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cybergrrl
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Jul 31, 2020
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Need to replace old linksys adapter with compatible NG one for my R8000 router

I just switched routers and modems from Linksys to NG and now have a nice Nighthawk R8000 but completely forgot my desktop still has a Linksys AE2500 wireless adapter from ages ago. It's working ok s...
  • plemans's avatar
    Jul 31, 2020

    You can update the adapter if you want. But if its doing everything you want it to, it isn't necessarily needed.