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Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold)
Supports 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless data rate - the latest wireless standard. Permits users to have the farthest range with the widest coverage. (Up to 6 times the speed and 3 times the coverage of 802.11b.).Power Saving designed to support smart transmit power control and auto-idle state adjustmentSupports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Standard so that you can let different types of data have higher priority. It would allows better streaming of real-time data such as Video, Music, Skype etcIncludes multi-language EZmax setup wizardSpec Standards IEEE 802.11n; backward compatible with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified. Security 64/128 bit WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security; WPS compatible IEEE 802.1XPort 1 x 2.0 USB Type A. Wireless Data Rates Up to 150 Mbps. Modulation OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, DSSS. Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz. Antenna internal chip antennaChannels (FCC) 2.4GHz : 1~11. Power Input USB Port (Self-Powered). Dimensions 0.28" x 0.59" x 0.73". Temperature 0 -40 degree C (32-104 degree F). Humidity 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing. System XP/Vista/Win7, Mac, Linux
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278 Reddit comments about Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold):

u/danhm · 19 pointsr/kodi

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Supports CEC. Comes with 4x USB 2.0 slots, an HDMI, quad core ARM A7 processor, 1 GB RAM, and an ethernet port. Also has GPIO pins but I don't know of any Kodi related uses for them. It is an extremely low power device (uses about $3 worth of electricity per year) and requires nothing to keep it cool (e.g., no fans blaring in the middle of your favorite movie).

Base cost is $35. Requires a microSD card, an HDMI cable, and a microUSB charger, all of which can be purchased for approximately $5 each. An existing microUSB charger, such as from your cell phone or a device like a Kindle or Chromecast can be used, of course. Optional components include a case ($10-$20 or 3D print your own), USB wifi dongle ($10+), and an external hard drive ($50+). A few companies put out bundles that include a Raspberry Pi board and various components such as this basic one and this more complete one. A wireless keyboard ($20+) can also be handy. Product links are provided as examples; there may be better deals or smarter purchases to be had.

You'll then want to use a minimalistic Linux distro such as OpenELEC or OSMC, both of which are designed specifically to run Kodi and have optimized builds for a Raspberry Pi. OpenELEC seems to be more popular and is what I use myself. Installation is easy -- you just download and write to your SD card (oh yeah, you might need an SD card reader, $5). If you'd like you can also install a "real" Linux distro and install Kodi in that as you would on a regular desktop computer. You can either store your media on an external hard drive connected to the Raspberry Pi or on a separate computer or NAS and share your files over your LAN.

Pros:

  • Cheap base cost
  • Low power
  • Very hands off after initial setup
  • CEC! Use your TV remote to control Kodi
  • Hardware decoding for h264
  • As it is full-fledged computer you can easily add in additional software such as emulators, a web browser, etc.
  • More of a DIY solution (may be a con)

    Cons:

  • A few plugins (typically they are Windows dependent) and more computationally intensive skins may not work
  • May get pricey if you need to buy all the separate components
  • Can not handle 10-bit x264 (aka Hi10p; rare outside of anime fansubs) or HEVC (aka h265) files.
  • No 4K output, max resolution is 1920x1200
  • More of a DIY solution (may be a pro)
u/EpiclyEpicEthan1 · 14 pointsr/homelab

Raspberry Pi 3

Raspberry Pi Clear Case

32GB MicroSD Card

Netatmo Weather Station

Wind Gauge

Rain Gauge

Rain/Wind Gauge mounts

3 Way HDMI Switch

1FT HDMI Cable

Wifi Adapter

Everything is attached to the back of the television with some double sided sticky paper things i had lying around. Anything will probably work.

The USB wall outlet is one that delivers 3.1A at 5V that we bought from our local hardware store.

The server that the software runs on is a poweredge r710 with dual x5670s and 64GB of ram. Of course, this isnt all it does, but it is one of the many things i host on it. :)

If you'd like, i can post the scripts i wrote for it as well.

u/HybridCamRev · 14 pointsr/videography

/u/BigOleBallsack - I would get neither. With a $5000 budget, unless you need to take still photos, I recommend an interchangeable lens Super 35 camcorder instead.

By the time you buy ND filters, an XLR audio solution with decent preamps and rigging (e.g., a top handle) to compensate for the GH5's or the A7s II's still camera ergonomics - you might as well buy a real video camera.

In your price range, I recommend a [$2595 Super 35 4K JVC LS300] (https://www.amazon.com/JVC-GY-LS300CHU-Ultra-Camcorder-Handle/dp/B00USBVISE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?m=A17MC6HOH9AVE6&s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1487897950&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$399 Metabones Canon to micro 4/3 autofocusing adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/Metabones-Smart-Adapter-Thirds-Camera/dp/B014C1BF7O//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and something like a [$799 Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-35mm-F1-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B00DBL0NLQ//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).

The LS300 has these features that still cameras lack:

u/codyave · 11 pointsr/Bitcoin

do you mind if i link your amazon referrals from youtube?

Raspberry Pi Model B Revision 2.0 (512MB) $42.88

WiFi Dongle $9.99

16 GB SD Card $12.98

also, would it be all right to link to your bitcointalk thread?

good luck with your project!

u/Xagon14 · 11 pointsr/shittybattlestations

I will list all parts I used to get it in a functioning state along with the price I got them for.

  • RPi - $35 + ~$10 shipping

  • Broken portable DVD player (reader was busted, not screen) - Free

  • Composite wire that came with DVD player - Free

  • Cheap USB wifi adapter - $10

  • SD card that came with my camera - Free

  • Wireless keyboard/trackpad combo - $16

  • My phone charger - Free

    Overall comes out to about $80 after taxes.
u/abovocipher · 11 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Obviously you can use whatever, but these are what I used for this project. I bought the 2 pin power ports off of Ebay. For the NES case, try searching "Broken NES" on ebay and you should be able to find some. Or use an entirely different shell and post it!

u/hcweb · 9 pointsr/raspberry_pi

The items used:

Raspberry PI Zero <- Bougth mine at local store.

http://amzn.com/B00S82B0VA <- Karaoke Mixer

http://amzn.com/B00SNLIG5O <- 128GB SD Card for storage

http://amzn.com/B001MSS6CS <- USB Audio Card

http://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY <- Wifi Adapter

http://amzn.com/B005HKIDF2 <- Usb Hub

A total of around ~$90



Edit

If a mic is needed that add $20
http://amzn.com/B003GEBGA0 <- Mic

u/whosywhat · 9 pointsr/gadgets

There are USB wifi adapters for Raspberry Pi that cost less than half that:

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/wickedcoddah · 9 pointsr/RetroPie

Parts List:

Power Adapter

Raspberry Pi

USB Super Nintendo Controller (This is the best one I have found so far)

HDMI Cable

WiFi Dongle

Other Items you will need:

USB Keyboard

Monitor or TV with HDMI Support




Now you dont have to use these parts exactly, there are plenty of other parts you can use. I am pretty sure that you can play Roms up to Playstation 1.



There is also a new Raspberry Pi 3 that is compatible with the RetroPie software which has WiFi and Bluetooth integrated into the board.

Helpful Video's to tackle technical issues with your RetroPie:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtht1mv6ty8xMBwgHX9RCkplqeSRxyHiC




Here is the Case I found on Etsy. There are plenty of other sellers but this guy was great!

u/tthatfreak · 7 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I've got one and it was recognized immediately with no issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Wireless-Adapter-Wizard/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/Slinkwyde · 6 pointsr/techsupport

I suggest doing a virus scan that's completely outside of Windows. That way any malware that might be there will have less chance to execute and interfere with the scan. It's also useful just as a second opinion.

  1. Download Xubuntu or Lubuntu and follow their instructions ( Windows USB | Windows DVD | Mac USB | Mac DVD) to put it on a flash drive or DVD. Or you could use your preferred Linux distro, if you have one. Lubuntu is more lightweight, while Xubuntu has a nicer interface. The reason you may want to burn a DVD is that some computers are unable to boot from USB.
  2. With her computer off, plug the drive in (so that Windows has no chance to modify the drive), and boot her computer from it. Choose the "Try without installing" option.
  3. If you're not using Ethernet, connect to WiFi (probably the default password on the side or bottom of the router). If her WiFi card doesn't work out the box, use Ethernet (perhaps via Powerline Ethernet adapters) or a well-supported USB WiFi adapter.
  4. Look in the app menu (similar to Windows start menu) for the package manager / software center / app store / whatever they call it.
  5. Once there, search for ClamTk. ClamTk is a GUI for an antivirus program called ClamAV. If you prefer, you can use ClamAV from the Terminal, but you'd need to look up the commands yourself.
  6. Open ClamTk, make sure it downloads the latest virus definitions, and then tell it to do a recursive scan of a directory: the top level of her hard drive.
  7. Let it run. It may take a while to go through all the files.
  8. If it finds anything, look through the list to check for false positives.

    When finished, click on the app menu (same one as step 3) and tell it to restart. When prompted, remove the flash drive / DVD and then press enter.

    These are NOT complete, step-by-step instructions. They're only enough to sort of convey the general idea, so some of these may require a little trial & error or Googling. If this is new to you, try it on your own machine first before doing it on hers. VirtualBox is a free program for using virtual machines, and you could use that for practice.

    Keep in mind that no work or settings will be saved while booted from the flash drive. Everything is kept in RAM unless you save to a disk. Linux doesn't get installed to her machine unless you deliberately run the installer program.
u/rayzincrisp · 6 pointsr/xbmc

I bought THIS. I use it exclusively with openELEC and when I hooked it up my router was about 40 FT from my box.

THIS is running on my Raspberry pi openElec box that is right now about 15 feet from the router (on a different floor)

I haven't tested the range on either, but both work great.

u/nikto11 · 6 pointsr/buildapc

I have this usb adapter that I use from time to time, and this which I use pretty much all the time and have had for about 2 years. I like being able to move the antenna to get a better signal, right now it's velcro'd to the wall behind my bed.

If you go the usb route I'd probably buy a larger one that I have that has external antennas, like http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN722N-Wireless-Adapter-External/dp/B002SZEOLG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1421374210&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+wifi. But I'd still go PCI if you use it a lot, probably last longer and have a better quality connection.

u/backwoodsgeek · 6 pointsr/openbsd

I don’t think OpenBSD supports Broadcom WiFi at all. Your best bet is probably to get a supported USB adapter. I have a couple of these that live in my OpenBSD laptops that have junky onboard WiFi. Mostly old Macs with Broadcom WiFi.

u/NorthAntrim · 6 pointsr/techsupport

The best solution for using WiFi on your desktop would probably be to get a PCI wireless card, like this one.

If you aren't comfortable adding a PCI card, or don't have any space for one, you can get a USB wireless adapter, such as this one.

Finally, if you want a better solution that's not running a long cable, buy power line adapters. You plug one into a socket near the router and connect it via Ethernet to the router, then you plug another one in beside your PC and run Ethernet from it to your PC. It uses the wiring in the house to carry data, and is often better than WiFi.

Personally, I would go with the power line adapters then the PCI wireless card.

u/SaladWithHotDogsInIt · 6 pointsr/linux

These are $10 and the work right out of the box.

u/calladus · 6 pointsr/raisedbynarcissists

Your father is VERY good with computers? You are basically screwed unless you can dramatically up your game.

Basically, a knowledgeable person can upgrade a router with open source firmware, and give himself god-like powers over the network. Your every move could be tracked.

Your father, if sufficiently skilled, could give you access to Internet that is upside down, or only directed to Kittens, or he could make every single image blurry or missing. More subtlety, he could just log every single thing you do on the 'net.

And it isn't even that hard, it just takes knowledge of what is possible, and the use of Google to figure out how to do it.

There are things you can do. Get a cheap USB WIFI adapter first. So you won't show up on your father's router with your current WIFI adapter. Then, tether to your Android phone, or piggyback off of a neighbor's WIFI.

Last, keyloggers are a possibility - they could be hardware or software related. It is possible to install a hardware keylogger inside the case of your laptop if the installer is sufficiently technically talented. A keylogger, or other software or firmware would completely compromise your computer and prevent you from hiding almost anything that you do.

u/kingphysics · 5 pointsr/Android

It could be possible but I don't know if it would the phone would pump out that much power.

We already have stuff like http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/190-9632706-9095906 (I use one on my older laptop that has a fried wlan card, this USB wlan works like a charm)


If we can get a USB OTG phone and somehow load the drivers for this USB wifi adapter and then add software that makes the WiFi Hotspot work, then sure.

u/thewrongstuff95 · 5 pointsr/BSD

This adapter works when following these instructions.

u/phirewire110 · 5 pointsr/Android

$8

Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_e.tNxbKF8WXNB

u/kyfho · 5 pointsr/DIY

I would take a Raspberry Pi.
Add an HDMI to VGA Cable.
Mix in a little Wi-fi Adapter.
Season to taste. (Wireless KB/M, USB drive, Chromecast, Wireless controller, Nintendo Emulator, Wireless speakers, etc...)
Mount behind monitor and mount monitor on wall in garage or bathroom and add a dash of power.
And then play games, watch movies, sports, etc....In the bathroom, garage, shed...

^(I have no idea if this would work but now I want to try it).

^^*Fixed ^^spelling

u/AtomicMayonez · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

^^^pcie*
There are a few options.

  1. Use a USB card. They're cheap, universal, and (usually) highly reliable. Just be careful about speed, I once bought an edimax usb card and it was great, but then bought a cheap kootek one and it was actually only capable of around 1mbps
  2. You can buy a powerline adapter. These let you use your existing power lines as ethernet cables, meaning essentially wherever there's an outlet, you can connect a device to ethernet.
  3. Just run a really, really, long ethernet cable and staple it to the baseboards. the least likely choice, but i personally don't mind it so i figured i'd throw it in there.
    Keep in mind that you're always gonna get faster speeds with a cable as opposed to wireless.
    Merry Christmas, by the way
u/loginname · 4 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Edimax EW-7811Un on Amazon

Works right out the box.

u/InconsiderateBastard · 4 pointsr/linuxhardware

I use this with Ubuntu GNOME daily. No config or software installation was necessary.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-oU8yb19MESCZ

u/millertv79 · 4 pointsr/RetroPie

The NES Pi Cart was my first project too. I enjoyed the process immensely. Before I started I couldn't solder and had no clue what 'sudo' meant. Now I've built three retro systems, also since December, two with LED's, with zero prior Linux knowledge. I can suggest this guide which will give you a completed system in a few hours.

https://howchoo.com/g/mti0oge5nzk/pi-cart-a-raspberry-pi-retro-gaming-rig-in-an-nes-cartridge?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=picart

If you want plug n play then Buy a NES classic. If you wanna learn some new skills keep on the course man. Had to try some different wifi dongles myself. This one works out of the box with retro Pie and Pi Zero. sNES30 controllers never worked for me. Return and try wired maybe. PS4 controller works flawlessly for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ECL4xI3dTpHx7

u/jcs · 4 pointsr/openbsd

Yeah, one of these (supported by urtwn) in one of these. Not ideal, but hopefully temporary.

u/ParallelProcess · 4 pointsr/apple

This one is very small and says in the title that it works with Mac OS.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/

u/KatsumeBlisk · 3 pointsr/archlinux

I have this one. I don't use it that often because it's mainly for my Raspberry Pi, but it works perfectly on both Windows and Linux in my experience with no drivers to install.

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/mac

Well if you ever want to do it on the cheap I will confirm that this will work in HS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had to google the driver to install it, but I used it for a while until I could buy an internal Broadcom card to use.

u/dumb_ants · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Aside from the intellectual challenge, have you considered buying a wifi adapter off Amazon for $10-15 that already has support in the raspbian kernel?

16 years ago we recompiled our kernels and we liked it by golly, but if there's no need to then please consider saving yourself the headache!

Edit: $8, prime shipping: This is the one I use with my pi - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY - worked first time, no driver issues at all. I would recommend using the wifi setup tools (to connect to your access point) in the graphical windowed environment rather than manually through config file edits. Either way there are lots of tutorials out there.

u/JustAnotherCommunist · 3 pointsr/tails

This one works without needing to install drivers to Tails, make sure to get the N150-Nano.

Never figured out how to make my Asus wifi stick work with Tails. Cheap one's far easier.

u/BlamelessVestalsLot · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I use the (TP-LINK TL-WN881ND)[www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079XWMEI] and the (Edimax EW-7811Un)[www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY]. I never had any problem with them

u/FirestarterMethod · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Wireless-Adapter-Wizard/dp/B003MTTJOY

Reccommended by multiple users in the community, I got it and it works perfectly, with no setup.

u/Temere · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Will a cheap wifi adapter like this
https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY
work effectively?

u/sprtdfire · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Hi, I'm a founder of Parsec. You should use this dongle. It works really well. https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY. Also, it's not about the bandwidth of 2.4 vs 5. It's about the interference. 5ghz is much better for that reason.

u/phoenixMagoo · 3 pointsr/mac

I had the Powermac G5 back in the day with the optional Apple WiFi card and it was not very good. I would maybe look for a USB WiFi solution like: http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

I would just be sure to make sure that whatever USB WiFi adapter you get the drivers works on a PowerPC and 10.5.8.

u/rabidfurby · 3 pointsr/freebsd

Edimax EW-7811. ~7000 Amazon reviews, so you at least know it's reliable hardware-wise.

The manpage for urtwn(4) explicitly lists support for it. I've used mine in a Raspberry Pi under both FreeBSD and Linux with zero issues.

u/hudsonreaders · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Easy. You'll need a monitor, ideally something with a USB port so you can use the USB power to power the Pi; otherwise you'll need a phone-charger style USB power supply to plug in. A SD or microSD card, depending on which model Pi you get. For wifi, something like this. For software, pick one the Digital Signage projects. http://elinux.org/RPi_Projects/Digital_Signage

u/compdog · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I've used this one for every Pi I've owned, plus a few computers. It works great and doesn't need any drivers, but the signal range is kind of poor.

u/muxman · 3 pointsr/LifeProTips
u/Akyltour · 3 pointsr/gaming

Hi there, sorry for the late answer I was out for the week-end!

It will depends highly on what you expect him to do with it, and also your budget. But for the more standard it will be at least:

  • The Pi

  • A power cable: the "Alim" was a bad use of a french word for power cable

  • A case or another (You can also build one with Legos! :D )

  • a microSD card for the OS (no preference I took the first link I saw)

    Then there can be:

  • A usb wifi adapter if the can't plug an ethernet cable

  • An hdmi cable if you think he will use it on his TV or standard PC monitor.

  • About the controller, if you think he will build a media center linked to his TV with the HDMI cable, some TVs allow the use of "CEC" controller, and so his TV command will be automatically compatible with the Pi. Else, he can use a classic keyboard and mouse set, or some mobile solution or even a snes usb controller if he wants to build a retrogaming console

  • To finish if you have a large budget for your friend there is a lot of accessories you can find in the related articles of the Pi on Amazon, like a webcam, a motion sensor module

  • You can also buy a complete bundle or a starter kit like this if you think he will have fun with all the electronic parts :)

    And I confirm, it can be a pretty cool gift for a friend to build :)
u/AL1630 · 3 pointsr/VintageApple

If you run tiger on it, there's one of those tiny wifi dongles that has drivers that will work. I've used it on this and the G4 server.
Only problem is the slow USB ports.

This is it

u/killerapt · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

It will probably be awhile before im done, just something i play with ever now and then. However Google is your friend. NESpi is a pretty common build. Also I'm an amateur when it comes to soldering lol

My final goal is to have it so it you can insert a nes cartridge with a usb in it and it will read games from this. Also working on getting an old laptop fan to run when it reaches certain temps to help cool it down.

I also tore apart a powered usb hub to power the pi and connect controllers. However I would find one better than mine. Get something with high voltage/amperage. I currently have to power the pi separately instead of through the hub.

Some links for you:



Intro:

https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/First-Installation


Switch I use to make so the NES power button works.

https://mausberry-circuits.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/shutdown-circuit-use-your-own-switch


Controllers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N48L71I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0QcmzbVPP292R

Wi-Fi
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WUcmzbESCH58S

Then just any short usb and HDMI extensions.

Hope this helps!

u/HeidiH0 · 3 pointsr/linuxquestions

That's usually due to the drivers being proprietary and abandoned. You would be better served spending 10 bucks on a kernel native adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/s_mohr · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

This looks pretty close to what you're asking for: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Universal-Short-20cm-Right-Angle-90-Degree-Micro-B-USB-Data-Charging-Cable-/321245338289

20cm is pretty short, but you'll still have a little bit of slack to deal with. Zip ties?


Although, really, your wifi adapter sounds way too big. Why not replace it? http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408500091&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=wifi+adapter+enermax

Aesthetically that will look nicer, and it's not a lot more money than a quality USB cable.

u/PaulTheMerc · 3 pointsr/24hoursupport

The one alternative that comes to mind would be to buy and use a usb wifi adapter, something like this. Then disable the built in wifi adapter.

Alternatively, depending on the accessibility, remove the internal wifi and install a different one, IF the part is the specific issue(and not say, the connection of the part), hp should be able to tell you more.

for an internal wifi that is reported to work with that pc, as per here (provided your pc is the HP ENVY touchsmart 15), would be to get this part(Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260). Note there is a revised and non revised version, am not sure which of the two would work, if not both. That I leave to you.

u/ilogik · 3 pointsr/linux

They also want to make the device available to developing countries, so it's not that unlikely that ethernet won't be available.

also, you might not want ethernet if you've got one of these lying around

u/minimalillusions · 3 pointsr/gaming
u/EpicTShirt · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace
u/Th3AntiNoob · 3 pointsr/techsupport

These are cheap and come highly recommended for basic network access:

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/bengineering101 · 3 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I can personally vouch that the following peripherals work, but certainly make no guarantees that they are the best options or prices etc. If you are feeling really ambitious you can browse the list of verified peripherals and shop around.

  • Logitech K400 wireless keyboard/mouse combo
  • Edimax USB wifi dongle
  • Plugable 7-port USB hub (this does not back-power the Pi as far as I know)
  • The Pi is cable of providing audio/video out either through the HDMI port, or through the yellow RCA port (video) and the 3.5mm stereo jack (audio). If you're already using an HDMI cable, you do not need to worry about the latter two.
  • Updating the OS: open a terminal and type:


    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt-get upgrade

    and that should update everything.
u/homer2320776 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Googling the N300 shows the disconnection is a common issue with that device.

I always use these, http://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY , they are cheap and I've never had any issues with them.

u/stmiller · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Yeah some older USB wifi adapters use too much power. If you try to plug them in, the pi will shutoff. For just a few bucks you can get:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/

u/nyran20 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Get a USB one

u/spikeyslam · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

You'll need to get either a HDMI (newer computer monitors, HDTVs) or DVI to HDMI (older computer monitors) to connect it to a display.

For around $10, you can get an USB WiFi adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/

u/HalfBurntToast · 2 pointsr/MyLittleSupportGroup

Hmm, you said this was your main computer, do you have another computer that can connect to the internet? Reason I ask is that I've been able to turn my laptop into a temporary wifi bridge when I've needed to connect something, like an Xbox 360. You can download pfSense and install it into a virtual machine and use the physical interfaces as the virtual routers interfaces.

So, if you have a laptop with an ethernet port and wifi, you could set both of the pfsense VM interfaces to bridged and then connect your main computer directly to the laptop via ethernet, and the main computer will essentially use the virtual pfsense router for internet access. There might be an easier way to do it, but that's what I've tried successfully in the past.

I'm just wondering, if it's connected, if it will just find and download the drivers automatically. Or if they'll show up in Settings -> Software & Updates -> Additional Drivers.

Alternately, if you'd like to change wireless adapters, I own this one and I know it will auto-configure to a working state. It's reception isn't fantastic, but if you're close enough it should work alright.

I'll keep looking more into it.

u/subtle_response · 2 pointsr/SurfaceLinux

Yup. That problem existed for me when my SP3 was using Windows and continues to this day with all and every linux distro. I believe it is a hardware/firmware problem. I think there is a firmware update you could try -- no idea if it works. I just finally bought a little wifi dongle for $10 and have enjoyed trouble free wifi since. :)


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/goodeness · 2 pointsr/Koyoteelaughter

These are the ones I keep in my PC store, never had issues with them unless you're talking extreme distance. Jic best buy wants $50 for one lol
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494884303&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wireless+adapter

u/26zGnTdCTvvbzacN · 2 pointsr/tails

I got this external wifi adapter and it works perfectly. You can install the driver via disc or online.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

u/Grixin · 2 pointsr/SurfaceLinux

Another approach for sake of documenting 2018 tips.

I use fedora on a SP3 with no windows. Wifi was spotty and despite all fixes still varied from kernel to kernel. I bought a wifi dongle for 8 bucks. the Edimax nano and since wifi is solid and was plug-and-play. current state post on this subreddit fixes any hibernation workaround stuff.

Everything works as it should with no windows installed. Auto rotate, touch, keyboard snap on and off, and dock all working as expected. Only issue is a small nano dongle in the usb slot. (I use the SP4 type cover and a Bluetooth mouse anyways)

Link to amazon for dongle. currently 7.89 USD

u/Pseudogenesis · 2 pointsr/RetroPie

I'll second this recommendation /u/EOMFD, buying a wifi adapter makes managing the Pi SOOOOO much easier. I bought this tiny one for $8 and it worked right from the first plug in.

If you have a Windows machine on the same network as the Pi, you can type

\RetroPie
in the File Explorer directory bar and get instant access to the roms, bios and config files on the Pi from the Win machine. You can just drag n drop roms in there. It's so useful.

u/Cintax · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I used this one and it worked like a charm. Small and out of the way too, so I could plug in a USB mic too without issue.
Edimax EW-7811Un

u/bassgirl90 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

how do you know that your phone can connect to the router. Are you browsing website without using cellular data? because if that is the case then your PC's network controller is toast and you need a new network card. If you're on a laptop then you could try using a usb wireless adapter.

u/DiabloConQueso · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

This one's virtually plug-and-play under Raspbian.

u/cHy40444 · 2 pointsr/BSD

I found this on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ that a lot of people say works with the raspberry pi, so this should probably work with FreeBSD right?

u/sailorcire · 2 pointsr/linux

This is the exact one I use. I believe it's a realtek chipset which is super common (especially with rPi unofficially adopting that as a WiFi module of choice).

u/Butthatsmyusername · 2 pointsr/PcMasterRaceBuilds

Is built-in wifi compatibility a must? If not, I'd go for the Biostar X370GTN instead, because it has an m.2 slot on the back, and then you could swap out that sata ssd for an m.2 one for the same price.

If you still need wifi, you could get an edimax wifi dongle like this one. I have one of these that I've treated none too well and it still works just fine.

Edit: also, reddit ate your formatting.

u/QNinja · 2 pointsr/linuxquestions

This one works well in Raspbian, both are Debian-based so it would most likely work.

u/Montzterrr · 2 pointsr/embedded

you could get something like this.

maybe use some LEDs to indicate movement detection or lights on/off in a room. Maybe store a record to a text file of the times whatever you are tracking was detected.

Maybe get a wifi dongle like this. and have it so you can ssh into the r_pi and monitor the log files? If you are feeling really productive, maybe have the r_pi act as a web server and update a webpage with the data/most recent images so it would basically be a security camera.

Those kind of ideas are what I immediately think of with raspberry pi... but you may want to start a lot smaller. like just detecting movement and lighting an LED since you are just learning C++ now.

u/OgdruJahad · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Sounds like your Wi-Fi device is possible faulty, since you are using a five year old device a Wi-Fi dongle like this, or this, is recommended.

u/moangan · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Sure. Mostly info from here.

I purchased a USB WiFi adapter and USB gigabit ethernet adapter. Both seem to work without issue. Honestly, everything seems to work without issue but do not want to be the first ;).

u/lefattire · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Laptop......... You will have to roll with the punches man, unless you can update the router. Try a firmware (bios) upgrade... I was having issues getting ipads to reflect oover on desktops via wifi into cable and back into the desktops, updated the firmware and BAM! usb dongle

u/YodaTheCoder · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Yes. I have one of these. Edimax EW-7811UN

I set it up using the script linked in this thread

And here is the output from wavemon

u/SaneBRZ · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

If you buy a manufacturer refurbished laptop from Lenovo, you're on the safe side. They provide a one year warranty on all their refurbished products.

For example you can get this Lenovo IdeaPad U310:

  • 13.3 inch, 1366x768p display
  • Intel i5-3317U + 4 GB of RAM
  • 500 GB HDD + 32 GB SSD cache
  • Intel HD4000 graphics

    for about $380. It comes with a warranty till September 2014. The only issue with this particular model is that the WiFi connection can be sometimes bad, so I would carry around a WiFi adapter for these cases.
u/Steve_the_Scout · 2 pointsr/MLPLounge

Got everything!

The Raspberry Pi:
$35

The monitor:
$16

The keyboard + trackpad:
$20

Power supply:
$10

USB hub:
$18

Wi-Fi Dongle:
$10

Total cost: $109, not including taxes/shipping. Not bad for essentially a mini laptop. Get a nice big USB stick for a "hard disk", make a big enough swap partition, and it'll run fairly well, too. Or I could get an actual hard disk, but... This 128GB SSD would almost double the price of the whole thing.

u/nerdflu · 2 pointsr/openbsd

If you just want to use client mode, I had luck with this and holy cow that's on sale!
lol wasn't expecting that.

hostapd didn't like it, but I could join at Starbucks.

u/QwertzHz · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I recommend just getting one of these babies (the #1 Wi-Fi adapter on Amazon, compatible completely with the Pi), unless all of your USB ports are taken already.

u/CmdrSquirrel · 2 pointsr/guns

USB wifi adapters can be notoriously shitty. I'd get something like this so that if it ends up being crap at least you're only out ~$10.

u/blakinola · 2 pointsr/leagueoflegends

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY - that solves your wifi issue.

I want you to play league but unless you can bribe your IT department, you're out of luck haha.

u/SoCo_cpp · 2 pointsr/techsupport

I've got one of these Edimax mini USB Wifi's and it works real good. It is showing < $10 and if you look at the "Other Sellers on Amazon" to the right, you will see several listed for < $10 with free shipping. This little guy works great. His antenna is obviously small, so the range isn't ideal for all situations. I personally was quite surprised at the range and never noticed the lack of a full antenna in my use of it. Your perspective may vary.

This other product has an actual antenna and is ~$5 with free shipping all day long. I can't attest to its quality though.

Either one, on one of the many cheap similar "mini USB wifi" adapters, should get you by for awhile, if nothing else.

u/reol7x · 2 pointsr/techsupport

As the other poster said, the Edimax USB wifi is probably your best bet. I've got one on a raspberry pi and it works well enough.

$8.99 USD on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

$14.49 CA on amazon.ca
http://www.amazon.ca/Edimax-Wireless-Adapter-Wizard-EW-7811Un/dp/B003MTTJOY

EDIT: fixed links

u/standoff · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I would think it is pretty easy.

I have a link for getting hostapd going on a specific wifi dongle on the cheap.

Amazon

HostADP instructions

I currently have this set up as a tor onion router for me. So I can verify that it is acting as a hotspot. I would guess it would be as easy as just having one with stored credentials and one with broadcast.

Should work. Raspbian btw.

u/e39 · 2 pointsr/RetroPie

There's a variety of ways to do this this:

  1. Get a USB to Micro USB adapter
  2. Get a wifi (or wifi + bt) adapter

    Or ...

    Get a Raspberry Pi 0W with on-board wifi and bluetooth.
u/Chainmail_Danno · 2 pointsr/santashelpers

I don't know what Pi kit you're getting, but make sure that the charger is giving it the proper juice. You may also want a powered USB hub for peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, etc. A small WiFi adapter and camera module can also come in handy.

I really like my Leatherman Squirt. It fits on the keychain that I carry every day. I also want to add this small flashlight. If you're into DIY, you might find Instamorph useful.

u/ezramoore · 2 pointsr/techsupport

EDIT: I just followed your links, sounds like you are already looking at USB adapters and not internal cards. Sorry.

I like these: http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419545144&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+wifi

Better make sure that model doesn't use a hardware whitelist for the WiFi/BT card. I'm pretty sure it does.

If so, you will need to either modify the BIOS (risky) or modify the firmware on your new wireless card (also risky).

I'd recommend a tiny USB wireless adapter.

u/thelonegunmen84 · 2 pointsr/baltimore

Id hate to see you spend money on something that can be fixed/replaced minimally. Chances are the issues might be related where your overheating laptop is causing the internal nic to fry. I would try and get a can of air and spray the vents to see if you have any dust build up, causing the fans to work double time.
Instead of trying to replace the internal wifi, simply buy a usb
Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_KpTOub0T0EY4M

u/psychephylax · 2 pointsr/synology

I tested 3 different wireless adapters in my 918+:

  • Asus USB-N10 (Did not work)
  • Rosewill RNWD-N1501UB (Did not work)
  • Edimax EW-7811Un (Works)

    ​

    Here's the output of "lsusb":



    |__usb1 1d6b:0002:0404 09 2.00 480MBit/s 0mA 1IF (Linux 4.4.59+ xhci-hcd xHCI Host Controller 0000:00:15.0) hub

    |__1-1 051d:0003:0106 00 2.00 12MBit/s 2mA 1IF (American Power Conversion Smart-UPS 750 FW:UPS 08.3 / ID=18 AS1237224726 )

    |__1-3 7392:7811:0200 00 2.00 480MBit/s 500mA 1IF (Realtek 802.11n WLAN Adapter 00e04c000001)

    |__1-4 f400:f400:0100 00 2.00 480MBit/s 200mA 1IF (Synology DiskStation 7F008A5818DA5A76)

    |__usb2 1d6b:0003:0404 09 3.00 5000MBit/s 0mA 1IF (Linux 4.4.59+ xhci-hcd xHCI Host Controller 0000:00:15.0) hub

    ​

    Under the hood it shows up as wlan0 but it doesn't show up in "Network Interfaces" of Control Panel. This may limit some of the DSM-specific overlay UI settings but as far as I see it's another network interfaces at the OS level.
u/Mephisterson · 2 pointsr/DIY_tech

Good article here

http://www.howtogeek.com/139433/how-to-turn-a-raspberry-pi-into-a-low-power-network-storage-device/

Also for the wireless bit, if you don't have an edimax adaptor they work great in the pi 2. Last I checked, these were $10 on Amazon.

Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gdC7wbG7BT0JA

u/5k3k73k · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

ROBO 3D R1+ $799

Raspberry Pi 2 $38

WiFi adapter $10

Color touchscreen + case $50

Power supply $10

32GB SD Card $13

OctoPrint $0

Large build volume, heated glass bed, self leveling, wireless 3D printer $920



u/skibo_ · 2 pointsr/xbmc

Very. You just have to burn Raspbmc or OpenElec (different XBMC distributions for the Pi) to the SD card, plug in a wifi dongle (I use this one), boot the thing up, and everything just works.

u/Sambuscus0 · 2 pointsr/computers

Not a problem, glad I could help. I use this one. It's super easy to use and works great, just plug and connect. I've had no issues after a year.

u/sovereign007 · 2 pointsr/eGPU

Only if you can find someone to test it for you. The connector itself is identical, as you said. The documentation for the laptop might have more information. That said, your wifi slot supports mPCIe, so you can just replace your Wifi card with the eGPU connector. To solve the loss of Wifi connectivity, just use a "nano" Wifi USB stick kept constantly plugged into one of your USB slots: Something like this.

u/silveira · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I have one very similar to this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY
There are other brands and they range from $6 to $14. You just plug them in a USB and it just works. I have one that I use to pair with a Wii U Pro Controller.

Compared with everything else you buy to build a pc, it's a great inexpensive addon.

u/wombat2combat · 2 pointsr/DarkNetMarketsNoobs

yeah here are some wifi and ethernet adapters that work with tails [according to https://www.reddit.com/r/tailswiki/wiki/index/tails-compatible-devices ]:

USB WiFi adapters

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Wireless-Adapter-Dongle/dp/B00GFAN498/

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

USB Ethernet adapters

http://plugable.com/products/usb3-e1000

http://plugable.com/products/usb3-hub3me

or you could also just plug in an ethernet cable [instead of using the wlan], which should work too.

u/Titiy_Swag · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I would add 2gb more RAM, then upgrade the cpu to this, and finally put in this. For the WiFi receiver I use this for LANs because it's easier than bringing a cable, but it works, not much you can want.

u/geoffmcc · 2 pointsr/Ubuntu

From what I am seeing it uses broadcom, so I would think it would work. I would check drivers and see if you just have to enable 3rd party driver.

Have you tried to run off cd/USB in live mode to see if it works there?

Edit: you could also get this for $8 and it will work. I use on my Raspberry Pi running Raspbian. Just have to plug it in, so should be same with Ubuntu. Only thing is monitor mode not available (if you need)

u/intrglctcrevfnk · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Yep! So used to seeing zero w's on here.

I had a regular zero first, then got a zero w. Here is the wifi module to get:
Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_djPdzb5P8FP7A

Plug and play. I had initially gotten an edimax with wifi and Bluetooth which was not plug n play. I did eventually get it all set up but it was a pain as it took internet to install an internet device! (Had to download some stuff from github to get it to work)

Short story- I still have that edimax dongle I linked, so I asked my sister in law who lives near a micro center to pick me up a pi zero and a pi zero w. She mailed them today and I'll have them Monday for MSRP!! So that will make 8 pi's so far....... but my last plain zero most likely.

Edit: by plug and play I do mean that you'll still need an micro USB-> regular USB adapter. Those are plentiful out there.

u/Chris_10LA · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

I have not thought of that, but it is certainly interesting.

How would you connect your wifi adapter to said antenna? I typically use this Edimax one, do you open it up to solder a uFL connector on? I like the idea, but I'm not sure how to standardize the connector/ antenna for all the potential wifi adapters people use.

u/wiiv · 2 pointsr/buildapc

SSDs and HDDs do the exact same thing : store data.

Regular HDDs store data on platters that rotate (think a record player) and can be noisy, hot, and slow. SSDs store data on a chip (think a flash drive), and can be expensive.

They both have pretty important benefits, though : SSDs are really fast, and HDDs can store a lot more data for your dollar.

To put it in perspective, lets say you have $125 to buy a hard drive, you can get an SSD that will hold about 250GB, or a HDD that will hold about 3000GB for the same money.

As far as Wi-fi, most motherboards don't have wi-fi built in, so if you aren't near your router and/or don't want to run a cable from the router, you will need to buy a wi-fi adapter. Even decent wi-fi adapters are pretty cheap - I have this one from amazon and it works great and is nine bucks:

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

u/ill_advised_starches · 2 pointsr/openbsd

Sorry, I'm not familiar with debugging drivers. Quick google reveals it might involve turning debug mode on with ifconfig, running /etc/netstart and viewing more verbose dmesg resulting from debug mode. See ifconfig (8):

http://man.openbsd.org/OpenBSD-current/man8/ifconfig.8

Two USB adapters I've had success with using OpenBSD 5.9:

USB-ethernet (axe driver):

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC704LL/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter

USB-wireless (urtwn driver):

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/7U5K3N · 2 pointsr/Ubuntu

I have several of these floating around works in everything I've thrown it in.

Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kutExb2MV5KDY

u/SirBaronVonDoozle · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This dongle is less than 10 bucks, 3/4th of this things size is the usb adaptor, and it can pull in 150Mbps

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_1stExbDBVS47F


Don't get my wrong 70Mbps is great, but it's by no means pushing technology or hard to acquire

u/jpaek1 · 2 pointsr/linuxmint

just my opinion on this - pay $15 or so and get a USB wifi that works in both Linux and Windows. Less time spent on a frustrating issue - wifi on Linux.

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY?ie=UTF8&keywords=usb%20wifi%20adapter&qid=1464277887&ref_=sr_1_4&s=pc&sr=1-4

u/astrobase_go · 2 pointsr/privacy

an alternative to consider may be an actual laptop, maybe a refurb you can find cheaply, from which you physically remove the wireless NIC. if you wanted to connect to a wireless network, you could simply plug in a usb wifi adapter. there are some adapters, like this one, that boast native support for linux boxes. the advantage here is that a cheap refurb would have the horsepower to handle everything you wanted to do, as well as providing 100% certainty that it isn't transmitting any data since the adapter's physical presence in a usb port is required.

just be sure to look for a device with easy access to the nic (ymmv).

u/Prolite9 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

I personally don't think you can wrong with any choice of adapter. I purchased two and I've had good results with both (first 2):

TP-Link @ $15

Media Link @ $20

Edimax @ $10.. more concealed for a laptop

Again, can't say specifically on which I prefer... they're all great. Check the reviews though, they're insightful!

u/StealthRogue · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

> 16gb of ram if it fits in the budget

16GB is very unnecessary if you are only planning to do gaming. 16GB is useful for video editing, video editing, etc. Also, you will have to spend an additional $100 for 16gb because RAM prices are off the roof atm.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | $193.44 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard | $56.98 @ Newegg
Memory | Team - Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $88.99 @ Newegg
Storage | SanDisk - SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $54.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $41.77 @ OutletPC
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card | $189.99 @ B&H
Case | Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA - BQ 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $756.14
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $726.14
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-16 17:39 EST-0500 |

 

This build has a lot of upgradability in the future. I would suggest upgrading the GPU and then the RAM in the future if you want to keep this build.

Edit: forgot your [wifi card] (https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003MTTJOY) here you go [:)] (https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003MTTJOY)

u/Unebrion · 2 pointsr/techsupport

So it looks like Dell does not have win 10 drivers for that model. If I had to guess its some type of wireless driver issue. You could buy one of those usb wifi adapters for home use, they are pretty cheap

Maybe get one of those and test at home. Its a head scratcher right now since it works on campus but not at home

u/wully616 · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

Thanks for the all the interest guys! Wasn't expecting this sort of response.
I'll give you all some details on the build so far.

To confirm this isn't for taking onto a flight! The type of case is called flight case.

The case is a flightcase with a foam inlay. The foam has since been ripped out.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/flight-case-with-foam-n70ap

A compact but easy to use wireless keyboard + mouse.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-mini-wireless-deskset-n69jx

The screen is a 10.1 LCD screen with a 12V LCD controller I got off ebay.
http://www.66ino.com/index.php/raspberry-pi-10-1-tft-lcd-display-module-1280x800-hdmi-vga-av-controller-cable.html

The battery is a 12V 5000mAH NiMH battery pack:
http://www.componentshop.co.uk/12v-5000mah-sc-nimh-compact-battery-pack.html

A USB powered 7 port USB hub from the pi hut to power the Rpi
http://thepihut.com/products/7-port-usb-hub-for-the-raspberry-pi

A 5V UBEC (Universal Battery Elimination Circuit) for stepping down the 12V battery to a constant 5V to power the USB powered hub. You can't see the UBEC in the image, its under the LCD Controller.
http://www.hobbywing.com/product_show.asp?id=209

An Edimax EW-7811UN 150Mbps Wireless Nano USB Adapter
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-7811UN-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MTTJOY/

There are some other minor things like a power switch for the battery. A port for plugging in a 12V DC jack to charge the battery or power the system completely without the battery.
There is also an extension for the ethernet port.

My girlfriend is helping with designing a internal frame/case for the components in the bottom and a mount for the LCD screen. This will probably be in perspex plastic, with an inlay for the keyboard to sit in.


u/ResidentCollar · 2 pointsr/linuxmasterrace

I get the "trying to make it work" and all...

But honestly? Just buy another wifi adapter.

You can get them for like $7US, shipped to you in 2 days: https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/distractionfactory · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

As ePaperWeight mentioned, your shopping list would have a lot to do with what you plan on doing with it.

Keep in mind that the Pi Zero is very cheap partly because it does not have nearly as many ports as a full size Pi. It also has a less capable CPU than a full Pi 3. That being said, it's still impressive that its CPU and RAM are in line with older Pis that were used in all sorts of projects.

The lack of ports means that if you want to connect to USB, HDMI, Ethernet, or Wifi you will need adapters.

For the bare minimum for getting started I would suggest the items included in this kit (not necessarily suggesting the kit itself, these are all standard parts):
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Zero-Starter-Kit/dp/B01N3XNPAM/ref=sr_1_1

u/csgoANONYMuser · 1 pointr/tails

http://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY

Thats the one I use, fully working, driverless, the size of a wireless mouse reciever... only 2.4Ghz networks but that's fine.

I don't know if there's any list, but the ones claiming to be Raspberry Pi compatible, usually work on Tails.

I don't know what you can do if you can't send it to your location. Maybe you could send it to a friend's house or your office or buy a similar one locally :/

u/MrJNewt · 1 pointr/buildapc

Some motherboards will have integrated WIFI, but it's probably not worth limiting your selection on that basis. You can either buy a tiny USB dongle like this one http://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY or a PCI card like these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100010074%20600014300&IsNodeId=1&name=32bit%20PCI

Either way you can expect to spend less than $20.

u/Relagree · 1 pointr/techsupport

I'm with what /u/Wokuworld said with regard to the TAP adapters. So. Many. Virtual. Adapters.

As /u/tapharoot the one DNS setting is incorrect however everything appears to be fine.

As you said the issue only occurs on wireless yet all other wireless devices are fine I'd suggest drivers but you've tried those too. Your easiest bet would be to buy something like a small edimax wifi adapter such as this one: https://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY


u/Summons · 1 pointr/razer

I know, it sucks, but there is not much you can do about it. I suggest buying one of these guys and keeping it in your laptop bag when you need to connect to a 2.4ghz router: https://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY

u/Astan92 · 1 pointr/Chromecast

Another option is using this method with something like this. It's how I use my chromecast on my school's network. It's also a little cheaper than your option.

If you are on a mac there is a built in option to share internet right in the Sharing section of System Preferences.

u/Klinefelter · 1 pointr/techsupport

i unplugged it, restarted it twice and it didn't have a BSOD. however, then i plugged the adapter back in to a different port, restarted it twice again and there was no BSOD either. if it helps, this is what i bought... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

after restarting a couple times, there is that 'available networks' icon on the taskbar, however my network (which shows up on laptop and is literally a foot away from the adapter) does not show up. i tried manually adding the network but it doesn't work either.

u/reseph · 1 pointr/xbox360

> To be honest that isn't that far off for an adapter now.

Wha? What kind of adapter are you looking at that's $50? I literally just bought this N adapter for $10: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/lykwydchykyn · 1 pointr/linuxquestions

I recently bought this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY

It worked out-of-the-box with Ubuntu 14.04, just plug-in and go.

I've had a few bad experiences with cheap USB wifi, some of them say they're linux compatible but they require you to download and compile drivers from the manufacturer. Best thing to do is check the amazon reviews and Q&A (even if you don't buy from amazon). If it's reported as working with Linux (or with the raspberry pi) then that's a good sign.

You can also just search on "<name of product> linux" and usually find someone talking about if it works.

u/291xray · 1 pointr/windowsxp

AFAIK, Hotspot refers to WiFi, so you would need a WiFi adapter. I found an inexpensive one on Amazon. The faster the adapter the more expensive. You can also go Bluetooth. The ones I found that work with XP were https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0775YF36R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 edit>grammar

u/gradient_x · 1 pointr/arduino

Excellent, sounds like you're off to a great start. I'm using this dongle and haven't had too many problems (powered from 5v wall wart), but I haven't put it through the ringers or anything:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


u/zingbat · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Hate to say this. But this a waste of time and effort. There are plenty of technical battles to fight when working on projects. But this is not one of them.

Just get this for $10 and call it a day.

u/XAznBeastX · 1 pointr/buildapc

Ok, cause I just bought [this wifi adapter]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) not knowing what motherboard wifi was, good thing I didn't waste $8 xD

u/8bit_golem · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

No I did not. Ended up trying out 2 other different WiFi adapters:

  • Edimax EW-7811Un

  • Tenda W311M

    EW-7811Un was one where some tweaking of code would be necessary, and the W311M had the same chipset as the F6D4050 and used the nl80211 driver. The W311M using the nl80211 driver ended up working immediately after it was plugged in and booted up.

    It seems to be that the F9L1001 v1 is not equipped to handle being an ad hoc access point. If all you need to do is access the internet, then it'll work for that, but if you need it to behave like another device and transmit certain information accordingly, it's not going to do that.

    I hope this helps. It was definitely a learning experience for me.

    TL;DR: Nope. Ended up using Tenda W311M after some research and it worked.

    [edit: added clarification in italics and TL;DR]
u/Linuxllc · 1 pointr/Ubuntu

My of course. But, it's a discontinue model now. It works 100% don't matter what Linux distro I use.

​

U12-41943 Ultra Wireless N nano Receiver v2.

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Just look at the most popular ones being use for Raspberry Pi that are still exists.

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https://www.wirelesshack.org/top-10-wifi-dongles-for-the-raspberry-pi-2016.html

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I would recommend the first choice.

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Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter

u/Corrix98 · 1 pointr/insurgency

Then, as a fall back, try picking up one of these babies, works like a charm for computers with a dated/no internet card.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417016324&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Edit: Sorry, I've never seen the issue before, best I can say is to either get the above thing if your wireless card is indeed dated. What is your internet speed? Is a firewall blocking Insurgency's wireless capabilities? Check all that.

u/Blardar94 · 1 pointr/techsupport

On speedtest I get about 15mbps down and 3 up. The brand of the modem is qwest but I do not know the model. And it's just the modem, no router.

What is QoS? And yes he is wireless also and he using this adapter
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/MysticSeaSloth · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY?cache=875b0fd8498765d15c2240cd9b668430&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1414363805&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

I am by no means an expert, but this should probably work. It is smaller and cheaper, but I'm not sure if it is better or not.

u/firestorm_v1 · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Yes, I have a project involving two wireless usb dongles and a RasPI that does exactly this.

It's easily done with hostapd and OpenVPN.

This adapter will work just fine with first gen RasPi units (even with the USB power problems) and are highly recommended:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Use this link to get instructions on how to configure hostapd for it
http://willhaley.com/blog/raspberry-pi-hotspot-ew7811un-rtl8188cus/

Done.

u/njbr53 · 1 pointr/tails

I think often times it is best to use a usb wifi dongle. Because tails os might not support your wifi card. I have heard this one works well:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

u/Shell058 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

They do! I got one on Amazon a while back for my desktop that was pretty cheap and has worked flawlessly so far: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

u/Arve · 1 pointr/audiophile

This is the wrong subreddit - you would need to find a computer tech support subreddit for your question.

That said: you can add Bluetooth capability using a $10 adapter like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/

u/JustHAAAVE · 1 pointr/tails

Not sure if this will help you guys, but I'm running an XPS 13 and was having the same issue. I just ordered this adapter:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

From another thread, someone else with an XPS 13 had the same problem (adapter turned off in tails), and this little dongle fixed it.

u/digitalmillenia · 1 pointr/techsupport

If i buy this network adaptor will i be able to connect to wifi spots? I need a temporary fix.

u/twatsky · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

I have this currently https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493245234&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
And it does not like finding my phones hotspot for some reason...

u/JP8_And_Coke · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I use these on all my Pis. Works with Raspbian right off the bat.
 
[Edimax EW-7811Un] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/)

u/ajjeffers · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Just got my first raspberry pi today. [This] (http://www.maketecheasier.com/setup-wifi-on-raspberry-pi/) is the guide I used to set the wifi. Although I don't have the same wifi adapter you used. ([This ] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY?cache=dd082693f8c64f5b5fdba9112c653a71&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1408598715&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1)is the one I got). The guide I linked to above should work the same.

u/blindedscience · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I had problems with the WiFi adapter provided with my starter kit, too. I was directed to this particular adapter, instead, and it appears that a great many people use it. Even with this adapter, however, I had to configure it to turn off power saving to make things work reliably (it'll still be able to reach out, it just turns the WiFi off when it's not using it, so the device doesn't appear to be online).
You're not getting an IP at all, though, so it seems like your existing interface just isn't working. You might try the linked WiFi adapter and see if it's a problem with the current adapter.

u/KaineOrAmarov · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this since my PC is on the other side of the house from my router, and works great. Doesn't support 5GHz wifi, but for $9 can you really complain?

WARNING: It comes with a mini CD for the drivers. I don't have a CD reader on my build. They allow you to download the drivers off their website, but there isn't an automatic install. You have to manually do it (I followed an in depth tutorial). So I'd recommend this if you want something cheap that you're willing to spend time setting up, or if you have a CD reader.

u/ContraWizard · 1 pointr/Surface

so i found a wifi adapter that's works and is almost unnoticeable, my only concerns are battery life and if the touch or type covers work. The dongle is at

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/JCollierDavis · 1 pointr/ScryptMiningRigs

Spend $10 on a new wireless adapter

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

DD-WRT is a good second choice.

u/davemanster · 1 pointr/techsupport

Greetings!

I would try first by replacing your wireless dongle as that is the cheapest and easiest start at troubleshooting.

Give this an order and report back to let me know if it works for ya.

u/pw_OBJECTION · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

Using this for my Raspberry Pi, works like a charm, and is very compact:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/MychaelH · 1 pointr/buildapc

This is a great build almost the same as mine but I have a gtx1060 OC edition that was around $320


(Doesnt include optical drive because it's cheapest if you can borrow one like I did.)

wireless adapter if you don't plan on going wired

don't know what case he would want but usually any $20 one should do just have to have usb 3.0's

u/Se7enLC · 1 pointr/linuxquestions

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003MTTJOY/ref=psdcmw_430581031_t1_B00S9CQVXQ

Something like that? If you search for devices specifically claiming to work with Raspberry Pi, you can be fairly confident that they are supported by typical Linux distributions without having to install any drivers.

u/l0rdc0unt · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

You'd need a simple usb bluetooth dongle like this

u/FuriousMedic · 1 pointr/techsupport

I understand your reasoning
Amazon.com WiFi dongle

u/raazman · 1 pointr/hardware

I'm pretty sure the antennae in a laptop goes around the screen. So in both cases you are going to need some kind or antennae. There are Wi-Fi USB dongles that you can look into though. Look at the one from Edimax. http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

u/needsaphone · 1 pointr/elementaryos

I have the same laptop! I'm running Fedora on it ATM but most of this should apply to you

  • You need akmods and broadcom-wl. Package names might be a bit different in elementary.
  • Then update, run modprobe in the terminal, and restart
  • To install those packages, you can either download them on another computer and transfer the .debs on a flashdrive or you can get a USB WiFi dongle for like $10 on Amazon. I use this one and it's saved me quite a few times. elementary will immediately recognize it, and you can connect to your WiFi, install the packages, and then remove the dongle and restart.
u/Shitty_Paint_Artist · 1 pointr/computers

Laptops are nice because everything is wrapped up into one thing, so you don't need to buy everything (monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc). Unfortunately they just don't offer the same performance and reliability as a desktop does.

Do you have a desk to use for this? I think I have a decent computer picked out, but if your budget needs to factor in a desk we're in trouble. The desktop is on Newegg, but the rest is Amazon so you will be able to use your card.

Realistically I would expect this desktop to last 2-3 years until you might want to change something. This is the nice thing about desktops, you can generally add/change parts as you go instead of buying an entirely new computer. I wouldn't say you're expecting too much, but realize this computer is on the lower end but capable. You should be able to do everything you've listed to some degree. Some things (like editing video) may go slow because it does have a budget processor.

Here's the links to the parts so far. We can tweak things as needed.

Computer Adapter Monitor Speakers = ~$435

A note on the speakers, you may be able to get even cheaper ones (if you even need them), though usually cheaper speakers have a "buzzing noise." However, Amazon has these and the reviews seem great.

Another note, you could save $10 on the adapter too, since it seems you won't be needing a great connection. That is up to you though. Here's a cheaper one.

u/nastran · 1 pointr/archlinux

I recommend Edimax WiFi USB Adapter as the alternative to the built-in Wi-Fi card. I use it on raspberry pi, and it should work well on your Lenovo laptop.

u/CHarrisMedia · 1 pointr/techsupport

Firstly, you may have heard of powerline before, this basically uses the powerline of your household to transfer data. You receive 2 adapters, one plugs near your router and the other near your PC and both just simply connect over Ethernet. Providing they're not plugged into sockets with power hungry appliances nearby they work like a charm.

Otherwise, I'd say that your unit could be broken. I'd suggest one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-300MBPS-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425221627&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+adapter

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-7811UN-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425221627&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless+adapter

u/benwap · 1 pointr/techsupportgore

15$cdn + 35$cdn = priceless quality of life improvement! Just saying.
You'll still have an additional 2,4GHz network. Maybe research if these nano USB adapters don't have lower performance than full-size ones, but they're less likely to break in bed.

u/MorbidRampager · 1 pointr/buildapc

Network adapter's easy.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

Boom. $10 150mbps USB WiFi adapter :D.

u/tbag12 · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Will packet injection not work with the regular guy (EW-7811Un)??

u/mjbehrendt · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Buy one of these

u/RalphtheGiraffe · 1 pointr/techsupport

If you just bought it, it should still be under warranty and you can call tech support to trouble shoot it. Like NycsOwn said you could buy a external wireless adapter and see if that works. If it does I would wonder if the internal wireless card is malfunctioning in some way. Perhaps even maybe the wire has popped off.

u/PinkyThePig · 1 pointr/htpc

To chime in to a sort of old thread...

You could try one of these in place of the onboard wifi. I use one for my raspberry pi.

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Wireless-Adapter-Wizard/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1381162655&sr=1-1&keywords=wifi+usb

u/PlausibleDeniabiliti · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

This Edimax works every time.

u/ShreddyZ · 1 pointr/techsupport

Like that, but perhaps not that particular model. It seems people have reported it dropping connection randomly, so that's perhaps a little too similar to what you have going on right now.

Edit: Something like this.

u/gaso · 1 pointr/pihole

I recently had to figure out broadcom drivers on a Lenovo Thinkpad with Debian...it took a while but was thankfully well documented...I'd recommend a known-compatible USB solution...although I'm ambivalent about wired-vs-wireless as long as you're mindful that WiFi-isn't-Ethernet™

Two known good (native support) solutions -

WiFi: https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

Ethernet: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Micro-B-Ethernet-Adapter-Raspberry/dp/B00RM3KXAU

Else, google will be your friend to find someone else who's figured out this specific hardware/software stack. Honestly, with all of the dependencies that you'll likely need to satisfy via a thumbdrive (or something??!), you probably really want a working network connection (or a lot of patience). I tried the Thinkpad's wifi without a network connection at first, and quickly decided to go find an Ethernet cable...

If you had another rPi with a working network connection, you could use that hardware to bootstrap the rPi Zero's sdcard && os && driver...

If you do get this adapter working, make sure to come back and update with how you got it up and running...you probably won't be the only person with this question :)

u/Dekken_ · 1 pointr/crunchbangplusplus
u/nomadlives · 1 pointr/computertechs

May not be the same issue, since I don't know what nic you are using. But, I have had several of the very small, usb wifi adapters (like this one) stop working during large transfers. Mine became hot to the touch and I think that is why they shut down. I think they just don't have adequate heat dissipation under a heavy load.


I ended up switching to a pci-e card and never had the issue again.

u/i-like-coffee · 1 pointr/Ubuntu

Well, crud, I'm really sorry. Do you mind me asking what kind of wireless module 'lspci' reports? Mine is "Qualcomm Atheros AR242x / AR542x Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)" and uses the "ath5k" kernel module.

This tiny USB wireless dongle works on most any mainline Linux kernel, and it's $8: https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504665911&sr=8-4&keywords=raspberry+pi+wireless+usb .

I have two, one on my Raspberry Pi 2, and one on my Dell Venue Pro 11 tablet running OpenSuse Tumbleweed.

u/iancbogue · 1 pointr/hackintosh

It’s an Edimax EW-7811Un USB adapter. Will it work with that?

www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/LostMyLastAccount · 1 pointr/techsupport

If all you're looking for is an internet connection but can't run a cable across the house a Powerline adapter works pretty well, as long as they're on the same circuit.

I have these: TP-Link AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 200Mbps (TL-PA2010KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWRUIY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WHrGzbAM87XEE

Alternatively, a cheap USB adapter would be nice, I have used this one before: Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OJrGzbXJTB3PB



Ps sorry about the links, I'm on mobile...

u/cpsavante · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Nope. Only thing you're going to want to do is get a USB wifi adapter. My apologizies, I forgot to add that component in the build. However, you can easily find many on Amazon and the likes for around 20 or so.

Like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1454181899&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+wifi+adapter

u/nipperfitz · 1 pointr/tails

I am having the same issue, but the USB wifi adapter im using is tails compatible (http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY)

Any solutions?

u/throwaway_1268 · 1 pointr/tails

Hey thanks for the reply,

I am using this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

Should work fine as it claims to be compatible.

u/Mrhoyo · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I've just taken the computer downstairs, speedtest results are as follows:
Next to router, wireless: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5011466851

Next to router, wired: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5011470224

Upstairs, directly above router, wireless: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5011497701

So I think the issue might be the little USB wifi thing. It's one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-7811UN-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MTTJOY, would replacing that help?

u/thecolonelofk · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Insert standard anti-prebuilt comment here.

A wireless card is something that looks like this, the silver half of which would be visible on the back of your PC.

If you don't have one you've got a few options.


  • Buy one. Here's a link
  • Buy a much less reliable, but cheaper and... Fine USB adapter.
  • Run an Ethernet cable from your router to your PC. I'd highly highly highly recommend doing this, as it'll improve your stability and speed noticeably.
  • Look into Powerline connections, which use the wiring in your house to transmit the connection with a Ethernet socket on each end.
u/mrpippy · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Ralink (now owned by Realtek) made several USB WiFi chipsets that had OS X driver support, including PPC 10.4. It uses its own settings app rather than the native AirPort settings so is a bit clunky, but does 802.11n and WPA/WPA2. The devices are super cheap too, $8 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

Edimax has 10.4 drivers for newer devices as well: even an 802.11ac dongle! See http://www.edimax.us/html/english/frames/b-download.htm

u/KoloHickory · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

!check

Yeah i have, i move the pc around a bit so the wireless is less hassle. While i have you here. Any idea why i get shitty download speeds but excellent ping with this adapter? I am one floor below the router. Games such as rocket league, bf4, overwatch i usually have 20-40 ping, while at the same location i have 8 download speed.

Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FcTwybP93TH04

u/10ofClubs · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

normally I would agree with you, but since its the sale it looks like it would be worth it, so I figured I would ask. Here is the breakdown.

Kit - 69.99 on sale

Individual - 74.55 (didn't bother including the manual or hdmi)

  • Raspberry Pi 2 - 38.49

  • Power Adapter - 6.69

  • Wifi Adapter 9.99

  • SD Card - 10.59

  • clear Case - 8.79


    So, objectively, it would be cheaper, unless i wanted to swap out specific parts (but I'm a noob, so I'm not sure what I need yet). So, instead of buying it individually, should I go for the normal wifi kit or the deluxe kit?
u/framedposters · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I was going to do a similar project, but just ended up making it in an enclosure I 3D printed. Here is the way to go:
http://www.pimusicbox.com/

Allows you to access a sonos-like interface on your computer or phone. Isn't quite the same as what you were trying to do, but its 100 times more simple, especially if you don't have much experience doing this sort of stuff.

You will need a powered USB hub, USB sound card, and USB wifi. I suggest these two things for the soundcard and wifi...

http://www.amazon.com/External-Headphone-Microphone-Plug-N-Play-Compatible/dp/B00XUPX2H0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450757339&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=usb+sound+card&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450757359&sr=8-1&keywords=edimax+wifi

One final suggestion, look into changing the grill cloth on the front of it with some new stuff, guitar amp grill cloth works great and this is a great place to buy it.

http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts?search=Grillcloth

u/Nemesis0320 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Congratulations on the new job! The story I am about to tell you is in regards to a new job as well. As well as the Spartan race, my older brother and his wife compete in Camp Gladiator down in Austin every year. From what I can tell, it seems like a satisfying accomplishment.

For the past year, my job has had a really awful boss. After my old one retired, this lady came in from another store, and has since been the bane of my working day. I could write an entire rant about that, but the biggest issues where our gears would grind together was how we viewed basic semi-formal workplace communication. I have been openly scolded on the sales floor (working retail here) many times before, one particular time that always come to mind was for helping a customer when I was paged into her office to help with her computer. She came storming out and started raising hell because she wanted to finish her order so she could leave early. The customer tried defending me, and she gave him the "this does not concern you" routine, so I stepped out of my professional bubble and snapped. I yelled back at her. It was like one of those cinema moments. She was speechless, the customer wore a big grin, and I certainly felt better for doing it. I wasn't worried at the time about getting fired, the whole ordeal was on camera, and I feel I could have contested it. Since then I had only been given shifts where I would close a ten hour shift Friday night and open one Saturday morning. Though noting is particularly wrong with this, I was the only one on the schedule who was getting the treatment, and when others tried to switch shifts with me, the request would get denied. This went on for five months. I was not having this, so I called corporate offices and explained what was happening. After some fiddling around, I was approved to transfer to a store that was not only closer to home, but was changing over to the machinery I am trained in.

This has been the best week ever! because as of this Wednesday, I will have completed my seventh day at the new place. I love my boss, my new director and I are pretty much the same person as far as interests go, and I feel I can do a lot at this new place to make it my own. The icing on the cake of it all, the last day I worked, I learned that my old boss is no longer employed at the store that I was at before, and I would like to think I had a part in that. As awful of a fate as it was for her, she can not be in authority and be demeaning her employees over needing computer help.

I would love this small, cheap wireless dongle for my latest project. I'm planning on making a portable computer out of a Raspberry_Pi (tiny, credit card sized computer) that can be worn like a forearm protector. The dongle is usually more expensive, but the item recently dropped down in price. Having a small wireless attachment for my device would save me the need of having to plug it in to an Ethernet port to access the internet, defeating the purpose of 'portability' I am going for.

u/CrazyDave48 · 1 pointr/buildapc
u/josephlucas · 1 pointr/techsupport

I don't think that router supports bridging wifi to ethernet. You could buy a cheap USB wifi adapter on Amazon instead for about $9:

https://smile.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

u/Rikers_Mojo · 1 pointr/buildapc

You're overthinking this. Just get this.

Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BufoybAGQ3DRZ

u/cuddlychops06 · 1 pointr/techsupport

If the internal network card is causing unfixable problems, just purchase a micro wifi usb dongle like this. Super easy fix. Also, has your wireless network's encryption changed at all? Many older devices have a hard time working smoothly on WPA2.

u/LegendaryRav · 1 pointr/techsupport

Would you prefer to use this PC through Wi-fi instead of ethernet? instead of a network card you can buy a simple usb adapter, install the driver from the CD and almost immediatley you should be able to connect to any wifi SSID you have access to.

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420163519&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+usb+adapter

Alternatively we can help you located the ethernet driver, but will require a bit of work. If you're interested let me know and I'll type it up.

u/Kllian · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

i have this wifi adapter Edimax
http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

I have a 80211b/g/n network running WPA-PSK and I wanted a static IP address

Here is my /etc/network/interfaces file

auto lo

iface lo inet loopback
iface eth0 inet dhcp

auto wlan0
allow-hotplug wlan0

wpa-roam /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf

<br />
iface wlan0 inet static<br />
        address 192.168.1.3<br />
        netmask 255.255.255.0<br />
        gateway 192.168.1.1<br />
        wpa-ssid &quot;WifiName&quot;<br />
        wpa-psk &quot;wifipassword&quot;<br />
        wpa-scan-ssid 1<br />
        wpa-ap-scan 1<br />
        wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK<br />
        wpa-proto RSN<br />
        wpa-pairwise CCMP<br />
        wpa-group CCMP<br />
<br />
iface default inet dhcp<br />
<br />

after making the changes, either reboot or do sudo ifdown wlan0 then sudo ifup wlan0 to take the interface down and back up.

Then I did the following which creates a conf file to disable sleep

sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/8192.cu.conf

and add the following text

disable power management

options 8192cu rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_enusbss=0<br />


another reboot and i've had a soild connection ever since.

u/slick8086 · 1 pointr/AskElectronics

I second this, put a webserver on the RPi and just access it on your local network. Xbee is completely superfluous. Also there is no real need for the RPi camera as the RPi has USB ports and you can just plug in most USB WebCams.

The model B+ has 4 USB ports so you could even have a few cameras if you wanted.
If you don't have wired ethernet in the nursery, you can use a USB wifi dongle.

u/ncpcgirl · 1 pointr/techsupport

You can buy an external wireless card. This is pretty common when your builtin wireless card stops functioning. If your current wireless card is the issue then a new one will resolve this issue. Here are some examples from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1493679602&amp;amp;sr=8-4&amp;amp;keywords=usb+wireless

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N150-Wireless-Adapter-TL-WN725N/dp/B008IFXQFU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1493679602&amp;amp;sr=8-6&amp;amp;keywords=usb+wireless


u/helpercolumn · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I'm 99% sure it is this one

u/I-Made-You-Read-This · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can use a PCIe adapter like this or this

or you can use a USB wireless adapter like this or this

u/xjohnseanx · 1 pointr/learnjavascript

edit usb based soution


Does raspberry pi have wifi support?

u/delta301 · 1 pointr/techsupport

You are good at this troubleshooting, gold star to you sir!

You're getting there, but basically you just need to be more careful in future not to remove the drivers, but uninstall the device itself (because how are you going to get the drivers again without a connection)

Right, you need to get the drivers somehow. Do any of your friends have a WiFi USB dongle you could borrow? It's basically a wireless network card on the end of a USB. You can pick one up for pretty cheap on Amazon, and I would recommend this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1491853009&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;keywords=edimax

Invest in one of these, they are lifesavers for situations exactly like these. I have about 5 lol.

If you can find a friend who has one, or get one yourself, install the driver that comes with it on CD and plug it in. You should get a WiFi connection right away under something like 'Wifi 2' in your network settings.

Go back into Device Manager and under the Unknown Devices section you should find some devices there, that are not recognised because of the lack of drivers.

Right click on each of them and click Update Driver Software, and then click Search automatically on the popped up window.

Let it do its thing, and it may take a few minutes. Windows 10 happens to be fantastic at searching for drivers, and it should find the drivers you need no bother at all!

Best of luck :)

u/Joww4L · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

It might be a good idea to get him a wifi dongle too, found this cheap one on Amazon for you. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CdpAzbX0H8Q11

u/Hoboerotic · 1 pointr/Ubuntu

This could be any number of things specific to the version of Linux and/or the hardware. A quick thing to try would be a USB WiFi adaptor. Such as the one below.

Edimax EW-7811Un N150 Wireless USB Adapter Nano https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0W1CzbNX5N30Z

Otherwise, I'd recommend posting on forums specific to the version of Linux and the laptop manufacturer (or trying to find someone that has had the same issue with the same hardware and software). The more details you can give the better.

To give you an example of how specific this could be, I recently installed a flavour of Ubuntu on a friend's old netbook. It would install fine but then freeze after the first reboot. Turns out the specific model of netbook didn't have an illuminated keyboard but for some reason reported that it did. Luckily someone had had the same issue and figured out that editing a few lines of the kernel fixed the problem. I would never in a million years have been able to figure that out!

u/nixfox · 1 pointr/Slovenia

potem bi mogoce deloval wifi usb dongle ala tole ali celo tole

kater bi znal boxu po moznosti omogociti wifi priklop.

u/nicknacc · 1 pointr/buildapc

I got one of these:http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY


I as curious if i could get a better signal strength with something a little bit more expensive or larger?

u/tmoreau24 · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Yeah I probably just buy a new. I bought one from Amazon that was $7 and it's worked for more than two years, there no setup process for the exception typing in the ssid and the password for your wifi. Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_62Mtzb9TV3MCQ

u/jkangg · 1 pointr/buildapc

If you have the option, always use an ethernet connection. It's far superior to wifi in connectivity and speed. Otherwise, you can use this usb adapter for super cheap or this TP Link PCI card You can select the cheaper option of the TP-Link card for $18 (N300 2T2R)

If you don't mind me asking, what are the specs (resolution, refresh rate) or brand/model# of your monitor? I can check if the monitor would be a very noticeable upgrade.

u/jjborcean · 1 pointr/chromeos

This Edimax dongle works plug and play for me on Chromium OS.


The small size of the antenna doesn’t yield the best range.

u/mrastickman · 1 pointr/tails

The best answer I can find is to use a USB wifi adapter, this one seems to work for people but I've not tried it myself.

u/Shorttail0 · 1 pointr/Amd

I found an unboxing video which clearly shows an m.2 expansion slot with the other IO, but I can't find a good picture of the IO shield. I found an Intel card, but it seems to come with neither antennas nor pigtails. How much does the motherboard supply? Surely the IO shield must have something the antennas attach to, right?

I don't sit particularly far from the router and was considering saving some money and getting the crappiest USB wifi adapter money can buy instead. It'll have the advantage of sitting on the front of the case.

u/007ghg7 · 1 pointr/lightingdesign

I have actually been tempted on buying a pi zero to cut the size down , if I could get one I would end up 3d printing an enclosure that everything would fit into for a belt pack.

also, the wifi dongle is pretty cheap on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

u/andysaurus_rex · 1 pointr/buildapc

There's another option which is DS4Windows which is a 3rd party software that makes your DS4 controller appear as a standard controller to Windows. All you need is a little bluetooth dongle or if your PC already has bluetooth, nothing at all.

I like DS4Windows because it gives you some extra customization tools.

u/bobstro · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I'm simply using a tiny OTG adapter sold by Adafruit and a supported USB wifi adapter. Of course, you've now increased the price of your Zero by $5-15. If you want wired Ethernet, Adafruit also sells a microUSB OTG Ethernet+USB hub adapter.

u/grevenilvec75 · 1 pointr/windows

I've used this one before.

I'm sure there are better ones. Wal-Mart might sell them, but dunno for sure.

Can you not use ethernet? I can't imagine your motherboard doesnt have an ethernet port.

u/irishsofabread · 1 pointr/buildapc

This is the thing I got I wouldn't necessarily call it a card lol http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/

u/LingonberryPancakes · 1 pointr/thinkpad

I'm the guy who nearly tossed my x201 (2.67 Ghz i7 with turbo boost up to 3.3Ghz, 8gb ram, 256 gb SSD). About 6 months ago it started over-heating to the point of dying every twenty minutes. I had to have one of these monsters attached to the vent whenever I used it. That vacuum fan was a big hassle to carry around and meant I was 1 USB port down. About 3 months ago the internal wifi card stopped working so I bought one of these. Those tiny usb wifi cards suck because the antenna is so small, and that also meant I was another USB port down. Finally, the plastic door to my hard-drive bay cracked so my hard-drive kept slipping out in my back-pack.

I ended up buying thermal paste on amazon (~$10), a new wifi chip on ebay (~$8), a new fan (~$5) and a new hard-drive door (~$6). It took me about 3 hours to take the laptop apart, and another two to put it back together. I re-pasted the CPU, replaced the fan (just to be safe... the old one worked fine), and installed the new wifi card. I had to completely disassemble twice after completely re-assembling it (god that sucked) first because the power-port wasn't aligned with the chassis and plug would not go into the laptop, and second because I didn't run the wifi antenna cables very well. I still need to buy and install a new thermal pad for the GPU - I didn't order one because I didn't expect to find one in there (thought it would be all paste). The current GPU thermal pad is cracked and aging.

Anyway, now my x201 is back together and working like a charm. Wifi signal is great, and it runs nice and cool (~40 degrees idle - it's still breaking in). Ran 20 cycles of IntelBurnTest on "High" and it passed with flying colors. I have all of my USB ports available, battery lasts longer. And the SSD doesn't slip out of the bay all the time. All in all, definitely worth the effort and minimal money! Here she is in all her ThinkPad glory.

u/9w9 · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

stupid question, for that i either need an ethernet connection or one of these (and have both be on the wifi)?

And I assume that IP does not change, no matter to what computer I connect (so i can write it on the case)?

So I would just use a 16gb sd card, if that is full I could this way just delete a few roms and add a few new ones. Sounds good.

Thanks

u/MicroGamer · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

As everyone has already said, most MoBo's do not come with WiFi other than the higher end ones. This is a great cheap adapter I've used for years.

u/shoryaku · 1 pointr/techsupport

Do you mean Wi-Fi adapter like like this?

u/neetoday · 1 pointr/Amd

Understood. You might consider buying a USB wifi adapter like this. It's probably less hassle than waiting for ASRock/Microsoft/AMD to fix it or returning everything for a different mobo.

u/deusnefum · 1 pointr/archlinux

Buy this $8 dongle. Always nice to have a spare around for testing/debugging.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=psdc_13983791_t1_B06XSFPDFX

u/HangsAround · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

&gt; http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/raspberry-pi-board-and-starter-kit-r45pi
That's quite pricey for the stuff you get:

• Raspberry PI Model B
£24.10

• 4 GB SD Card (Pre-loaded with the latest pre-approved OS)
£4.99 - not preloaded, but seriously, who cares, that's half the fun.

• Mains Powered 4 Port USB Hub (Increases the number of available ports to 5)
£10 (for a 7 port one) http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Pi-Hut-Powered-Raspberry/dp/B00B0ZOCPS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1404229572&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;keywords=powered+hub


• N150 Wi-Fi USB Nano Dongle
£7.30 for EDIMAX that works well (amazon)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-7811UN-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1404229616&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;keywords=edimax+wifi

• USB Keyboard
• USB Optical 3-Button Scroll Mouse

£9 for a very very low end mouse/kbd combo on amazon (maplin will be giving you low-end)

• 1.5 m USB A to Micro B Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors

£0.63 (amazon)

• 1.5 m HDMI A to HDMI A Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors (To connect your Raspberry Pi to your HD
TV/Monitor)
£1.19


A total of £57.22 if you source all this from amazon.
probably qualifies for free delivery too with all that.

u/_Sway · 1 pointr/DarkNetMarketsNoobs

Tails comes pre-installed with common and generic drivers already. You shouldn't use a WiFi adapter that you have to install third party drivers for.

Since Tails is specifically configured to minimize security vulnerabilities. It doesn't come included with many drivers. Since drivers provide another surface an attacker could utilize to compromise your computer.


I would advise using this wifi adapter that work out of the box in tails and doesn't require any driver installation onto your persistence:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ieS4xb6TWAE2X

u/hoyfkd · 1 pointr/computing

I think it depends on what kind of router you have. If your router is old as well, getting the latest, greatest, most expensive dongle might not be what you need.

If you are not sure what speed your router is, I would start out by trying the Edimax which is a tiny USB dongle that won't stick out of your laptop, and can do N speeds (WAY faster than your G speed) so long as your router can supply those speeds. Also, it's less than 10 bucks!

u/Sir_not_sir · 1 pointr/linuxquestions

I've got an Edimax N dongle that is the only one I haven't had to install drivers for in years. It's faster than B/G but very range dependent. The closer you are the faster it will be.

u/Pomnom · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

this works with linux natively (I have it on my raspberry) but if you want something a little cheaper I bought this for my brother's laptop a while back and it's still working.

u/tomdking · 1 pointr/techsupport

Could you recommend one?
These are what I have tried
ASUS N150 &amp;
Edimax EW-7811

u/lbaile200 · 1 pointr/linuxquestions

This is what's worked on my pi and has been supported in every linux distro I've ever used OOTB.

u/1337_n00b · 1 pointr/thinkpad

I just want the best card I can get, but I'm having some problems figuring out which one that would be ...

Someone suggested this USB adapter which would let me stay clear of BIOS tinkering. Seems like a good solution to me?

u/sagnessagiel · 1 pointr/thinkpad

No don't worry, you gave me some useful info. (I used to think that the WiFi issue was something wrong with Linux, but now I know that it's an actual hardware problem)

From what I hear, there is nothing wrong with your computer, just with the wireless chip. I have a Thinkpad Edge myself, and it's fine for me.

Next time you should probably buy a Thinkpad T series used on eBay if you want to save a buck. It sounds crazy, but yes, they are that reliable.

Since I can't find the chip that works with your computer, just go the easy way and use this dongle for $11:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

u/tangentZero · 1 pointr/Android

If your PC has wifi set up an adhoc network. Tutorial here

If you don't have wifi, maybe you'd want to invest in one of those USB wifi sticks like this one

u/hooch · 1 pointr/techsupport

Buy this wifi adapter for your laptop. You can set up either wifi adapter as an ad-hoc network and both should be able to connect to the internet. I use this exact setup to get my phone on wifi while I'm at work instead of using data.

u/GTPC · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can get a PCIe wifi adapter and load up their drivers and such and connect via wifi. You can also use a USB wifi adapter, I don't know if one's better than the other, but I prefer PCIe.

If you want wired, you can get a Powerline adapter, which lets you connect wired/wireless by plugging it in to an electrical socket and pairing it with another adapter, I don't know the details of it (I'm planning to get one), so further research won't be bad.

u/TheHomey · 1 pointr/buildapc

This or This should be fine, glad to help

u/Americonfusion · 1 pointr/litecoinmining

I use these for wifi on all my rigs, work great and they are nice and cheap. I used one on my desktop for about 2 years before I started mining and now that same one is in a mining rig with no issues.

u/BeerXine895 · 1 pointr/PrintrBot

Nope. It was easy to install and its really easy to print from. If your comfy following some simple instructions using the command line you'll be fine. I still slice with Slic3r, I just use the stand alone program then upload the gcode to Octoprint.

By default the Octoprint package from Printrbot expects you to plug in a Ethernet cable so I would recommend getting a Edimax Wireless USB Adapter so the whole thing is actually wireless. The process for setting up this USB adapter with the Rasp Pi and Octoprint is pretty well documented. This way the only two cables you have are one USB for power to the Rasp Pi, and another USB going to the back of the Printrbot.

u/AgentxLeavening · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Butts are super funny!

This wifi dongle is something I've needed for my Raspberry Pi, but never got around to purchasing because I have been needing the funds elsewhere lately.

u/Dogexecutive · 1 pointr/dogemarket

Look, the price is still too high. You are asking for $60 worth of doge for $50 worth of used hardware.

RasPi B+ model $30

16 GB SanDisk microsd $10

Aluminum Heatsink $2

Edimax USB NIC $10

Total: $52

Also, look around for the past trades of pi's. They really don't go for that much.

u/hexalellogram · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Would a USB dongle such as this work? The drivers on their website go all the way down to 10.4, but it is USB 2.0. Will it work on the iBook's USB 1.1 ports?

u/captainfisty2 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I am not 100 percent sure about this, but if I were you, I would drop the internal wireless card and get this instead. I had an internal wireless card for a long time and have not noticed a performance difference after I "upgraded" to the usb wifi adapter. My interwebs were about 20 Mb/s and the pings on online games were the same before and after the swap(50ish ms). It may be that the USB adapter caps at some point, but i'm to lazy to do the research right now. The only real downside I see is that you would be effectively loosing a USB port. Saves you 30 ish bucks.

EDIT: Also, if you like to save money cause you are poor like me, you might want to consider downgrading your CPU if you plan on getting the 960. I have an i5 4460 with an r9 390 and I think it pairs really well (i.e. no bottleneck). If all we have to look at is the size of yellow bars, the i5 4460 and the i5 6500 appear to be roughly the same power according to this. So you might be able to save a little bit of money and get the same performance if you downgrade the CPU a bit. Keep in mind that upgrading later on might cost a bit more, because you will need to upgrade the CPU for a better card. Also keep in mind that I am not as knowledgeable about these things as others and it might very well be that the 960 and the i5 6500 are a match made in heaven.

u/aziridine86 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Getting a WiFi card that has multiple large antennas can help with a weak signal.

If you get something tiny like this its ability to work with a weak signal is going to be a lot worse.

u/Magnetic_Tree · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yeah, I'd bet most adapters work at their peak speeds from like 0 to 40 C.

Example: this one is rated for 0 to 40 C

u/TsuDoughNym · 1 pointr/linux4noobs

I use the Edimax Wireless N adapter if I need one with guaranteed Linux support -- can confirm it's worked without issue on at least 5 different physical systems, varying between Linux and Windows.

I also have a ZyDas ZD1211 adapter that we used in my networking class for packet injection/wireless sniffing, so that's also got good compatibility.

u/ABebout · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

The cheapest thing on my list is a Edimax EW-7811Un 150M 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter at $8.95.

u/Lagduf · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

This Edimax WiFi adapter works out of the box. I've used it on Raspbian and OpenElec.

Here is a step by step tutorial to get DOOM on your Pi

u/ElusiveRaccoon · 1 pointr/techsupport

I'm sorry I'm not very tech savvy. Do you mean something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=lp_13983791_1_1?s=pc&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1407717689&amp;amp;sr=1-1

If that is the case, would I plug that into my computer? How would I get a connection if hardwire connection is the only available option? The dorms do not provide wireless.

u/aquasport_owner · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

This is one of the more popular dongles, but, no antenna, so depending on how far you are trying to pull in or transmit signals...

u/RTukka · 1 pointr/buildapc

Maybe a cheap USB wifi adapter. I've got this one for my living room PC and it works fine. I think I am done with PCI network adapters. It is USB wifi, powerline networking or a direct ethernet connection for me.

u/Pi-Top · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

Well the sooner you get started the better then!


In terms of using a laptop for the keyboard, mouse and screen by connecting it via the ethernet cable, it can be a bit slow and laggy so I would recommend just setting it up with a USB keyboard/mouse and HDMI screen (and then you have the ethernet port free to easily connect to the web).


It's not actually an emulator when you use an ethernet cable either (it uses a VNC server and VNC viewer, Google what these mean for more info), so if you ever do this in the future there is no loss in functionality as you are still controlling and viewing the Raspberry Pi (like I said, there's just a bit of delay when using it).


For wifi, I would recommend the Redimax one as it's fully compatible with the Pi. Here is a well written guide for setting it up.


Yes, you could fry the Pi if wiring it incorrectly! The GPIO pins have a maximum tolerable voltage of 3.3 V, so putting anything higher on them will likely do some damage (so a simple rule is stay away from connecting the 5 V output to any circuitry you build). Don't be afraid to ask people on here to check over your circuits, and you can also PM me if you need any advise.


But the good thing is, the Pi is a pretty cheap device so if you do blow it up it won't be too much to replace :P

u/pinkfloyd52998 · 1 pointr/hackintosh

Here's the one I used. Worked like a dream, just have to use the drivers off their website

u/redditwenttoshit · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I think it you're right: https://support.speedify.com/article/117-how-to-combine-two-wi-fi-internet-connections

Of course, now I need to buy 3 of these to really maximize my "wifi hunt": https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1519176898&amp;amp;sr=1-6&amp;amp;keywords=usb+wifi+adapter

I was hoping there's some kind of standalone device that would do this but hey, this is a start. Thanks!

u/obxSandDevil · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Something like this

Alternatively you can use a wifi repeater/extender like me, and plug in an Ethernet cord directly to that.

u/randombullet · 0 pointsr/hardwareswap
u/lbmn · 0 pointsr/openbsd

&gt; Development has to start somewhere. If everyone shared your “verdict” no one would create drivers for this stuff.

IMHO it's the opposite. Development is stalled because everyone is afraid to say that "the king is naked".

OpenBSDs seems to have a cultural tendency to bash away all criticism: "you don't need that (ex), you're not using the right laptop, etc" - it's your own fault it doesn't work. That definitely discourages contributions, at least from me.

OpenBSD has been bragging about laptop support - that they're "dogfooding" by actually running it on their laptops, while FreeBSD is apple fanboys who use virtualization. Of course you need the right laptop, a Thinkpad, otherwise you're a cheap idiot. And, as this (for some reason popular) article shows, it still can't be a new Thinkpad, and you need to replace the wireless card... And if you dare post performance and battery life benchmarks, oh boy...

Thus OpenBSD's growing reputation for being a circle-jerk. Self-deception is not a virtue!

In the meantime, Linux now works perfectly on every laptop I try it on, even closing the performance / battery life gap with Windows, so even a diehard license zealot like me can no longer use BSD...

&gt; Through the glory of people who work on making things better instead of complaining about them on the internet, there is a diff that fixes the audio issues!

Good.

&gt; OpenBSD has no bluetooth stack.

Yeah, that'll persuade more people to use OpenBSD on laptop and mobile devices... /s

&gt; Who ever said anything about a dongle??

The whole point of having a laptop is mobility. More and more people work from WiFi (or cellular connections via mobile hotspot) in places where an Ethernet cable isn't available: bus, taxi, hotel, park, coffee shop, etc.

If the WiFi card isn't supported by the OS, a dongle is your least bad option. And I found that a tiny dongle performs very poorly, you need a big one with an antenna - one more thing you have to carry around with you.

&gt; dmesg was sent to the locations I care about. If you want, feel free to send it to where ever you want it to go.

Good. But every dmesg doesn't warrant a cross-posted article with this many upvotes, especially when it's not actually news and not good. Thus my grumpy response.

&gt; What hardware doesn’t come from China?

There are degrees of hardware security and freedom, as with software. Lenovo has been caught with many deceptive practices, and so it scores very low on that security and freedom scale. (And additional point deductions if you're forced to buy it with Windows.) OpenBSD scores highly, but the fact that it focuses on Lenovo hardware is a big minus. In the meantime, System76 scores better by moving in the right direction: bringing assembly to the Colorado and inching closer to open hardware.

u/dydxexisex · -2 pointsr/programming

http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Wireless-Adapter-Wizard/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1367418036&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;keywords=wifi+adapter

This was my wifi adapter. Drivers would install fine, but the wifi would keep on disconnecting.

Here is a link to a review that has experienced a similar problem with the blackwidow keyboard and Windows 8.

Downvoted for the inconvenient truth. I didn't know Windows 8 was the king of all OSes in this subreddit.