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product_id: 48900253
title: "TP-Link TL-WN781ND WLAN PCI-E Adapter (150Mbits/s, Windows 8.x / Vista / 7 / XP)"
brand: "tp-link"
price: "KSh6911"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 10
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# 150Mbps max speed PCI Express interface WPA/WPA2 encryption TP-Link TL-WN781ND WLAN PCI-E Adapter (150Mbits/s, Windows 8.x / Vista / 7 / XP)

**Brand:** tp-link
**Price:** KSh6911
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your PC’s Wi-Fi game—because buffering is so last decade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TP-Link TL-WN781ND WLAN PCI-E Adapter (150Mbits/s, Windows 8.x / Vista / 7 / XP) by tp-link
- **How much does it cost?** KSh6911 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/48900253-tp-link-tl-wn781nd-wlan-pci-e-adapter-150mbits-s)

## 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

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Advanced WPA/WPA2 encryption keeps your network safe and your data private.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Quick installation guide and utility software make setup a breeze—get online fast.
- • **Universal PCIe Compatibility:** Fits any PCI Express slot (x1, x2, x8, x16) for effortless installation in your setup.
- • **Seamless High-Speed Connectivity:** Enjoy stable wireless speeds up to 150Mbps for smooth streaming and gaming.
- • **Extended Range with Omnidirectional Antenna:** Stay connected even in distant rooms with a powerful removable antenna.

## Overview

The TP-Link TL-WN781ND is a sleek PCI Express wireless adapter delivering up to 150Mbps speeds with broad PCIe slot compatibility. Featuring WPA/WPA2 encryption and a removable omnidirectional antenna, it ensures secure, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for desktops lacking built-in wireless. Easy to install and manage, it’s the perfect upgrade for professionals seeking consistent, high-quality internet access across their workspace.

## Description

It is designed to provide a complete end-to-end wireless performance from the server or server backbone to the switch infrastructure and down through to the desktop with the PCI express connector. It also provides a wider compatibility fitting with any standard PCI Express slot, x1, x2, x8 or x16.

Review: Does the job I needed it to do, and it good value for money. - Purchased this for my PC as it doesn't have built in wi-fi and I was no longer going to be able to connect thru an ethernet connection as I was moving it to another room away from the router. I've just received the product and it was very easy to use and the driver to use the product was quickly installed on my pc. My router is downstairs at the front of the house, and I have moved my PC upstairs towards the back of the property, and the range is excellent so far. Whilst I've only used the product for about 45minutes, I have had a consistent full strength signal and doing an internet speed test, it doesn't show that I am loosing any speed despite being further away from the router. There were cheaper options available, but as I intend on using the product using the USB connection cable and having the receiver hanging directly out of a USB slot on my PC, this was definitely well worth the money.
Review: Honestly best upgrade I've done so far - As a fan of all things pc builds and a huge fan of mw2019(it's a FPS game) I strive on having good WiFi and if I don't well I start loosing my mind when I bought this I had recently upgraded WiFi which supports WiFi 6 and I figured my pc will be bottlenecked by the current WiFi card I had installed so I had gone ahead and bought this and my oh my this is a so far the best investment I've made into my current build (but there will be many more upgrades to come) but this is well worth your money if fits nice and tight the signal strength is amazing and the consistency of the WiFi speeds is amazing amazing stability amazing performance nothing can go wrong so if you're still on the fence about getting this get it even if you don't of the best of WiFi this will surely take more advantage of whatever WiFi you have and if you do go to upgrade your WiFi you won't have to make two purchases

## Features

- WLAN data rates of up to 150Mbps
- PCI Express interface
- Advanced secure connection with WPA / WPA2 encryption
- The included utility allows easy management
- Scope of delivery: WLAN adapter, removable omnidirectional antenna, resource CD, quick installation guide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0036AFAEW |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 394 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 3 in Network Cards |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Colour | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (18,707) |
| Date First Available | 22 Feb. 2010 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 40 g |
| Item model number | TL-WN781ND |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2 Milliampere Hour (mAh) |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK USA |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 5 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 5 |
| Operating System | Win 2000, XP, Vista |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 20.72 x 14.81 x 3.8 cm; 40 g |
| Voltage | 220 |
| Wattage | 4.5 |
| Wireless Type | 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TP-Link
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible Operating System Family:** Windows
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Notebook
- **Data link protocol:** IEEE 802.11n
- **Data transfer rate:** 150 Megabits Per Second
- **Hardware interface:** PCI
- **Item weight:** 40 Grams
- **Product dimensions:** 20.7L x 14.8W x 3.8H centimetres

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this adapter compatible ith linux?**
A: this has an AR9485 chipset and the internets are riddled with complaints mostly due to poor linux drivers (ath9k). The issues go back years and no solution at sight so proceed with caution..

**Q: Will it work for Ubuntu?**
A: The TL-WN781ND is designed for use with Windows systems. For drivers, please visit our website here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wn781nd/#Driver

Regards,
TP-Link Support

**Q: Is the TL-WN781ND currently (02/2014) sold by Amazon the version 2 card or the version 1 card?**
A: I understand this is an old question, but to provide up-to-date information: the unit I received today is model TL-WN781ND(UN) Version 2.2

**Q: does this come with both low profile bracket and regular?**
A: Yes. Both brackets were in the box.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job I needed it to do, and it good value for money.
*by A***Y on 8 July 2025*

Purchased this for my PC as it doesn't have built in wi-fi and I was no longer going to be able to connect thru an ethernet connection as I was moving it to another room away from the router. I've just received the product and it was very easy to use and the driver to use the product was quickly installed on my pc. My router is downstairs at the front of the house, and I have moved my PC upstairs towards the back of the property, and the range is excellent so far. Whilst I've only used the product for about 45minutes, I have had a consistent full strength signal and doing an internet speed test, it doesn't show that I am loosing any speed despite being further away from the router. There were cheaper options available, but as I intend on using the product using the USB connection cable and having the receiver hanging directly out of a USB slot on my PC, this was definitely well worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honestly best upgrade I've done so far
*by Z***Y on 5 September 2024*

As a fan of all things pc builds and a huge fan of mw2019(it's a FPS game) I strive on having good WiFi and if I don't well I start loosing my mind when I bought this I had recently upgraded WiFi which supports WiFi 6 and I figured my pc will be bottlenecked by the current WiFi card I had installed so I had gone ahead and bought this and my oh my this is a so far the best investment I've made into my current build (but there will be many more upgrades to come) but this is well worth your money if fits nice and tight the signal strength is amazing and the consistency of the WiFi speeds is amazing amazing stability amazing performance nothing can go wrong so if you're still on the fence about getting this get it even if you don't of the best of WiFi this will surely take more advantage of whatever WiFi you have and if you do go to upgrade your WiFi you won't have to make two purchases

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Value - But Weak Signal
*by S***F on 24 April 2013*

I purchased this mini-pci card to set up Wi-Fi signal in my flat. The card is so tiny that even when it's plugged in right next to my graphics card, it doesn't block the fan. The included antenna is really tiny though. The card itself doesn't produce much of a signal so you get 1 bar of signal where another Wi-Fi card I have will get full bars. However, this card does work well and is a good value for money. Installation into windows 7 x64 was flawless. This card is Rev. 2 so perhaps some of the other bad reviews were for Rev. 1? The drivers on the mini cd are exactly the same as the ones you can download so everything is up to date. I recommend that when you install the drivers that you select "use windows to manage connections" because if you don't then the TP-Link seems to reset everything to it's own settings. This card doesn't drop signals like some other cards I've owned so it will be useful for those who are playing games. I ordered an additional antenna. The "TP-Link TL-ANT2405C 2.4GHz 5dbi Indoor Omni-Directional Antenna," which has a 2 meter cable and boosts the signal up to 4 bars. [link below]. I highly recommend this antenna as it's under a fiver shipped. It really high quality, does exactly what it claims to do and has a coated magnet in the base so it sticks tightly to the top of my computer case. You could spend the £15 on a more expensive card but it's not going to work any better than this card plus the antenna would still be tethered to the back of the card which gets in the way of the DVI cable and being hidden away in the back always diminishes the signal strength. Otherwise except for a few minor drawbacks, I'm very happy with my purchase all around and I recommend this if you're on a tight budget. TP-Link TL-ANT2405C 2.4GHz 5dbi Indoor Omni-Directional Antenna

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