Reddit reviews TP-Link TL-WN823N N300 Mini USB Wireless WiFi network Adapter for pc, Ideal for Raspberry Pi,Black

A good way to gauge compatliablity is looking at Amazon reviews by using their keyword search.

It's has a couple reviews with Ubuntu users. Older reviewers (2013-2014) had problems. More recent reviews (2015-2016) seem to indicate it works fine. I'd imagine it's gotten improved kernel support since its release.

Edit: It's shipped and sold by Amazon. So if you do come across issues they'll refund and pay for return shipping within 30 days of purchase. So it's a good way to test it out without too many worries.

If you can plug in using a wire, I recommend doing so, as it is faster and more stable. You can pick your color/length for solid price here.

If you're in a situation where you can't plug into your router/modem, then wifi is your next choice. Something like this will work just fine, but if you're comfortable attaching a card to your motherboard, this will provide a stronger and more reliable experience.

Any commidity ~$15-20 USB dual-band wifi dongle would probably do just fine. Depends on how congested your wifi bands are, you may want to take a look using something like Wifi Analyzer (mobile app). One with a proper antenna may do better if your signal isn't as good, but I've used the tiny pinky-sized ones before in more suburban areas without issue. If you're packed in an apartment or dense living with a billion WAPs you may want better equipment on both the router and adapter side.

ex.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN725N-wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B0088TKTY2

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-T2UH-Dual-Band-Compatible/dp/B00UZRVY12

The cheaper no-name ones may still be just fine as well.

Bit of a strange one. A cursory web search shows that it should work, but Broadcom cards can be finicky. So, if you're struggling, give this a go in the first instance:

Open up terminal and type:
>sudo apt install bcmwl-kernel-source

Hit Enter, type in your password, then hit Enter again. After that, restart your computer.

NOTE

If it is already installed (the output will tell you something along the lines of "package already installed") then do the following:

>sudo apt purge bcmwl-kernel-source

Restart computer, open terminal and do it again:

>sudo apt install bcmwl-kernel-source

/NOTE

If that doesn't work, you may find some help here, where someone has had a similar problem to you. In there, you may be able to find the correct package (driver) by following the links in that guide, or having a bit of an Internet search for them.

That being said, it seems to be a major problem with BT dongles across the board. Therefore, it might be ideal to get a dongle that is out of the box compatible. I have used TP-Link TL-WN823N in the past on Linux and it works flawlessly (it has also been supported in the kernel since October 2010). For the grand total of £6.99, it is a no brainer.

Best of luck!

USB adapter is the only way, VirtualBox can't use your computer's built-in WiFi.

I recently bought this TP-Link USB adapter and so far it's been fine, it worked right away with VirtualBox.

Wow, i feel like we are issue twins :D * excuse the humor *

I had exactly similer issue 6 monthes ago wifi was highly capped on my laptob at around 4 - 7 mb/s while my other devices are 40 - 50 mb/s

anyhow for me at least it was internal card issue maybe weaken over time or something,

another reason for you maybe that your intenal card is forced to use 802.1g/b please check next time you in hotel which gives you terrible bandwidth options ( go to task mamanger - > Performance tab - > wifi -> look for connection type ) .

MY SOLUTION :

i bought 2 cheap USB adapters : TP link's Wn722n and Wn823n each 24 $ or something

and Ta da, my speed was up to roof back to normal range of other devices (using the antenna based wn722n right now), i dont really suggest it unless u dont mind the size but overall i had better range with it than with wn823n, please hence both are single band 2.4 .
Links :

wn823n : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088TKTY2/

wn722n : https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN722N-Wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B002SZEOLG

if money aint a big issue i still suggest the Alfa dual long range because its state of art and long term usage friendly and when you get bored of it easy sell used .

TP-Link TL-WN823N N300 Mini USB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088TKTY2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Yes I do (Althought I always recommend Cable over Wifi ,but I'll just assume that isn't a possiblity for you :P )

The Archer T series are good. The 3 models come up as top, T6E , T8E , T9E. Some do 802.11AC wifi others don't. Depends on your router and home network if you would have any use for that.

Those are all PCI Cards you place inside your PC. The Asus PCE-AC68 also deserves a mention if we are talking about High performance Wireless cards. Althought its expensive.

You can also go the USB route, you'll end up with dongles like this Netgear AC1200 which is a excellent USB options, but once again pricey (See the trend, dont worry we are getting there)

A more affordable PCI Options would be this TP-LINK WDN4800 N900 or a USB dongle like this TP-Link WDN4200 N900

And if you are really low on funds you could go for something like the Asus USB-N13 for 18$ or TP-Link N300 which is only 11$.

Personally I'd recommend you grab the TP N900, either the PCI or USB variant would do fine , PCI is faster, USB is probably a bit more versatile as you can use it with any PC/Laptop. N900 gets great reviews all around and it supports 802.11N , should be plenty fast for gaming. One issue the N900 seems to have is Digital signage with W10 ,so you need a different driver than the official one to get by this issue and use 5ghz. Not sure if thats relevant for you.

Either way ,you see the trend, Asus and TP-link are really my go2brands for anything networking.

I realize I still gave you a ton of choices, might not be the most helpful, but atleast you'll have some direction to look.

I don't own a Companion 2, so I can't say for sure, but I do own a companion 1 & wifi has always been super unreliable for me. I tried drivers for win 8, 8.1 & now 10 & it never wants to stay connected or connect at all. I finally broke down & bought a usb wifi adapter & it's been working perfectly ever since.

This is the one I bought back in 2015, they probably have nicer ones now:
https://amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Adapter-Raspberry-TL-WN823N/dp/B0088TKTY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484011701&sr=8-3&keywords=wifi+usb+tp+link

Yep, something along the lines of this tiny one, or this bigger one (which would probably be more reliable at longer ranges).

No, you don't need a separate CPU cooler, the included stock cooler will work fine. However, it will provide a very tangible boost in CPU performance and longevity. I highly recommend it if you have the money to spare, and it's absolutely necessary if you want to overclock.

With that in mind, I don't think you should buy one for this build. It's probably worth it to spend more money on your GPU instead. Here's what I recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $109.99 @ NCIX US
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $77.98 @ OutletPC
Storage | PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card | $259.99 @ Newegg
Case | BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case | $34.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $44.99 @ Newegg
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $637.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 13:24 EDT-0400 |

+ this wifi adapter: http://amzn.com/B0088TKTY2

For a total of $653.93!

Breakdown:

• The 990FX chipset provides great USB3 speeds, and will allow you to overclock if you get an aftermarket cooler later.
  
  
• I prefer a single-channel 8GB stick to two dual-channel 4GB's, because, even though it's marginally slower, it depreciates MUCH more slowly, and allows for more future upgradibility.
  
  
• The XLR8 is slightly cheaper than the 840 EVO you suggested, and about the same speed.
  
  
• The 280X is a beast GPU. It should definitely be able to run CS:GO at 144fps.
  
  
• The case is not the best, but it still looks great (IMO). Shouldn't give you any problems.
  
  
• This PSU doesn't leave you much room to upgrade in the future. However, it is dirt cheap and semi-modular. Yay!
  
  Let me know if you have any questions!

Just save the effort and grab a wifi dongle that supported ...

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0088TKTY2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525451612&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tp+link+usb+wifi+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=310p-qdCPrL&ref=plSrch

You can download the drivers in windows and run them in the hack boom good to go that’s the one I use those driver also recognize my other cheap ac adapter but crashed during use you can try the driver there on the tplink website

You can actually just get a USB WiFi adapter which works just as well as an internal card. This one is pretty decent but it depends on your WiFi connection.

This is a really great guide on how to get things going. You can use netflix, hulu, hbo go if you get PlayOn. I believe it is $19 a year or $39 for a lifetime pass. The site says $60 but I just checked and my prices are accurate. You can also set it up as a media server which is pretty cool too.

I've got a B+ on the way and this is what I'll be doing with it. I opted to get this keyboard instead of the Flirc, mostly because I can't see myself enjoying even a netflix search using my clunky tv remote. Also should be able to use a wireless adapter if an ethernet cable is not an option.

That's a nice build but to be honest I'd drop the ram down to 8 and use the money to get a SSD. I picked up this for the wireless. Works grand.

Just get one of these, follow the steps and you'll be good to go:
http://www.amazon.ca/TL-WN823N-Wireless-Mini-Sized-One-Button-10-4-10-8/dp/B0088TKTY2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1426569158&sr=8-6&keywords=wifi+adapter

Ta réception sera probablement meilleure avec une "vraie" carte comme sur ton lien, mais si t'as pas envie de te casser le cul ces petits machins-là fonctionnent très bien. Je connais des tas de gens qui utilisent ça sur leur PC fixe parce que la box est pas à portée de câble Ethernet (ou genre s'ils ont pas envie de faire un trou dans un mur, ou si le câble doit traverser un couloir et tout le monde se prendrait les pieds dedans, etc.).

Yes, you have around two options (mostly)

1. Internal WiFi cards like this one
   
2. USB WiFi cards like this one

Using this while the Ethernet is down in the student uni halls. Sometimes drops out very hard, should I invest in another card / adapter? Powerline's aren't an option either.

For the build I've planned to just buy a standard/cheap wifi tp-link adapter on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088TKTY2/?tag=pcpapi-20

Would be new for me if that wouldn't work but lemme know

Se sei neofita, lascia perdere. È semplice ma se non sai dove mettere le mani, ti consiglio questa: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0088TKTY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RD78Bb1BGH6K0

Altrimenti, potresti mandare una mail al venditore su Amazon e chiedere se possono montare per te una scheda di rete WiFi. (ovviamente pagando quel che costa la scheda, intorno ai 15-30€) rispetto alla chiavetta, la scheda di rete ti permette di avere una porta USB libera in più e la scomodità della chiavetta contro le gambe (se metti il pc sotto la scrivania).

There's not really much to say, anything £10 or under will suffice. I'd suggest looking at powerline adapters if your simply in another room and want a good connection.

Something like this will do fine

I would really enjoy this seeing as I have slow internet and I absolutely adore gaming with my boyfriend (: Also. Elephant Barber :P Something about me. I'm working towards getting my GED so I can head into college. I wanna be a forensic specialist (:

Here you go mate. Use unregistered Windows 10, until you can get a cheaper copy.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor | £119.97 @ Laptops Direct
Motherboard | MSI B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard | £79.99 @ CCL Computers
Memory | Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | £30.18 @ Aria PC
Storage | TCSunBow X3 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £24.39 @ Amazon UK
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £36.78 @ Aria PC
Video Card | XFX Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card | £159.00 @ Amazon UK
Case | Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case | £28.48 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | Cooler Master MasterWatt 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | £53.09 @ CCL Computers
Monitor | AOC E2270SWHN 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | £70.91 @ Box Limited
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £602.79
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-07 10:27 BST+0100 |

Edit: USB WIFI dongle

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0088TKTY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RRPsDb2EDQ0P2

Or should I get one of these internet usb sticks? https://www.amazon.de/TP-Link-TL-WN823N-Adapter-geringe-geeignet/dp/B0088TKTY2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=wlan-adapter&qid=1566073853&s=computers&sr=1-6

That's apparently all it takes under 10.11 El Capitan, however the discussion here indicates that driver may not work under 10.12 Sierra.

Edit: According to the discussion thread here the TP-Link N300 Wireless Mini USB Adapter works under 10.12 Sierra with the drivers included in the thread.