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Re: a decent wifi dongle?



mayuresh%sdf.org@localhost (Mayuresh Kathe) writes:

>i am currently using a tp-link wifi dongle (thumbnail variety).
>not only does the dongle heat-up big time, but it also overworks
>my wifi access point to the point of failure. i have tested it
>multiple times, with the same results.
>would you know of a different wifi dongle which won't cause the
>problems mentioned above?
>thanks.

So far I have only good experiences with an Edimax7811 (urtwn driver,
RTL8188CUS chip) except for it supporting only 2.4GHz. As a "nano"
adapter it probably has a limited range but it works fine in 15m
distance from the access point.

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