802.11n/g/b USB Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter - Realtek 5370 Chipset Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards Interface: USB 2.0/1.1, Chipset: Realtek 5370, External Antenna gives better range than most micro USB adapters Frequency range: 2.4GHz ISM,RF frequency: 2412-2462Mhz (North America) Security: 64/128-bit WEP Encryption WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP/AES Operating Systems: Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux (Debian, including Raspberry Pi and Banana Pi). While the newer single board computers have onboard Wi-Fi, the onboard chipsets aren't universally as supported if you are going to be experimenting with multiple operating systems. The RT5370 chipset provides Wi-Fi support on virtually every operating system without having to struggle with drivers. The latest drivers need to be downloaded from mediatek. The download URL is on the packaging. The published speed by the manufacturer is 150Mbps (downlink) and 72Mbps (uplink). You might be able to achieve these speeds at a distance of maybe 2 feet from the router. More realistic speeds in practical applications is more like 54-36Mbps. This adapter is a good choice for adding network connectivity for day to day to web surfing. You'll likely find high bandwidth applications like video frustrating and you'd be better off with a dedicated wireless card. This model was tested with 64-bit/32-bit Windows 7 on Dell Hardware and a Netgear Wireless Router. Likewise, support with Ubuntu, Raspbian, and Lubuntu ARM was confirmed with a Netgear Wireless Router. Buy with confidence that you can return if your specific hardware, and operating system combination doesn't perform adequately.
E**.
RT5370 Perfect plug and play solution.
Works great with my Raspberry Pi's also my Orange Pi One, NanoPi M2, and PcDuino4 Nano. RT5370 module is very compatible with many ARM Linux images for SBC's making it a plug and play without having to compile the images with the correct drivers to work saving a big hassle. Would buy again.
J**N
Scotty, I need more power!
I picked this model because of the external antenna. The tiny USB dongle I was originally using wasn't strong enough to reliably communicate from the Raspberry Pi I put outside my front door to control my Christmas lights (full disclosure: my front walls are 12 inches of solid brick) but this bad boy gets the job done with zero problems.
D**E
Amazing!
I had a few bars with laptop, Now with this and a extension usb cord, It's freakin AMAZING! I get 4 bars from wi-fi locations I didn't know existed in the area! Even can see planet fitness with 4 bars across a 4 lane street with a medium! (About 350 feet away)
S**I
Four Stars
yes..it works
K**R
Great price; better signal than mini wi-fi nub.
Much better range (and stronger signal) than using the tiny little mini usb wi-fi nub.
C**G
Very good reception and fast transmission.
I repair computers. I am very happy with this purchase. The wireless adapter picks up signal very well and is easy to install for all my client computers.
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