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Will my USB 2.0 wirless network adapter work on a USB 1.1 port?

April 26, 2017adapter Network port USB wirless

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Will my USB 2.0 wirless network adapter work on a USB 1.1 port?

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Yes, USB 2.0 devices are backwards compatible with older USB 1.0 or 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to achieve the optimal throughput rates if you device is connected to a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. Older USB ports only transmit data at a rate of up to 12Mbps, while USB 2.