[LUAU] WiFi NIC that plays nice with Linux?

[Peter Besenbruch]

On Tue, 24 May 2011 11:38:47 -1000
Jeff Mings <jeffm at lava.net> wrote:

>      This laptop has a built-in 10/100 ethernet NIC, and I was wondering 
> if anyone has a strong recommendation for one of the USB WiFi NICs for a 
> modern Linux.  I.e., there are several listed on NewEgg that _should_ 
> work, but I'm interested in real-world experience.  Also, there are 
> several very tiny USB "stubby" NICs that are so small that they can be 
> left in.  These would seem to have very limited antenna strength.  
> Anyone tried one of those and tested coverage and signal strength?

If you don't need "N," the Zonet 2500P is a good one that is both cheap, and
that works with weak signals. It's basically plug and play.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130111&Tpk=zonet%20zew2500p