Re: USB Wifi adapter

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Andy Ruhl <acruhl%gmail.com@localhost> wrote:

> I'd like a recommendation for a USB wifi adapter that has good range,
> including ones with an external antenna. Also, what driver does it
> use?
>
> So far I've used many USB wifi adapters with NetBSD, but none have an
> external antenna and I'm not sure they have good range compared to one
> with a real antenna.
>
> This is for a project on my RPI machine, and I'll be using a powered
> hub so it should have plenty of power available.

I recently used an Realteck RTL8188SU based 802.11n adapter made by EDUP
(model EP-MS150N) that had an external, detachable/replaceable antenna
and nice range.  Uses the urtwn(4) driver.  Worked fine except that it
didn't support HOST/AP mode.  Have not looked to replace it but if I do
I'd look for another that uses the urtwn(4) driver, like the Realteck
RTL8188CU.  If 802.11g is enough for you there are many more options.
I've found this site to be useful for determining chipsets, etc:

https://wikidevi.com/

Good luck!