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ysu@lemmy.ml to Linux@lemmy.ml · 4 years ago

Free software wifi adapter

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Free software wifi adapter

ysu@lemmy.ml to Linux@lemmy.ml · 4 years ago
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Hi, I am looking for a usb and/or pcie adapter that will work with gnu/linux-libre & bsds out of the box. I found this, https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb. Does anyone have any other recommendations? Thanks!

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  • Echedenyan@lemmy.ml
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    4 years ago

    I would check in https://h-node.org

    ThinkPenguin is famous for being expensive.

    In Media Markt, I could buy an AC600 Nano USB Wi-Fi Adapter which worked with Linux-Libre.

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      Great one, used it several times.

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    Ok, I ended up buying a Wireless access point to connect to wifi and just plug in the ethernet, so it works on any os. Thanks!

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    You have to find out what the chipset is and buy accordingly.

    The best supported chipsets are Atheros and Realtek. Avoid Broadcom.

    See also:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open-source_wireless_drivers
    • https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Network_configuration/Wireless#Troubleshooting_drivers_and_firmware
    • https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers
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    Panda products are also worth a look. Be sure you watch prices though, some of their models are EXCESSIVELY overpriced. I had to return one of these “higher end” products as their lower end model gave me better experiences.

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