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 »
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 »
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 »
The TP-LINK TL-WN722N is a low cost wireless USB adapter with a high gain 4dBi antenna, which can swivel about as needed. It only works on the 2.4Ghz band and is compatible with Wireless-N/G networks. The TP-LINK TL-WN722N has been available for a while but continues to be one of the more popular USB dongles. … Read More »
Having a wireless USB adapter that can transfer files very quickly is almost a requirement for some. With each release of new WiFi protocols there have been USB dongles that stand out as the fastest available along with reliability. The ASUS USB-AC68 Dual-Band AC1900 is one such unit, that is very impressive when it comes to… Read More »
Getting a good WiFi signal while traveling in a RV or trailer can be challenging at times. Many sites will have a WiFi access point to get online but most antennas and wireless setups are built for a home which don’t work well in a RV. There are many options to getting a better signal, even… Read More »
802.11ac was introduced in 2013 and is the newest WiFi protocol. 802.11ac also called Wireless-AC has a number of new features that give it advantages, and even some disadvantages, to the last WiFi protocol Wireless-N. Speed The biggest advantage a 802.11ac USB adapter has over older protocols is speed. Depending on the version of 802.11ac… Read More »
Choosing a good 5 GHz WiFi dual band USB adapter will depend on your setup and what it needs to be the best at. For example is you need more distance or range from a WiFi setup than a USB dongle with a larger dBi antenna would be a better option. If the internal wireless has… Read More »
A wireless dongle is a small device that converts WiFi signals to a USB signal. Adapter and dongle are often used interchangeably to describe a small wireless electronic device. For example a wireless mouse that has its own USB adapter that transmits wirelessly to the mouse is often called a dongle. Most often though when… Read More »