Re: Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux?

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Date	Sat, 31 Aug 2019 10:59:54 -0400
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Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> writes:

> In comp.os.linux.misc, Bud Frede  <frede@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>> I've got a bunch of newer desktop PCs running Linux, some with AMD CPUs
>> and some Intel, that I need to setup with wifi. I'd prefer to use PCIe
>> wifi cards instead of USB adapters. I also want to use 5G if possible.
>
> https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-dual-band-pcie-card-gnu-linux-tpe-n300pcied23-w-full-low-profile-bracke
>
> No personal experience with it, but the list of supported distributions
> is extensive. I prefer wired connections for desktops.
>
> Elijah
> ------
> hasn't installed a PCIe card in so long

Thanks everyone!

I'll give this card from thinkpenguin a try, and I've also ordered a
couple of other cards that use the same Atheros AR9280 chipset to try as
well.

I had originally thought of just using USB Wifi adapters, but was told
that in the past those have "disappeared." :-) Cards actually in the
case are seen as less likely to walk off, although I wonder if the
screw-on antennas wouldn't be tempting? I guess we'll see.

Pretty much every other system is a laptop, with one of those Kensington
locks securing it, and of course no need for wifi cards or even
keyboards and mice.

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Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux? Bud Frede <frede@mouse-potato.com> - 2019-08-22 08:33 -0400
  Re: Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux? Andreas Kohlbach <ank@spamfence.net> - 2019-08-22 14:40 -0400
    Re: Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2019-08-23 08:27 +0100
  Re: Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux? Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2019-08-22 19:15 +0000
    Re: Good PCIe wifi cards for Linux? Bud Frede <frede@mouse-potato.com> - 2019-08-31 10:59 -0400

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