The TP-Link Archer T2UH is a averaged sized dongle about the size of a flash drive with a 2-3 dBi antenna attached. It is a dual band 802.11ac USB adapter built for better range than many smaller WiFi dongles The speed is listed as 433Mbps on 5GHz and 150Mbps on 2.4 GHz. This gives it… Read More »
Getting a good USB wireless adapter to work with Linux used to be a problem but less so now with many available. It is the chipset of a WiFi dongle that makes it compatible with Linux. Popular chipsets include the Ralink 3070, Atheros AR9271, and Realtek 8187. *This post contains affiliate links which at no… Read More »
There are many options in 2018 to increase your WiFi speed and range. One reason for this is high speed protocol 802.11ac now comes built-in to new devices. Older devices don’t support 802.11ac and cannot take advantage of the speeds it transfers at. What Is 802.11ac? 802.11ac also called Wireless-AC is the newest protocol in… Read More »
Looking for a funny or different WiFi password to mess with your neighbors, roommates, or friends we thought we would make a list of the best WiFi SSID names we have seen. Do You have a good WiFi name? Let us know in the comment below. Best Funny WiFi Names For Your Router ItHurtsWhenIP TellMyWifiLoveHer… Read More »
To do wireless penetration testing with Kali Linux a compatible USB adapter / dongle is needed to be able to go into monitor mode, do packet injections, or be able to do the things necessary while wireless pen testing. When looking for an adapter that works with Kali it is the chipset of the adapter that enables… Read More »
Everyone needs wireless capability when it comes to their electronics. Most all devices now come with built-in WiFi that make connecting to a network easy. Sometimes though built-in wireless cards can break, need upgrading, or simply need more distance to get a good signal. This is where USB wireless adapters become useful. While some devices can… Read More »
802.11ac can work at speeds 3x as fast as wireless-N. This makes it ideal for a number of reasons whether it be a upgrade or fixing a broken built-in WiFi card. Keep in mind that the speed will also depend on your router and if your computer is USB 3.0 compatible. USB 2.0 can transfer data… Read More »
PCWorld did a test on six of the fastest USB WiFi adapter with 802.11ac and found the Asus USB-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter to be the fastest. This is good news if you have recently upgraded your router to 802.11ac and your computer only uses Wireless-N. Many computers don’t currently have 802.11ac compatibility. If… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through. The ANEWKODI 300M is a small USB wireless adapter with a screw on antenna. Specifications Speed: 300 Mbps Protocols: 802.11a/b/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz Interface: USB 2.0 The ANEWKODI 300M is small about a inch long that comes with a small screw… Read More »
I have several older computers that I use occasionally for projects from running Kodi to using one as a OBD scan tool. Many people simply toss their old electronics but not me, I guess I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to electronics. I am always finding a use for them in someway. One… Read More »