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Linux Ubuntu Compatible Wireless USB -N Adapter
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I am converting an ancient computer of mine to run on Linux and in the process gathering a virtual penguin. Does anyone have and use a Linux / Ubuntu (I have 12.04LTS installed) compatible USB wireless 802.11N that they can recommend?

I am converting an ancient computer of mine to run on Linux and in the process gathering a virtual penguin. Does anyone have and use a Linux / Ubuntu (I have 12.04LTS installed) compatible USB wireless 802.11N that they can recommend?
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The Linux kernel is nice and has many drivers built in. Here is a very cheap adapter that has great reviews, some of which mention plug-and-play use on Linux. I've never used it, but I have a router from them and it's a solid product.

The Linux kernel is nice and has many drivers built in. Here is a [url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RM08RE?tag=teamfortresst-20]very cheap adapter[/url] that has great reviews, some of which mention plug-and-play use on Linux. I've never used it, but I have a router from them and it's a solid product.
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ompThe Linux kernel is nice and has many drivers built in. Here is a very cheap adapter that has great reviews, some of which mention plug-and-play use on Linux. I've never used it, but I have a router from them and it's a solid product.

Was looking at the same one before you recommended. I ordered and will update whether I can get it to work.

Also jumped through 3 flaming hoops to successfully stream Netflix on Ubuntu.

[quote=omp]The Linux kernel is nice and has many drivers built in. Here is a [url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RM08RE?tag=teamfortresst-20]very cheap adapter[/url] that has great reviews, some of which mention plug-and-play use on Linux. I've never used it, but I have a router from them and it's a solid product.[/quote]

Was looking at the same one before you recommended. I ordered and will update whether I can get it to work.

Also jumped through 3 flaming hoops to successfully stream Netflix on Ubuntu.
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Adapter plug-n-play'd on Ubuntu and works well so far.

Adapter plug-n-play'd on Ubuntu and works well so far.
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there is also a utility called ndiswrapper that takes the dll files of the windows drivers and sometimes makes them work. It was touchy a few years ago, but I imagine it works wonders now.

there is also a utility called ndiswrapper that takes the dll files of the windows drivers and sometimes makes them work. It was touchy a few years ago, but I imagine it works wonders now.
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Most of the newer wireless adapters are compatible with ubuntu.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported

Most of the newer wireless adapters are compatible with ubuntu.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported
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There seem to be quite a few linux compatible usb wireless cards these days! I made a page that shows the results of my testing some of the most powerful cards available for linux, including several alfa cards, and the TL-WN722N. The page is available here:
http://rooftopbazaar.com/wirelesscards/
These cards might be more than you need, but the prices are pretty reasonable so might as well have the best! I trust this will be valuable for you.

There seem to be quite a few linux compatible usb wireless cards these days! I made a page that shows the results of my testing some of the most powerful cards available for linux, including several alfa cards, and the TL-WN722N. The page is available here:
http://rooftopbazaar.com/wirelesscards/
These cards might be more than you need, but the prices are pretty reasonable so might as well have the best! I trust this will be valuable for you.
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