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BrosTrend 650Mbps Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter for Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS | Long Range USB WiFi Linux for Kali, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Zorin, PureOS Windows etc, Dual Band 5GHz + 2.4G High Gain Antenna (Model: AC5L)
BrosTrend 650Mbps Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter for Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS | Long Range USB WiFi Linux for Kali, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Zorin, PureOS Windows etc, Dual Band 5GHz + 2.4G High Gain Antenna (Model: AC5L)
Linux Plug-and-Play AC650 USB WiFi Adapter with Built-in Driver for All Linux Distributions Running Kernel 6.2 or Newer Featuring Dual-Band Wireless Connectivity and an External Antenna for Linux Laptops Desktop PCs and Other Compatible Computers
Broad Linux Compatibility for AC650 USB WiFi Adapter Supporting Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch Kali Linux Mint Raspberry Pi OS Manjaro openSUSE MX Linux and More with Plug-and-Play Support on Linux Kernel 6.2 or Newer and Driver Installer for Supported Older Debian Based Systems
AC650 USB WiFi Adapter Delivering Speeds up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz or 200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for Flexible Wireless Connectivity with Faster 5 GHz Performance and Reliable 2.4 GHz Connection for Everyday Work Video Calls Streaming and Web Browsing
5 dBi High-Gain External Antenna on AC650 USB WiFi Adapter Helps Improve WiFi Signal Stability with an Adjustable Antenna Design Supporting 180 Degree Rotation and 90 Degree Positioning for Flexible Placement with Laptop and Desktop Computers
AC650 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux Laptops and Desktop Computers Provides a Cost-Effective Dual-Band WiFi Upgrade with 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wireless Connectivity for More Flexibility in Video Calls Streaming Web Browsing and Everyday Online Activities

BrosTrend 650Mbps Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter for Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS | Long Range USB WiFi Linux for Kali, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Zorin, PureOS Windows etc, Dual Band 5GHz + 2.4G High Gain Antenna (Model: AC5L)

$23.99

● Linux Plug-and-Play: Designed for Linux OSes, this Linux USB WiFi adapter works out of the box with all distributions running kernel 6.2 or newer, using the driver built into the Linux kernel. Simply plug it in to add dual-band WiFi connectivity to your computer
● Broad Linux Compatibility: This Linux USB WiFi adapter is compatible with Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, Raspberry Pi OS, Kali Linux, Fedora, Arch Linux, Manjaro, and more. For Linux kernels older than 6.2, our manual driver installer supports Debian-based distributions running kernels 4.4–7.0
● AC650 Dual-Band WiFi: Upgrade your desktop PC or laptop with speeds up to 433 Mbps on the 5 GHz band or 200 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. This USB WiFi adapter provides reliable wireless connectivity for streaming, web browsing, and everyday use. Built with a Realtek RTL8811CU chipset
● 5 dBi High-Gain External Antenna: Equipped with a 5 dBi high-gain external antenna, this adapter improves WiFi signal stability for a more reliable wireless connection. The adjustable antenna design allows flexible positioning to help find the best signal direction
● Flexible and Cost-Effective WiFi Upgrade: This USB WiFi adapter supports both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, letting you choose the right connection for your needs. Use 5 GHz for faster speeds or 2.4 GHz for better range
● Hardware Supported: x86_64/x86_32 (PCs, VirtualBox...), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid...)
● Mode Supported: IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO

AC650 Linux WiFi USB Adapter with Dual-Band WiFi Plug-and-Play and External Antenna

Plug-and-Play AC650 WiFi for Linux

Enjoy plug-and-play WiFi on Linux distributions running kernel 6.2 or newer with the in-kernel driver. Get AC650 dual-band speeds up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz or 200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with support for Linux PCs, single-board computers, and virtual machines.

Man Working on a Laptop with Reliable Dual-Band WiFi for Everyday Tasks at Home
Broad Linux Compatibility with Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch Kali Raspberry Pi OS and MoreBroad Linux Compatibility with Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch Kali Raspberry Pi OS and More

Stable Linux WiFi

Powered by a Realtek chipset for stable performance and reliable dual-band WiFi speeds.

Realtek Chipset for Stable Performance and Reliable Dual-Band Wireless Connection
Does it support plug-and-play installation on Linux?

AYes. It works out of the box on all Linux distributions running kernel 6.2 or newer with the in-kernel driver.

What if my Linux kernel is older than 6.2?

AA manual driver installer is available for supported Debian-based distributions with Linux kernels 4.4–7.0. Internet connection is required during installation.

Which Linux distributions does the manual driver installer support?

AUbuntu 26.04–16.04 (all flavors: Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, MATE, GNOME, Budgie, Kylin, Studio, Unity, Cinnamon), Raspberry Pi OS 13–10, Debian 13–10, Linux Mint 22–18, LMDE 7–4, Zorin 18–12, elementary OS 6.1–0.4.1 and MORE.

What hardware platforms are supported?

ASupported x86_64/x86_32 (PCs...), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+...). Also usable in virtual machines including VirtualBox, KVM, QEMU, and VMware.

Which wireless modes are supported?

ASupported modes include IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO, depending on system configuration.

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Christophe Pecheny
Great wifi adapter

Works out of the box with both Linux mint and ubuntu. Perfect!

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AlexT
Easy setup on Raspberry Pi 5 4GB

I was able to set it up easily on Raspberry Pi 5 4GB with Debian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm).
No driver issues. Just followed the instructions on linux.brostrend.com

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FLAVIO LOPEZ-ASCENCIO
A great Wifi adapter

My laptop quit the Internet even using a Wifi extender. I got a Bros Trend 650Mbps Adapter for my Ubuntu OS and it’s the best inversion I have made, and highly recommend this product!

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Howard Brissenden
Work with Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon running 5.15.0-94-generic kernel

It does exactly what it say on the box so 5* for that, and works with latest version of kernel including updates which is much better than my previous adapter.

Its marked slightly down as design is vulnerable to damage - all forces are transferred to the USB connector on the computer & transfer speed is slightly slower than I expected.
Would I buy it again - yest

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Patrick Michel
Small change to get the driver to work on RaspberryPi4

After contacting support because the driver installation didn't work as per instructions, I was given this link to follow: https://linux.brostrend.com/advanced/raspberrypi-kernel/

The article says this:

Raspberry Pi kernel
In March 2023, Raspberry Pi OS introduced a breaking change. Since then, if Pi4, Pi400 or CM4 devices are booted with the 32bit OS image, the 64bit kernel gets loaded by default. This architecture mismatch between the 32bit OS and the 64bit kernel, causes all external drivers to fail to compile, including ours. Only these devices are affected, and only if they’re booted with the 32bit OS image.

It’s possible to undo this change by adding arm_64bit=0 in /boot/config.txt file. You can do that with any editor, or with the following terminal commands:

sudo -i
sed '/arm_64bit/d' -i /boot/config.txt
printf "[pi4]\narm_64bit=0\n" >>/boot/config.txt
Then reboot your device and re-run our installer; it should then work fine.

But note that if you have more than 4 GB RAM, it’ll probably be better to reinstall using the 64bit Raspberry Pi OS version, in order to take advantage of all your RAM.

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