How do i use a USB wifi device properly?

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Published on 2012-04-11T04:39:06Z Indexed on 2012/04/11 5:33 UTC
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I'll just say a few random things

One usb wifi device i notice only worked when it plugged into my usb hub
Another one worked but couldnt get full speed. It came with an extention cord and when i had it a few feet away i was able to (usually) get full speed
I had a wifi card in a tower in the past and just about all laptops have it built in

How do i use a USB wifi adapter properly? The first device didnt come with an extention cord and made no mention of bringing it away from the computer. When someone else tested the device he said he was getting full speed while it was plugged into his tower so i was pretty surpised.

How do i use USB wifi devices properly?

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