They contain a WIFI chip and antenna. In many cases (especially on older or cheap laptops) the manufacturer may have chosen poor quality components for WIFI to save cost. Buying a good quality, high end usb one may give you much better performance in such a case.
It’s best to do your research, if you have WIFI issues, often the problem is not on the side of the client, but rather the access point. Often the chip inside a USB WIFI adapter is also of poor quality, so if you go this route check the reviews and don’t go too cheap.
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