Re: [libreplanet-discuss] Best Wifi chipset that runs free

[Dave Rolek]

On 05/09/2016 10:29 PM, Mike Gerwitz wrote:
> I use the TPE-N150USB:
>
>   https://www.thinkpenguin.com/catalog/wireless-networking-gnulinux
>
> There a number of other options that ThinkPenguin provides as well.
Can you touch a bit on your experience with the TPE-N150USB?  I may be
buying one soon ('twas motivated prior to this email topic).

ThinkPenguin has a mild note [0][1] indicating it may not perform well
in many uses (e.g. coffee shop?).  Have you found it dropping much or
having reduced throughput in common environments?
Are you using 802.11n with the 40MHz channel (i.e. the fastest it
supports) or something slower?  Do you find its speed to be reasonable
for general use?

For completeness: could you mention which kernel + revision you have?

Thanks!
dmr

[0] "Note: 'Mini' adapters like this work best within sight or otherwise
nearer to the router"
[1]
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb