BrosTrend 650Mbps Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter Supports Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Zorin, PureOS, Raspberry Pi 2+, Windows, Dual Band USB Wireless Adapter w/ Long Range WiFi Antenna

Price: $23.99
(as of Aug 21, 2025 22:46:42 UTC – Details)

Product description

BrosTrend Professional Linux WiFi Adaper for PC / Raspberry Pi 2+ / Odroid / Virtual Box

By plugging this BrosTrend AC5L Linux Wireless Adapter for PC to any USB ports of your Linux desktop or laptop PC, you can get Wi-Fi speed of 433Mbps on 5GHz WiFi band or 200Mbps on 2.4GHz. You can use the 5GHz Wireless band for smooth gaming and HD streaming, and the 2.4GHz band for video calls and shopping online. Taking advantage of the latest 802.11 ac Wi-Fi technology, this Ubuntu WiFi adapter works with the latest 802.11ax WiFi 6 routers, it also backward compatible with the previous 802.11ac/a/b/g/n routers.

*Note:

To get full 200Mbps WiFi speed on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, you have to make sure your existing WiFi router / gateway supports 256QAM modulation, and setup the 256QAM modulation on it.Supports latest Linux Kernel 6.9 and below version.This Linux usb WiFi adapter supports these mode: Monitor mode, IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO. Supported architectures: x86_64/x86_32 (PCs, VirtualBox..), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid…). It works on desktop computers, laptops, single-board computers like Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid, RockPro64, and even virtual machines like VirtualBox, KVM, QEMU, VMWare.To install the driver on Linux OSes, an Internet connection is required at the time of installation, so as to be able to download the driver and its dependencies. That means that you might have to use a wired connection, i.e. a LAN cable.

BrosTrend AC5L 650Mbps Linux WiFi Adapter for PC Desktop Laptop

Works with Linux and Comes with Professional Linux Support

This Linux WiFi adapter works with desktop or laptop or Raspberry Pi 2+ or Virtual Box with Linux OSes of:

Ubuntu 24.04 ~ 16.04 (all flavors: Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, MATE, GNOME, Budgie, Kylin, Studio, Unity, Cinnamon); Raspberry Pi OS 12 ~ 8; Debian 12 ~ 8; Linux Mint 21 ~ 18; LMDE 6 ~ 1; Zorin OS 16 ~ 11; elementary OS 6.1 ~ 0.4.1; MX Linux, Linux Lite, KDE neon, SparkyLinux, Peppermint OS, Q4OS, Parrot, Devuan, PureOS, Bodhi Linux

NOTE:

1. Currently NOT compatible with Arch Linux, Fedora Workstation, Kali Linux, deepin, Pop! OS, antiX, Manjaro, RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap, OpenWrt, Guix, Puppy, Tails, Endless OS, LibreELEC, OSMC, SteamOS.

2. When installing the driver on Raspberry Pi 2+, the installation may take over 10 minutes. Please keep waiting and do not shut down the power.

High Performance AC650 WiFi Chip

Latest 802.11ac WiFi chip brings wireless network speed of 1.5 times faster than that of Wireless-N 2.4GHz WiFi.

**Note:The chipset model number is Realtek RTL8811CU

Adjustable High Gain WiFi Antenna

5GHz WiFi Antenna is 180 degrees horizontally or 90 degrees vertically rotate-able so that you can get optimal wireless signal connection in your spot by using this 5ghz WiFi adapter linux.

AC650 Dual Band USB WiFi Adapter for Linux PC

Long Range WiFi Antenna for Best WiFi Range

High Gain 5 ghz Linux WiFi antenna which comes with 5dBi external high gain WiFi antenna, it is able to receive better WiFi signal strength than other one only comes with 3dBi external WiFi antenna or olny comes with internal WiFi antenna.

Advanced WiFi Security

BrosTrend Linux Ubuntu WiFi adapter secures your devices and network privacy by supporting the wireless encryption: WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP, 802.1x

*Note: this Linux WiFi usb does NOT support WPS function.

Works with Any WiFi Routers / Gateways

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY, works with latest 802.11AX WiF Routers and previous 802.11AC / Wireless-N WiFi Routers, our BrosTrend long range 5GHz Linux USB WiFi adapter is the good option for your whole-home WiFi.

Universal Compatibility for Windows

This Linux USB WiFi adapter also works with Windows including:

Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, 32 Bit or 64 Bit OS

Users can access BrosTrend official website to download the latest Driver for this BrosTrend Linux compatible WiFi adapter.

Save your investment and you can have one 5GHz USB WiFi adapter working with various OSes.

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WiFi Standard
WiFi 5, Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi 6, Dual Band 802.11ax WiFi 5, Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi 6, Dual Band 802.11ax WiFi 5, Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi 6, Single Band 802.11ax

5GHz Speed
5GHz 433Mbps 5GHz 1201Mbps 5GHz 867Mbps 5GHz 1201Mbps 5GHz 867Mbps – no data

2.4GHz Speed
2.4GHz 200Mbps 2.4GHz 574Mbps 2.4GHz 300Mbps 2.4GHz 574Mbps 2.4GHz 300Mbps 2.4GHz 286Mbps

For Online Gaming
Good Best, with OFDMA Better Better, with OFDMA Good Good, with OFDMA

Long Range Performance
Good Very Best, with Beamforming Best Better, with Beamforming Better Good, with Beamforming

Antenna Quantity and Type
1 X External High Gain Antenna of 5dBi 2 X External High Gain Antennas of 5dBi 2 X External High Gain Antennas of 5dBi, Detachable, SMA Connector 2 X Internal On-Board Antennas 2 X Internal On-Board Antennas 1 X Internal On-Board Antenna

USB Type
USB 2.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 2.0

USB Extension
– no data
Yes, with USB extension cable of 3.3 feet Yes, with USB cradle and extension cable of 5 feet – no data
– no data
– no data

Windows Compatibility
Win 11/10/8.1/8/7; Plug-and-play on Win 10 Win 11/10 Win 11/10/8.1/8/7; Plug-and-play on Win 10 Win 11/10 Win 11/10/8.1/8/7; Plug-and-play on Win 10 Win 11/10/7

Linux Compatibility
Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more Yes, Comes with Support Ticket for Installation on Linux Debian, Ubuntu, and much more

MULTI-OS SUPPORTED: Compatible with Linux Kernels up to 6.2, Ubuntu 22.10 ~ 16.04, Debian 11/10/9/8, Linux Mint 21/20/19/18, LMDE 4/3/2/1, Kali Linux, Pop!_OS, Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) 11/10/9/8, MATE, GNOME, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Budgie, Kylin, MX Linux, Elementary OS, Zorin OS, KDE neon, antiX Linux, Q4OS, Parrot OS, PureOS, Bodhi, deepin, Linux Lite, SparkyLinux, Peppermint OS, Devuan; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7;
ULTIMATE WI-FI SPEED: Get 433Mbps Wireless Speed on 5GHz WiFi Band or 200Mbps Speed on 2.4GHz, Excellent for Online 4K Video Streaming, Gaming and so on by Using this WiFi Adapter Linux
BOOST YOUR WIRELESS RANGE: Comes with 5dBi Long Range WiFi Antenna, Ensures Range Extended WiFi Connection and Superior Stability on Your Desktop, Laptop, PC; this USB Linux WiFi Adapter Antenna can be Rotated and Adjusted 180 Degrees
DUAL BAND LINUX USB WIFI ADAPTER WORKS WITH ALL WIFI ROUTERS: Works with the Latest Dual Band AC WiFi Router to Take Best Advantage of the Latest WiFi Technology, and Also Compatible with your Previous Wireless N/G/B/A Routers
ADVANCED WPA3 SECURITY: Secure Your Devices and Network Privacy by Supporting the Latest Wireless Encryption: WPA3-SAE, WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP, 802.1x. *UNSUPPORTED DISTRIBUTIONS: currently NOT compatible with RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap, OpenWrt, Guix, Puppy, Tails, Endless OS, LibreELEC, OSMC.