Question 1

I have USB 2.0.  How will this affect my speed using this adapter?

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The speed will be limited to up to 40MB/s because of the limitation of USB 2.0.

Question 2

What wifi range does this provide? for example compared to an intel dual band wireless-ac 3160? does it have a wider range?

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I do not know about the intel unit but I can tell you about my Linksys unit. I must start off by saying that there are variables that you must take into consideration such as the router, placement of said router, type of building material, distance of router from computer, etc. In my situation, I was using a Verizon Fios router, very strong signal. I could be outside my house over 50 yards away (give or take a little) and still pickup wifi on my phone so this is to give you an idea of the signal strength of my router. Anyway, my laptop was in the far bedroom, USB Linksys adapter plugged in the side, and my router was in the living room on a shelf. I would save the distance was 25 yards or so, this bedroom was at one end of the house and the router was on the other end of the house, 2 other rooms between this bedroom and the living room were the router was. I know I am given you a bunch of data but I believe the more you know the better you know... It is a great little unit. I have tried a belkin but did not work as good, keep dropping out, this one was solid. Your situation may be different, I can only tell you mine. Thanks For Asking..

Question 3

Will this connect to A B and G networks also or is it just for AC and N?

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I have connected to a G, N and AC network.  I cannot confirm if it will connect to an A or B network.

Question 4

Can this adapter be used to add a non-wifi enabled printer to a network? Is it only for a laptop?

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I do not think so.  Found the following info online,"You can get adaptors to give you wireless for a USB or parallel printer. About £25 usually. They are a different thing from the USB dongle you plug into your laptop. Jim - See more at: http://www.4networking.biz/forum/ViewTopic/56937?page=1#p463702" Sorry I can't be of more help.

ASIN	B00EDOG8NC
Best Sellers Rank	#768 in USB Computer Network Adapters
Brand	Linksys
Built-In Media	Linksys Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Adapter (WUSB6300)
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Compatible Operating System Family	Windows
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 1,927 Reviews
Data Link Protocol	USB
Data Transfer Rate	867 megabytes_per_second
Global Trade Identification Number	00898029691442
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0
Item Dimensions L x W x H	6.1"L x 5.31"W x 2.36"H
Item Type Name	Wi-Fi Adapter
Item Weight	13.61 g
Manufacturer	Linksys
Mfr Part Number	WUSB6300
Minimum Required Operating System Version	Windows XP
Model Number	WUSB6300
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	6.1"L x 5.31"W x 2.36"H
UPC	012304668787 898029691442 734911376878 745883598403 745883839636
Warranty Description	18 month

Linksys USB Wireless Network Adapter, Dual-Band wireless 3.0 Adapter for PC, 1.2Gbps (AC1200) Speed - WUSB6300

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