TP-Link TL-WN861N Wireless MINI-PCI Network Adapter 802.11B/G Draft N MIMO 2T2R

Comment:
Was looking for a 2T2R mini PCI 802.11n for my old Toshiba A60 and this is the only one I can find. There isn't much to describe. Just install the card, let windows install the driver and ready to go. It has a consistent throughput 60Mbps which isn't bad, but not that fast for a 300n which can go up to 100Mbps according to my other notebook. Still, it's quite a jump from wireless G 20Mbps.I have noticed that on both cards that I have had, the metal covers were crashed a little and distorted. The soldering are tilted everywhere too, including the antenna plugs. But they work fine anyway. Just haven't seen these on any computer products over the years.

Comment:
Works Great on Dell Inspiron 8500 laptop. Opened my laptop, removed the old card, inserted this one, attached the 2 antennas and booted the laptop back up. Installed the manufacturer drivers only without their software and it works with windows Wireless configuration. Speed connects at 300mbps if you set your N router to 40mhz width. At 20mhz width it connects at 150mbps. Have not seen it fall back at all so not 100% sure if the throughput is consistent, but after price match this card was well worth it.