition. Frequency Range: 2.400 2.4835GHz; Interface Available: Mini USB 2.0; System Requirement: Windows 8.1 32/64bit Windows 8 32/64bit , Windows 7(32/64bits) Windows XP(32/64bits) , Mac OS X 10.7~10.10 Linux; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Review: Linux, Peppermint OS 3 user - This works for a system that uses Peppermint OS 3 very well. I plugged it in and it ran. No need to install the drivers from the CD that came with this adapter. It gets a strong signal. It doesn't even get warm like my older adapters. It does not disconnect while using the Peppermint OS 3 system. I tried to load the drivers and wireless manager from the CD and it just kept freezing on the XP system so I just installed the drivers. Although, XP had drivers for a 300Mbps wireless adapter already to be used when I plugged this in. So maybe you don't need them with XP. I have been using it for a week. I have 2. One for my laptop and one for my Desktop and both run well on Peppermint OS 3. My Desktop is a dual boot Linux Peppermint and XP. Now I can use both and have faster downloads and uploads. I purchased this because I had a wireless adapter that kept getting disconnected when using the Peppermint OS 3 operating system. The XP system on the same machine used the adapter just fine but the Linux side didn't. I read that some adapters just didn't stay connected if using a Linux system and to try a kind that did. I saw a list of adapters that were reportedly operating well with Linux and one of them was the TP-Link brand. I had a 54 megabyte adapter before and thought I would try something with more capacity. Yes, it says 300 megabytes per second. I am not sure if it reaches that speed as the router that I have only goes to 150Mbps. (yeah, only, that is fast for my casual emails and YouTube, I am not a gamer.) I am in another room from the router and I am getting 144.5mbps and 3 out of 4 bars for connection. It works better than my old adapter and it works on my Linux system. I am using Peppermint 3 and a 2005 desktop computer with XP pro. I also use it on a 2003 Laptop running Peppermint 3 and it works great. I had to put a usb card into the side of the old Dell Inspiron 4150 to get USB2. Now I can use Linux with a fast USB wireless adapter. Nice! I recommend this adapter. The price is good and it is half the size of my old adapter. I am not as nervous like I was with my old adapter sticking out so far. This one is much shorter. And it works better. 5 stars for Linux users and Dual booters like me! Review: Honestly surprised it worked! TL;DR on bottom if you don't want to read the details - I bought this wireless adapter to make it function on OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite since my wireless card doesn't work anymore. Most of the review is my experience on my Mac. After opening the package, I noticed the adapter was fairly small (smaller than an average flash drive), it does come with an installation CD, and the box does say it's compatible with Windows, and no other Operating System's listed. The CD only contains installation for Windows XP - 8.1, but it does work on Windows 10. Mac OS X installation files ARE NOT on the CD. You must get the driver from TP-Links website, which is listed that it does work from 10.7 - 10.11. So yes, this does work with El Capitan but I have not tested that. You can get the files using another computer and transfer via flash drive or use an Ethernet cable on the Hackintosh, Mac Book, whatever you have and download it there. Website is [...] Installation was pretty easy, using a .pkg installer. Installed it, plugged in the WiFi adapter, restarted. Once it was restarted, the program started up, I connected to my home network using their utility that was installed, and boom I have a connection. The utility seemingly starts up with the Mac as well on boot so I don't have to keep turning it on. So far I have had no drops, no lingering lag, no real issues with the adapter. I was able to game just fine but of course it's wireless; wireless will have occasional lag spikes especially in an apartment complex where interference is very possible, which is beyond my control. I have speeds comparable to the Mini PCI-e Wireless adapter that is in the Mac originally. I am assuming people who had bad reviews with it was related to human error, whether it'd be intensive interference, large distance, or a bad network setup initially when router was installed by the tech which is perfectly possible. Also if the adapter gets a bit warm, this is normal. Windows users, it installs similarly with a .exe file if the CD doesn't work. TL;DR, I am very satisfied with this and recommend to Hackintosh (or normal Mac) users to buy this if they want wireless and don't want to go through the pain of modifying DSDT's or going through Apple's Customer service. Also works great on Windows. ## Features - USB WiFi Adapter: Speeds up to 300Mbps for lag-free HD streaming and online gaming - Easy Setup: Quick setup with included CD. Frequency is 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz - HotSpot - Easily establish a high speed Wi-Fi hotspot with just a few clicks - World's #1 provider of consumer Wifi for 7 consecutive years - According to IDC Q2 2018 Report; Industry Leading Support: 2-YEAR WARRANTY AND FREE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Compatibility: Windows (XP/7/8/8.1/10) - Mac OS (10.9~10.13) - Linux Kernal (2.6.24~4.9.60) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0088TKTY2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #336 in USB Computer Network Adapters | | Brand | TP-Link | | Built-In Media | Package Contents Wireless Adapter TL-WN823NResource CDQuick Installation Guide | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, MacOS, Windows | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 67,659 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11n , USB | | Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | External Testing Certification | ANATEL: 36481203177 | | Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.54"L x 0.72"W x 0.31"H | | Item Part Number | TL-WN823N | | Item Weight | 2.12 Ounces | | Manufacturer | TP-LINK USA | | Mfr Part Number | TL-WN823N | | Model Number | TL-WN823N | | Product Dimensions | 1.54"L x 0.72"W x 0.31"H | | UPC | 013342001307 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 3-year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TP-Link - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Linux, MacOS, Windows - **Data Link Protocol:** IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, USB - **Data Transfer Rate:** 300 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware Interface:** USB 2.0 - **Item Weight:** 2.12 Ounces - **Product Dimensions:** 1.54"L x 0.72"W x 0.31"H - **UPC:** 013342001307 ## Images ![N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KCj-XLgJL.jpg) ![N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xep6fN90L.jpg) ![N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vBCklXRpL.jpg) ![N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hGePggcWL.jpg) ![N300 Mini Size USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M7VmlfnUL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work with Raspberry Pi 2?** A: No. It will work momentarily but it will disconnect from the network after 5 mins. SSH sessions drop within 2 minutes. This is using Rasbian so it may work better on a different OS **Q: Is there a similar device that will connect a tablet to my computer without wires?** A: No, there isn't. But, if your computer is bluetooth compatible, you can connect your tablet to your PC via bluetooth technology. **Q: how many meters does it pick up a wireless?** A: I have been unable to determine its effective range but I live in a two-story house with a basement and I can take my laptop anywhere in the house without losing my wireless connection. **Q: Is this a dual band adapter. Will it see both 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz signals?** A: The confusion comes from the fact that this listing has four different adapters listed as choices to select. Two of the four are dual band adapters for 2.4 and 5 GHz. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Linux, Peppermint OS 3 user *by T***E on May 3, 2014* This works for a system that uses Peppermint OS 3 very well. I plugged it in and it ran. No need to install the drivers from the CD that came with this adapter. It gets a strong signal. It doesn't even get warm like my older adapters. It does not disconnect while using the Peppermint OS 3 system. I tried to load the drivers and wireless manager from the CD and it just kept freezing on the XP system so I just installed the drivers. Although, XP had drivers for a 300Mbps wireless adapter already to be used when I plugged this in. So maybe you don't need them with XP. I have been using it for a week. I have 2. One for my laptop and one for my Desktop and both run well on Peppermint OS 3. My Desktop is a dual boot Linux Peppermint and XP. Now I can use both and have faster downloads and uploads. I purchased this because I had a wireless adapter that kept getting disconnected when using the Peppermint OS 3 operating system. The XP system on the same machine used the adapter just fine but the Linux side didn't. I read that some adapters just didn't stay connected if using a Linux system and to try a kind that did. I saw a list of adapters that were reportedly operating well with Linux and one of them was the TP-Link brand. I had a 54 megabyte adapter before and thought I would try something with more capacity. Yes, it says 300 megabytes per second. I am not sure if it reaches that speed as the router that I have only goes to 150Mbps. (yeah, only, that is fast for my casual emails and YouTube, I am not a gamer.) I am in another room from the router and I am getting 144.5mbps and 3 out of 4 bars for connection. It works better than my old adapter and it works on my Linux system. I am using Peppermint 3 and a 2005 desktop computer with XP pro. I also use it on a 2003 Laptop running Peppermint 3 and it works great. I had to put a usb card into the side of the old Dell Inspiron 4150 to get USB2. Now I can use Linux with a fast USB wireless adapter. Nice! I recommend this adapter. The price is good and it is half the size of my old adapter. I am not as nervous like I was with my old adapter sticking out so far. This one is much shorter. And it works better. 5 stars for Linux users and Dual booters like me! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honestly surprised it worked! TL;DR on bottom if you don't want to read the details *by W***M on February 7, 2016* I bought this wireless adapter to make it function on OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite since my wireless card doesn't work anymore. Most of the review is my experience on my Mac. After opening the package, I noticed the adapter was fairly small (smaller than an average flash drive), it does come with an installation CD, and the box does say it's compatible with Windows, and no other Operating System's listed. The CD only contains installation for Windows XP - 8.1, but it does work on Windows 10. Mac OS X installation files ARE NOT on the CD. You must get the driver from TP-Links website, which is listed that it does work from 10.7 - 10.11. So yes, this does work with El Capitan but I have not tested that. You can get the files using another computer and transfer via flash drive or use an Ethernet cable on the Hackintosh, Mac Book, whatever you have and download it there. Website is [...] Installation was pretty easy, using a .pkg installer. Installed it, plugged in the WiFi adapter, restarted. Once it was restarted, the program started up, I connected to my home network using their utility that was installed, and boom I have a connection. The utility seemingly starts up with the Mac as well on boot so I don't have to keep turning it on. So far I have had no drops, no lingering lag, no real issues with the adapter. I was able to game just fine but of course it's wireless; wireless will have occasional lag spikes especially in an apartment complex where interference is very possible, which is beyond my control. I have speeds comparable to the Mini PCI-e Wireless adapter that is in the Mac originally. I am assuming people who had bad reviews with it was related to human error, whether it'd be intensive interference, large distance, or a bad network setup initially when router was installed by the tech which is perfectly possible. Also if the adapter gets a bit warm, this is normal. Windows users, it installs similarly with a .exe file if the CD doesn't work. TL;DR, I am very satisfied with this and recommend to Hackintosh (or normal Mac) users to buy this if they want wireless and don't want to go through the pain of modifying DSDT's or going through Apple's Customer service. Also works great on Windows. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buggy Linux implementation, but works GREAT after compiling Realtek driver. *by A***E on November 13, 2015* This is a great little USB wireless adapter. I'm using it on Linux, which (as others have pointed out) comes with a broken driver for the adapter's wifi chipset (Realtek 8192CU). It runs TERRIBLY out of the box - low speeds, drops frequently, poor reception - but once you download and compile the modified Realtek driver from github, it runs like a champ. Excellent reception throughout my two story house and great speeds (144 mbps even upstairs from the router). Cons? Aside from the buggy Linux implementation, the adapter is a little flimsy feeling (but what do you expect for the price?). Also, although it's small (about the size of the end of my thumb), it's just long enough that I have to be careful with it when using my laptop on my lap (or anything besides a flat surface). If you don't need exceptional range and want to use it with a laptop that you cart places, I'd consider the nano adapter instead. ## Frequently Bought Together - TP-Link TL-WN823N N300 Mini USB Wireless WiFi network Adapter for pc, Ideal for Raspberry Pi,Black - Micro USB to USB Adapter 2Pack, Micro USB 2.0 OTG Cable On The Go Converter, Nylon Braided, Aluminum Shells, Micro USB Male to USB Female for S7 LG, Flash Drive, Mouse, Keyboard, Game Controller - UGREEN 2 Pack On The Go Adapter Micro USB to USB OTG Cable for Samsung S7 S6 Edge S4 S3 LG G4 DJI Spark Mavic Remote Controller Android Tablets Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/436255-n300-mini-size-usb-wi-fi-adapter](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/436255-n300-mini-size-usb-wi-fi-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*