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USB WiFi Adapter Information for Linux

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1. USB WiFi adapter information for Linux

2. The Plug and Play List - USB WiFi adapters that are supported with Linux in-kernel drivers 🚀

3. The Short List - Superstar USB WiFi adapters for Linux

4. iw_list - Adapter technical information

5. USB WiFi adapter out-of-kernel drivers for Linux (Realtek)

6. USB WiFi chipset information for Linux

7. How to Modeswitch

8. Firmware - How to install firmware for Mediatek-based USB WiFi adapters

9. AP Mode - How to build a bridged wireless access point

   • Example - hostapd.conf for WiFi6 with mt7921au chipset based adapters
   • Upgrade hostapd to support WiFi 6

10. Monitor Mode - Help with starting and using monitor mode

11. How to install multiple gcc compiler versions

12. Compiling the Linux Mainline Kernel

13. Speed Comparison Test

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Note: While this site is maintained by Linux users for Linux users, Windows users are welcome also. No, we don't intend to add support for USB WiFi adapter use on Windows but the list of adapters shown in menu item 2 contains information and links to a lot of good quality adapters that also work well in Windows...this will prove beneficial to you Windows users when you try Linux...and we know you will.

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The mission of this site is to collect information and provide links regarding the purchase and use of USB WiFi adapters with Linux.

Any information and links you can provide are welcome. Submit the information and links by clicking on Issues.

Regards,

@morrownr (AKA Nick)