Why don't you ask your son Nick.
Sorry to tell you but he's not realy dead.
Oh dear. Have I said something I shouldn't.
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Yes. If you have a 5g router and a old laptop that doesn't support 5g then an adaptor will increase your speed over 50 if your ISP is providing you with speeds above this.