Getting a good USB wireless adapter to work with Linux was problematic in the past but less so now with many available. It is the chipset of a WiFi dongle that makes it compatible with Linux. Popular USB adapters Chipsets include the Ralink 3070, Atheros AR9271, and Realtek 8187. There are many good units available with some of… Read More »
If you have an older laptop that doesn’t have the new 802.11ac protocol and want to upgrade there are a two ways to do it. Install a new internal WiFi card or add a external USB adapter. The Easy Way (Add a USB Wireless Adapter) Adding a USB WiFi adapter/dongle is a quick and easy way to… Read More »
The dodocool AC600 is a small low cost dual band 802.11ac wireless USB adapter. It has a rated theoretical speed of 433 Mbps at 5GHz, and 150 Mbps at 2.4GHz. It works with the new 802.11ac protocol and is backward compatible with older Wireless-N / G networks. Since it is a dual band adapter with… Read More »
WiFi can be problematic at times working well for some while others struggle to get a good stable signal. There are many solutions to getting a better wireless signal while gaming or simply being online. If you are having WiFi problems below is listed 10 tips to help your WiFi signal Ten Tips For Faster… Read More »
Setting up a Raspberry Pi with wireless is easy enough with the right USB WiFi dongle. Not just any dongle will work since the Chipset must be compatible. Common Chipsets are RTL8188CUS, RTL8187, and the Ralink RT5370 and others. There are other compatibility issues when it comes to the Pi mainly the power supplied to… Read More »
WiFi can lack at times and depends on many factors as to why it is not transmitting well. Many things can disrupt a WiFi signal from walls and other wireless devices, to a microwave oven. Even though there are many things that degrade a signal there are things that can be done to get a better… Read More »
The MSRM 912AC is a 802.11AC Dual Band USB 3.0 USB adapter built for high speed wireless internet speeds. Specifications Interface: USB 3.0 Rated transfer speed: 1200Mbps Wireless Standards: 802.11b/g/n/ac Frequencies: Dual Band 5GHz / 2.4GHz Compatibility: 7, 8,,10， XP, Vista ，OS The box comes with the USB adapter, instructions, and Driver disc. It has… Read More »
The Dodocool N300 is a budget Wireless-N 2.4Ghz USB adapter. While it does not have the latest technology it is very low cost and would fit into most any network. It is a small unit with a cap and built-in LED that flashes when connected to the WiFi. This unit was sent to me to review… 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 »