External WIFI for Pi Player

External WIFI for Pi Player

Here is a list of models that are known to work well based on their chipsets and driver support:

1. Realtek Chipsets

  • RTL8188CUS
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN725N, Edimax EW-7811Un
    • Driver: rtl8192cu
  • RTL8192CU
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN822N v3, D-Link DWA-131 E1
    • Driver: rtl8192cu

2. MediaTek Chipsets

  • MT7601U
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN727N v4, ELECOM WDC-150SU2M, EDUP MS8551
    • Driver: mt7601u
  • MT7612U
    • Models: Linksys WUSB6300, D-Link DWA-171
    • Driver: mt76x2u

3. Atheros Chipsets

  • AR9271
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN722N, Alfa AWUS036NHA
    • Driver: ath9k_htc

4. Ralink Chipsets

  • RT5370
    • Models: Edimax EW-7811Un, Tenda W311MI
    • Driver: rt2800usb
  • RT5572
    • Models: Panda Wireless PAU09, Alfa AWUS051NH
    • Driver: rt2800usb

The models listed above are plug-and-play and don’t require additional configuration.

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