These new Wi-Fi 7 adapters will keep your old laptop future-proof for years to come [Video]

Public Wi-Fi networks are a nice commodity in the modern world, although they can often be frustrating. We’ve all experienced connections slowing down or even disconnecting while working on a laptop at a coffee shop. Over at CES 2025, both Asus and Acer previewed portable Wi-Fi adapters that can improve the user experience out in the public.

Asus RT-BE58 Go

First is Asus’ RT-BE58 Go, a small device with rabbit-ear antennas measuring 3.8 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches. And it can do a surprising amount. The little gadget functions as a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router, supporting data transfer speeds up to 3,600 Mbps. When outside, it can create 4G/5G mobile hotspots “for on-the-go connectivity.” That tethering ability works with iPhones, Android devices, and 4G dongles for laptops.

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Speaking of hotspots, the device can establish private connections over public Wi-Fi networks thanks to WISP …