Enjoy smooth 8K video streaming, online gaming, and video calling experiences by connecting the Netgear Nighthawk AXE3000 Wi-Fi 6E USB Adapter to your computer's compatible USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port. This compact adapter supports the Wi-Fi 6E standard, which makes use of the less congested 6 GHz band in addition to the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies to deliver total data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gb/s with compatible networks. You can connect the antenna directly to your system or through the included cradle, and the antenna flips open so that you can position it for an optimal signal. MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and beamforming technologies help to ensure efficient and reliable connections. Your wireless connection is protected by WPA3 encryption. It is also backward compatible with previous Wi-Fi and USB standards. The Netgear Nighthawk AXE3000 is designed to work with Windows 10 and 11 systems.