BrosTrend 1200Mbps Dual Band USB Wireless Network Adapter for Ubuntu Linux Systems

Colas Nahaboo: 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".

France on Nov 10, 2023

greenapple: The BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter is an exemplar of reliability and performance in the realm of wireless connectivity. Compatible with a wide array of operating systems, including Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Kali, and many others, this device ensures that users are not limited by their choice of platform. The standout feature, its dual-band capability, allows for a flexible connection over 5GHz or 2.4GHz frequencies, providing a robust and speedy service tailored to the needs of bandwidth-intensive activities.

One of the adapter's most commendable attributes is its plug-and-play installation on Linux systems, which is often a hurdle with other adapters. This ease of installation extends to Windows users, making the BrosTrend adapter a versatile option for virtually any user. Its USB 3.0 interface compliments this by guaranteeing faster data transfer rates, which is a noticeable upgrade from the older USB 2.0 standard.

For those located in rural or remote areas, the two 5dBi external antennas are a godsend, offering long-range connectivity that is both stable and dependable. These high-gain antennas enhance signal strength and quality, ensuring that the connection remains...

Australia on Nov 07, 2023

Cliente Amazon: Con Linux plug and play, portata interessante e di design.

Italy on Nov 06, 2023

Skander B.: Facile d'installation et bonne portée

France on Nov 03, 2023

Tampa G: Help with pc that suffered high latency. Better than having to move my desk.

United States on Oct 20, 2023

Jesús: La instalación para Ubuntu 22.04 fue muy sencilla y funciona de muy bien. La única queja es que en todos los manuales viene solo Windows y MacOS y para instalarlo en linux meten un papelillo con las instrucciones. De hecho creo que ni siquiera hubiese sido necesario insstalar los drivers, porque Ubuntu lo detectó al pincharlo.

Spain on Sep 26, 2023

Matt Durkin: I used this to upgrade from a usb 2.0 wireless adapter that only worked on 2.4 ghz.

The adapter did not work right away when plugged in. I went online to their support page for downloads and followed the instructions to install the drivers via a terminal command while I still had the old wifi attached. It worked great and my wifi speeds are tremendous!

United States on Sep 25, 2023

Deniz Zoeller: 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...

United States on Sep 24, 2023

Sean McNaughton: 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...

United States on Jul 05, 2023

Tjud: This was part of what turned out to be a 3 step process to get WiFi out to my detached garage. When I started, I was getting no WiFi reception in the garage at all. This is using an 8 year old Dell laptop that was a “bargain” unit to begin with, so it wasn’t using top of the line components. The onboard WiFi adapter was single (2.4 GHz only) frequency and weak on signal reception. The first step was to get a WiFi range extender. That got me some reception in the garage, but signal strength was so-so and download speeds were really slow (about 0.5 Mbps according to speedtest).

This WiFi adapter was the second step. I bought it because while I use Windows when I have to, I prefer to work with Linux Mint and the listing said it would work with Linux. I started by installing it under Windows, because the drivers were available for download on the BrosTrend web site. After installation, I initially found no increase in WiFi performance which was a major disappointment. I soon figured out that I needed to go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Network Connections. There I could disable the onboard adapter and enable the BrosTrend. Connected...

United States on Aug 26, 2022