PAU06 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter - w/ High Gain Antenna - Win XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, Mint, Ubuntu, MX Linux, Manjaro, Fedora, CentOS, Kali Linux and Raspbian
Brand | Panda Wireless |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Color | black |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Product Dimensions | 6.2"L x 3.9"W x 0.5"H |
Data Link Protocol | USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
About this item
- Works with any 2.4Ghz wireless g/n routers. Max. wireless connection speed: 300Mbps. Supports both infrastructure and ad-hoc modes. Security: WEP 64/128bit, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i, Cisco CCS V1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 compliant.
- Multi-OS support: 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, MX LInux, Manjaro, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Lubuntu, OpenSUSE, RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, Kali Linux, Raspbian. NO Mac support for Panda Wireless PAU06.
- The Panda Wireless PAU06 adapter is designed to run on an Intel/AMD based PC or Raspberry Pi 0/1/2/3/4. It doesn't work with any Digital Media Players, Digial Video Recorders, Netwok-Attached Storage devices, Playstations, Security Cameras, etc. Please consult Panda Wireless if you want to use Panda Wireless PAU06 on any non Intel/AMD-based systems.
- If you want to use Panda Wireless PAU06 with a guest OS like Kali in a Virtual Machine, please contact Panda Wireless for more info. In general, we recommend our customers to use Panda Wireless PAU06 on a computer running a supported operating system in the list above.
- Technical Support and Warranty - Please email or call Panda Wireless Technical Support or your seller if you have any problems or warranty issues about your Panda Wireless PAU06 adapter, we will respond to your email/call within 24 hours.
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Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 | — | 4.4 | 2.6 |
WiFi signal | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | — |
Tech Support | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | 3.8 | — |
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data transfer rate | 300 megabits per second | 433 megabytes per second | 867 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 11 megabits per second |
data link protocol | USB | IEEE 802.11ac | USB | USB | IEEE 802.11ac | 300N |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb3.0 c | usb | usb | usb |
operating system | Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP, MX LInux, Manjaro, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Lubuntu, OpenSUSE, RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, Kali Linux, Raspbian | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, MX LInux, Manjaro, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Lubuntu, OpenSUSE, RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, Kali Linux, Raspbian | 8 . 1,Mac Os,Operating System,Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows Vista | Windows | 8 . 1,Linux,Operating System,Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows Vista,Windows Xp | Windows Vista |
weight | 0.02 pounds | — | 0.26 kilograms | 0.1 pounds | 0.08 kilograms | 0.05 pounds |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
ASIN | B00JDVRCI0 |
Item model number | PAU06 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #615 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 31, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Panda Wireless |
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Product Description
The Panda 300Mbps Wireless 802.11n USB Adapter with High Gain Antenna (PAU06) upgrades the WiFi interface
on your computer to the latest 802.11n standard. Your computer can communicate wirelessly with any 802.11g/n wireless
router at home, coffee shops, etc.
Features
- Panda PAU06 upgrades any computer to the latest 802.11 n standard
- Max data rate up to 300 Mbps with 802.11n
- WPS button is used to setup connection between the computer and the router quickly
- Backward compatibility with 802.11g 2.4GHz wireless networks
- Low power consumption to extend the battery life of your laptop or portable device
- Supports state of the art standards-based security features: 64b/128bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 (TKIP+AES) to prevent
unauthorized users to access your wireless network.
Comptability
- Any PC with an available USB port, 1GHz CPU, and 1GByte Memory
- Any brand 802.11g or 802.11n router using 2.4GHz frequency band only ( doesn't work on 5GHz band)
- Compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/2008r2/2012r2, Mac OS 10.4-10.10, Mint, Ubuntu,
Fedora, openSUSE, etc.
- NOT COMPATIBLE with any device that does not run an operating system specified above unless otherwise stated.
What's in the package
- Panda PAU06 Wireless N USB Adapter
- User's Manual
- Installation CD
Note: The latest manuals and drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux are available on Panda Wireless web site.
Warranty
Panda PAU06 Adapter is backed by 1-year limited warranty. Please contact Panda Wireless if you have any question.
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, connectivity, and value of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention that it works great under Debian Linux, works perfectly on Windows 10, and is easy to use. That said, some like the wireless connectivity, compatibility, and price. That being said, opinions are mixed on quality and drivers.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. For example, they say it works like a champ, is easy to use, and has worked well under different operating systems. Some mention that the adapters are extremely useful and have not caused any issues. Overall, customers are happy with the speed and connection of the product.
"...The device is working perfectly even with three other USB devices plugged into the hub...." Read more
"...Regardless of time of day, the PAU06 works flawlessly. My son uses this computer to conduct online education...." Read more
"...The connection so far is very strong and has not caused me any issues yet.Simple and easy to use, that is how I like it!..." Read more
"[edit 8 January 2017] I'm still using this today and it works great! Plug-n-play :D----------------------------------------..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the network interface controller adapter to be easy. They mention that it's plug and play, and requires no kind of intervention with Raspbian.
"...This adapter is truly plug-n-play if you have Windows 10. Windows installed the necessary drivers...." Read more
"...Simple and easy to use, that is how I like it! The hardest part was probably trying to get it out of the plastic package!..." Read more
"...It literally does it all and it's plug and play. Works on gf's hackintosh. Works on SkyWave Linux 3.1.1. This is MY first-hand experience.****..." Read more
"...but I may end up buying another one since this adapter is incredibly easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they say the signal is strong, has good reception, and can connect over long distances. The adapter has reasonable speeds and a decent signal for a USB wireless adapter, and it works great. Some say it makes a huge difference in streaming things wirelessly, and has solid Internet access.
"...much less heat than the newer unit which makes it ideal for attaining stable connections in any area...." Read more
"...that Panda would definitely have the best range of them all, signal strength was better then with the other two...." Read more
"...Highly recommend this product for a solid, reliable wireless adapter." Read more
"...surprised to find I did get a connection to my router but the signal was not as strong...." Read more
Customers like the value of the network interface controller adapter. They mention it's easy to use, has a good price, and is a nice USB wifi adapter for the price.
"...That’s exactly what I was looking for, and it’s cheap. Build quality seems solid and doesn’t feel cheap...." Read more
"...Very, very happey.Pro:- Easy to install.- Great price.-..." Read more
"GREAT PRICE, GREAT PRODUCT, GREAT DELIVERY..." Read more
"...But it was annoying, and created extra expense." Read more
Customers like the wireless connectivity of the adapter. They mention that it is a very good wireless adapter if you are some distance away from your router, and the best USB wireless adaptor they've ever used. The virtual WiFi works well and other devices have no problem with access. It connects to their wireless printer.
"...I do get a much stronger wifi signal than before. The adapter itself is nice and small (also lightweight and comfortable to carry around)...." Read more
"...The antenna attaches quickly and easily to the USB portion, and the driver software is included on a mini CD-ROM...." Read more
"...As a Linux user, this is the best USB Wifi adapter I've found. I have little doubt that Panda's other adapters are similarly good." Read more
"...Update: From what standpoint, the adapter is on the verge of failure...." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they say it's easy to install, works with Linux, and is recognized by the OS. Some mention that the compatibilITY and technical support is superb. That said, most are happy with the product's compatibility and integration with Windows XP.
"...It literally does it all and it's plug and play. Works on gf's hackintosh. Works on SkyWave Linux 3.1.1. This is MY first-hand experience.****..." Read more
"...adapter that you can purchase at the moment that is also 100% compatible with Linux...." Read more
"...every 5 to 15 minutes, then disappearing from Windows and not being detected I'd have to unplug and reinsert it...." Read more
"Great for Linux, no extra steps needed. Mine is a few years old by now and randomly will stop working...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it has been rock solid, has high quality, and is reliable. Others say that the connector is very flimsy and breakable, and the adapter is prone to being bent or broken.
"...However, what I can say is that it is perfectly stable -- even moreso than the PAUO7 that I purchased at the same time that disconnects due to..." Read more
"...adapter until January 2017, where the device periodically and randomly shut off...." Read more
"...Build quality seems solid and doesn’t feel cheap. But you need to be aware of what you’re buying...." Read more
"...For $20 beans, it did work well for a while. Longevity is an issue though - I personally expect simple hardware, however heavily used, to last..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the drivers. Some mention that there are no drivers needed, while others say that the drivers are finicky and unreliable.
"...Windows installed the necessary drivers. There was no need to download drivers or use the included driver disk...." Read more
"...Realtek is the worst of all chipset manufactures since their drivers are the worst, unfortunately their chipsets are in vast majority of wireless..." Read more
"...No need to download any drivers. The connection so far is very strong and has not caused me any issues yet...." Read more
"...- 100% GPL Ralink driver support in the Linux kernel-..." Read more
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I first plugged my adapter into a USB 3.0 port on the rear of my PC. My PC is facing against a wall and is inside an enclosure built into my deck especially for PC’s. The rear of the PC enclosure is open so my first thought was to install it out of sight. I was surprised to find I did get a connection to my router but the signal was not as strong.
I now have it plugged into my USB 3.0 4-Port Hub sitting on the top of my desk. My reception with the adapter plugged into the hub is exceptionally good. The device is working perfectly even with three other USB devices plugged into the hub.
This adapter is truly plug-n-play if you have Windows 10. Windows installed the necessary drivers. There was no need to download drivers or use the included driver disk. I plugged it in, Windows recognized it, and installed the drivers. I connected to my Wi-Fi router, provided my credentials, and the adapter was working.
My PC is currently about 50 feet from my Wireless router. The router is located in another room down the hall. I am pleased to report the signal is very strong.
I just completed a download test to my PC. I am getting 14.2 Mbps down and 1.68 Mbps up. That is just as fast as the speed I was getting with my powerline adapter.
I was a little reluctant to purchase this adapter at first because of the price. I found other adapters that were priced 2+ times as much as this one; however, I decided to try this one because of the excellent reviews. I’m pleased that I purchased the Panda adapter. Based on my experience, I don’t believe you will be disappointed.
Regardless of time of day, the PAU06 works flawlessly. My son uses this computer to conduct online education. He is 4 years old and has no problem streaming high definition videos of his teacher.
First things first, make sure the PAU06 is in a USB 2.0 port. For my computer setup, the USB 3.0 ports caused the PAU06 to get too hot. I contacted Panda Support the same day I got it. They responded immediately and said to move it to a USB 2.0 port and that fixed the problem. If you don't know if it is to hot, think of checking your child's forehead to see if they have a temperature. It is obvious if it is too hot.
The computer setup that I am using is a DELL OPTIPLEX 9020 CORE i7vPro with 32GB of RAM and a 80GB HDD (it was free). Manufacture date for this computer was 20140606, which implies that the computer is at the least 6 years old. The current operating system I am running is Fedora 32 (Workstation Edition).
The wifi router is a 343 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/Router with Wireless-N and Gigabit Ethernet. It is made by ZOOM Telephonics with model number 5352. It operates at a 802.11 band of 2.4Ghz.
At 1500 hours, I did a simple Speedtest by Ookla in a Firefox browser while the computer was directly connected to the modem and it showed an average ping of 12, an average download speed of 200Mbps, and an average upload speed of 6Mbps. Something to note, that is the highest I have seen it because usually Xfinity throttles it.
Similarly, I did a simple Speedtest by Ookla in a Firefox browser on this computer setup using the PAU06. The computer is located about 20 meters away from the router in an adjacent room. The average ping was 10, the average download speed was 50Mbps, and the average upload speed stayed the same at 6Mbps.
The data did not change whether I used a bandwidth of 40MHz or 20MHz. Even if the channel interference level was severe, it didn't change the data. What does change it was time of day I do the test. However, the lower speeds have nothing to do with the PAU06. It is the router that is bottle necking the wifi speeds somehow. Also, none of my wireless devices are able to connect to the wifi if I disable the WMM on the router. So that isn't an option.
At 1700 I disabled the XPress Technology on the router and now the download speeds are around 80Mbps.
Regardless of time of day, the PAU06 works flawlessly. My son uses this computer to conduct online education. He is 4 years old and has no problem streaming high definition videos of his teacher.
First things first, make sure the PAU06 is in a USB 2.0 port. For my computer setup, the USB 3.0 ports caused the PAU06 to get too hot. I contacted Panda Support the same day I got it. They responded immediately and said to move it to a USB 2.0 port and that fixed the problem. If you don't know if it is to hot, think of checking your child's forehead to see if they have a temperature. It is obvious if it is too hot.
The computer setup that I am using is a DELL OPTIPLEX 9020 CORE i7vPro with 32GB of RAM and a 80GB HDD (it was free). Manufacture date for this computer was 20140606, which implies that the computer is at the least 6 years old. The current operating system I am running is Fedora 32 (Workstation Edition).
The wifi router is a 343 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/Router with Wireless-N and Gigabit Ethernet. It is made by ZOOM Telephonics with model number 5352. It operates at a 802.11 band of 2.4Ghz.
At 1500 hours, I did a simple Speedtest by Ookla in a Firefox browser while the computer was directly connected to the modem and it showed an average ping of 12, an average download speed of 200Mbps, and an average upload speed of 6Mbps. Something to note, that is the highest I have seen it because usually Xfinity throttles it.
Similarly, I did a simple Speedtest by Ookla in a Firefox browser on this computer setup using the PAU06. The computer is located about 20 meters away from the router in an adjacent room. The average ping was 10, the average download speed was 50Mbps, and the average upload speed stayed the same at 6Mbps.
The data did not change whether I used a bandwidth of 40MHz or 20MHz. Even if the channel interference level was severe, it didn't change the data. What does change it was time of day I do the test. However, the lower speeds have nothing to do with the PAU06. It is the router that is bottle necking the wifi speeds somehow. Also, none of my wireless devices are able to connect to the wifi if I disable the WMM on the router. So that isn't an option.
At 1700 I disabled the XPress Technology on the router and now the download speeds are around 80Mbps.
Simple and easy to use, that is how I like it! The hardest part was probably trying to get it out of the plastic package!
Update: From what standpoint, the adapter is on the verge of failure. I have had this for a little over 1 year now, and around the 1 year mark, I started to notice that the wifi would sometimes disconnect suddenly resulting in high ping.
I would also notice that it gets really hot.
I also compared my laptops download speed to this adapter download speed, and this speed clocks in around 4mbs while my laptop wifi clocked in around 16mbs.
As of now, this is the end of the road for this adapter, but I had a years worth of use on it which I find it to be worth for $15