WiFi Dongle

[dtokez]

Hi all. I'd like to get a Wifi dongle for my Pi. I remember finding one on Amazon before my Pi arrived and it was only about £5. When I searched for it regarding the Pi I think it was stated that it didn't even need a separate driver to run it?

When I find one, will it be simple enough to get working on Raspbmc?

Thanks

[MattHawkinsUK]

There are lots of threads on this already but I use an Edimax 7811 and it works out the box on the latest Raspbian.

[dtokez]

Ah I didn't find what I was looking for but maybe used the wrong search terms.

Thanks for the info, any ideas if / how hard it would be to get it to work with Raspbmc?

[Wheel_nut]

This one - see attached image - works out of the box without the need for any drivers or running scripts. Just plug it in and use the WiFi Config utility preinstalled in the Raspian Wheezy release to scan for hotspots and enter the WPA-PSK key.

It is available on eBay in two variants, with or without a 2db gain antenna. Price is £2.98 if you want to wait for delivery from Hong Kong or £3.98 shipped from Portsmouth. The version with the external antenna costs an extra 55 pence.

Edit: I should add that I have no connection with the sellers of these items other than having purchased from them.

[dtokez]

Thanks, that one looks like a good option and very cheap!

Do you think it would actually see a gain from the antenna?

could you provide a link to the item or some search terms?

cheers

[Wheel_nut]

Here .... knock yourself out! First two are Hong Kong direct source. Last two are same seller's UK site. I have bought from both sources.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-150Mbps-M ... 20caec8dc3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-150Mbps- ... 1c224446df

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-150Mbps-M ... 5647a3616e

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-150Mbps- ... 43abea20e1

[dtokez]

Hey many thanks for those links

I will get one for sure, just need to decide now patient I am lol

I wonder what the chances are of a nOOb getting it to work with raspbmc

[choekstr]

Anyone know if there is a 300Mbps card with a supported chipset? Something like the Edimax 7722 or others?