BrosTrendLinux WiFi Adapter for Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Mate, Zorin, PureOS, Raspberry Pi 2+, Windows 11, etc. 1200Mbps, 5GHz + 2.4GHz, Long Range 2X5dBi Antennas, USB3.0

I recently purchased the BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter, and I must say I am thoroughly impressed with its performance. This little device has made a significant difference in my overall computing experience, and I couldn't be happier.First and foremost, the installation was an absolute breeze. As someone who has struggled with setting up other WiFi adapters in the past, I was pleasantly surprised at how straightforward the process was. It seamlessly integrated with my Linux system, and within a matter of minutes, I was up and running with a stable and reliable internet connection.The signal strength and speed of this adapter are exceptional. I live in a large house with multiple walls and floors, and I was worried about the range and signal quality. However, the BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter has exceeded my expectations. It provides a strong and consistent connection throughout my home, and I no longer experience any lag or buffering when streaming or gaming.What's also worth noting is the compact and sleek design of this adapter. It's small enough to remain inconspicuous when plugged into my laptop, and it doesn't obstruct other USB ports. Plus, it doesn't get in the way when I'm on the move, making it perfect for both home and on-the-go use.I also appreciate the driver support for Linux. BrosTrend has done an excellent job ensuring that their product is compatible with a wide range of Linux distributions, which is a big plus for users like me who prefer open-source operating systems.Overall, the BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter has made a significant difference in my daily computing activities. It's reliable, fast, and hassle-free. If you're a Linux user looking to improve your wireless connectivity, I wholeheartedly recommend giving this adapter a try. It's a fantastic investment that will undoubtedly enhance your online experience.

I bought this after our previous USB WiFi adapter failed; it arrived quickly, and with a mini-DVD installer for Linux installation. I bought it specifically because it highlighted Linux support, which most USB adapters don't have.I was a bit chagrined to learn that installation "required" Internet access; out Linux machine is two rooms away from the cable modem and WiFi router, and I didn't want to have to disconnect, move, and reconnect our desktop setup to just install the drivers. So I wrote a somewhat snarky email to BrosTrend's tech support.Then I read their documentation and learned that there is an off-line installer; so I fired up my PC laptop, downloaded the offline installer & dropped it onto a thumb drive.The installation iteself took all of 10 minutes (laptop & download time included). After restarting the Linux box, the WiFi router was working perfectly -- and it's far faster than our old WiFi adapter.On top of the ease of installation and setup, BrosTech's tech support people were responsive, polite (despite my snarkiness), and exceedingly helpful. They especially get top marks for going above and beyond.I'd recommend both the device and the company highly, and will be happy to buy from them again when possible.

I gave this product a 5 star for two reasons. First, it works great! Second, it's support and very detailed directions for Linux users like myself is outstanding. They detail which Kernel versions already contain drivers. If the kernel version you are using doesn't already contain the driver, they offer simple directions to download and install the driver. In most cases like mine, (I use Linux Mint) they have a simple one line to copy and paste into your terminal and presto, good to go!

Overall, this is a great alternative to other more expensive dual band antennas like the Alfa cards. I get amazing signal strength and pick up a signal from fairly far away on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In Windows, I don't have to select this card to connect to my Wi-Fi, as it is selected automatically. However, because I switch between Windows and Linux quite often for school and work, I strongly recommend knowing how to compile drivers from source code for Linux users.In my use case, I multiboot between Windows, ParrotSec (a Debian-based Linux), and Garuda (an Arch-based Linux). When plugging into my laptop, Windows had no issue recognizing it and installing the necessary driver for it to function correctly. However, in both Linux systems, it was not recognized after plugging it in, and letting the system search for an update did not install any necessary drivers or dependencies. This wasn't an unexpected issue, so I tracked down the website and downloaded the prebuilt Linux drivers for both of my systems. However, this lead to a week long hand-banging-against-the-wall problem.I tried installing the prebuilt driver through the software center, making it an executable, and even through the terminal with my package manager and dpkg. No luck. After a few hours of digging through forums, I tried installing a dkms module for the card that should have supported the card, but it just caused an error. Finally, I looked for the source code on the company's website and once I had it downloaded, I upgraded my kernel to the 5.10.X release for both Linux systems, and compiled the driver for each. Worked like a charm.In conclusion, if you're going to use this on anything other than Windows, I would recommend being comfortable in the terminal and compiling the drivers from source less time spent beating your head against the wall like I did. Now that I have the card working on all of my operating systems, I would rank it as good alternative to more premium cards like the Alfa line.NOTE: Yes, my particular card's chipset (rtl88x2bu) does support packet injection and monitor mode.