BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter for Kali, Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, MATE, LMDE, Raspberry Pi 2+, Windows 11, Linux WiFi dongle 1200Mbps, 5GHz / 2.4GHz, 2 X 5dBi External Antennas, USB3.0

I received my device recently (~Feb 2022) and first installed it on a Raspberry Pi 4 (because they have USB3 ports) which was running the Buster (Lite) release. I did research installation prior to doing anything, and I find a few posts on the Raspberry Pi forums about some issues people had, and an alternative installer script I could use. However, I simply followed the instructions that came with the device, downloaded the installer script and that ran perfectly! I did add "dtoverlay=disable-wifi" to my /boot/config.txt file in order to disable the internal Raspberry Pi Wifi, although it should be possible to use both simultaneously. I have since re-imaged the same Pi with Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye Lite (32 bit) and again the installation was perfect. In this case I had already manually downloaded the .deb file and was able to use dpkg to install the package. It dealt with dependencies (e.g. kernel headers) automatically, and the .deb only contains source code (so it's architecture neutral... which is useful given that the Pi is ARM based) and is automatically compiled. I think installation took (very approximately) 10 minutes on my Pi 4, but mileage may vary! Also of note; the .deb installation adds an entry in apt sources so it should update itself should a newer driver appear. I've had this setup running 24x7 for about 3 days now and it's been great! I am a good distance from the router I've connected it to, so I'm not sure I actually get faster through-put, but it is certainly a very stable connection. Also, previous wifi dongles I've used have gone into a low-power mode after a period of inactivity which I've had to work-around... thus far, I've not experienced this with the BrosTrend device. Overall - I'm really happy with this!! :D

A good product, backed up with exceptional support. Works well with raspberry pi boards, both model 3 and model 4 boards I tested this with both of my raspberry pi boards. I followed the instructions posted on their web page Installation - linux.brostrend.com I used the alternate download instructions, as stated on that page The driver downloaded and installed first time. It took over 30 minutes, I just had to be patient. The results are impressive. The distance that the adapter can Tx and Rx to my router with good results is greatly increased. Note;- The standard wifi settings on the raspberry pi have to be changed in order for the board to stop using the built-in wifi on wlan0 and to get the board to switch over to its wlan1 ,when the USB-wifi adapter is working. I just had to add the following 1 line to the end of the file named “ dhcpcd.conf” , located in the “etc” folder ;- Type denyinterfaces wlan0 and save the file. It seems that the above command causes the raspberry pi board to stop using its default wlan0 and to automatically switch to using its wlan1 interface, which is where the adapter is working. What I found remarkable is the exceptional technical support that comes with this product. I sent request for support and ( to my great surprise ) I got an informative and helpful reply within 24 hours ! How often you get that level of support.

I bought one of these months ago and installed it on an old Compaq laptop, Pentium dual core, 3Gb Ram running Linux Mint. (I've just upgraded it to Mint 20.3.) I have a fast Virgin cable connection and using this BrosTrend Wi-Fi adaptor I get a surprisingly fast upload of 180 Mbps measured with Ookla Speedtest. I was so impressed that I've bought another one and plugged it into my Dell Inspiron-15-5559 Intel i5 CPU, 8Gb ram. It is a few years old now but putting in a Samsung SSD drive has really speeded it up. The usb adaptor installed automatically in Windows and I've had an upload speed of 219 Mbps. There are good and easy Linux install instructions at: https://deb.trendtechcn.com/ It gives good results just plugging the adaptor in to a USB port as is, but adding the antenna gives a good improvement. The antenna are 170 mm long so probably better to use the stand and usb cable that come in the pack so you can put them out of the way. If was had to criticize something it would be that the stand is top heavy with the antenna fitted. An easy fix for this is to clip it to the edge of the desk or put a bit of weight on the base. Ed.

It certainly does the job of enhancing signal strength. I have both Windows 10 and Linux Mint operating systems on my desktop, which communicates with the BT Home Hub via WiFi (no possibility of an Ethernet cable). With the mini-discs supplied, I easily installed the driver for Windows 10. It didn’t work for Linux. I was reminded that I had been sent an installation manual, with a link to a page for downloading and installing drivers. This required me to be connected (via WiFi) before I could download the Linux driver, which I could not be under the Linux OS, until I had that driver installed. Which is Kafkaesque. The suggestion was to use an Ethernet cable, which I can’t. I solved the problem by connecting to WiFi through an old feeble Linux-compatible dongle that I had by chance, downloading the driver, and then inserting the BosTrend dongle. All working fine now, under either OS. But that’s not an elegant way to do things. Why not simply provide a mini-disk with Linux driver ? The one in the package didn’t work.

Seems to work great on Ubuntu, one of thier engineers helped out getting it working with some of the quirks of my system.

So .. I bought a Brostrend wifi6 adapter which said it is linux compatible and it did eventually work, but i had to download drivers and go through hassle. This one is TRULY linux compatible!, every distro i tried it with found it and made it jump into life. Raspberry Pi also got it straight away ... and LibreELEC ... No messing about, works out of the box. ALSO ... REALLY good range (impressive actually) I'd buy this again without thinking.

Produit efficace avec un câble de rallonge pratique, qui aurait cependant gagné à être souple et tressé, il est un peu raide et déstabilise le support. Cette clé est détectée et marche automatiquement avec les noyaux linux 6.5 et plus récents, avec le driver standard rtw88_8822bu. Par contre pour les distributions plus anciennes (par ex Debian 12) il faut installer le driver fourni par le constructeur sur son site deb.trendtechcn.com mais il fournit un script automatique pour cela. Aussi, la clé marche parfaitement avec "network-manager", l'interface graphique standard des bureaux linux. Mais en mode serveur sans écran, il faut aussi l'utiliser, via la commande "nmcli", en évitant que "network-manager" ne vienne perturber votre config réseau existante. En effet, je n'ai pas réussi à me servir des autres commandes non graphiques telles que iwconfig, iw, wpa_supplicant, ... qui ne retournent pas d'erreur mais n'établissent pas la connection. Bref, aucun souci si vous l'utilisez sur un desktop linux moderne. Sur des serveurs, cela demande d'un peu plus se pencher sur la configuration si vous n'utilisez pas "network-manager".

Works great.

Con esta antena si funciona el WiFi. Fácil de configurar en Linux mint y en Windows funciona directamente.

Fué muy fácil de instalar, no tuve necesidad de hablar con soporte las mismas instrucciones, me funciona en Debian 11

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.