The Ralink RT5370 wireless Wi-Fi adapter is a highly specialized device. The main area of its use is satellite receivers and TVs with support for the Smart TV function. But it can also be used as part of a personal computer. This material will be devoted to its capabilities.
Assigning the wireless adapter. Equipment
The Ralink RT5370 discrete network card is designed to create a wireless connection using a Wi-Fi signal.
Most often it is installed in the USB port of satellite receivers. This allows you to play videos from the youtube.com portal on them and view various Internet resources. You can also activate the g-share option and, due to this, decode some channels that were not available until that moment.
Another possible case of using the adapter in question is TVs with an active Smart TV function, but at the same time they have a built-in suchThe transmitter is missing or has failed. In this case, such a network card is an alternative means of connecting to the Internet and allows you to play various multimedia content.
Also, a similar adapter can be connected to a PC. In this case, it will act as a wireless network card.
The delivery list of this network card consists of itself, a CD and a warranty card. The validity of the latter can be 3 months or six months. On the CD, in addition to the drivers, there is also an instruction manual.
Specifications
The specifications of the Ralink RT5370 wireless WiFi adapter discussed in this material are as follows:
- Connection connector - USB.
- Supports wireless networks 802.11 version b/g/n.
- Maximum wireless connection speed is 150 Mbps.
- The external antenna gain is 20 dB.
Setting procedure. Checking if the wireless connection is working
The specialized Ralink RT5370 adapter considered in this review is configured in such cases as follows:
- When installed on a TV or a modern satellite receiver, just plug it into the appropriate port. After that, you need to turn on the device and go to its settings, in which we search for available connections. We select the one from which we plan to receive information. Enter code if necessary.access.
- If the adapter is used as part of a PC, then the algorithm differs only in that after connecting to the connector, you need to install the driver. Everything else is identical.
Adapter price. Reviews
Currently, Ralink RT5370 can be purchased for 200-220 rubles. There can be no drawbacks to this network card by default. But to its pluses, the owners in the reviews include reliability, ease of setup, the ability to receive even a weak signal, low cost and very compact dimensions. The only important point that you need to clarify before buying such an adapter is the availability of support for this solution as part of the device. And if it's a PC, then there certainly won't be any problems. But in the case of a TV or receiver, a check is required.
Conclusion
On the one hand, the Ralink RT5370 is a truly versatile device. But its main problem is that such transmitters are already integrated into most TVs, computers and receivers. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase it only if the built-in such an adapter breaks down or is absent.
