BrosTrend Linux USB WiFi Adapter AC1200 for Ubuntu Kali Mint Debian Kubuntu Mate Zorin PureOS Raspberry Pi Windows etc. Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter Wireless Dual Band 5GHz 867Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps
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Features
- MULTI-OS SUPPORTED: Compatible with all distributions that have Linux kernel 6.2 or newer (after February 2023), such as Ubuntu 24.10~16.04 (all flavors: Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, GNOME, Budgie, Cinnamon, Kylin, MATE, Studio, Unity), Raspberry Pi OS 12~8, Debian 13~8, Linux Mint 22~18, Kali, Bodhi Linux, elementary OS, Feren OS, Freespire, KDE neon, Linux Lite, LinuxFX, LXLE, Netrunner, Nitrux, Peppermint OS, Trisquel, Voyager, Zorin OS; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
- SUPPORTED ARCHITECTURES: x86_64/x86_32 (PCs, VirtualBox..), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid...)
- FAST WI-FI SPEED: You can get 867Mbps Wi-Fi speed on 5GHz band or 300Mbps speed on 2.4GHz band, best choice for online 4K video streaming, gaming, high quality music and Youtube by using this AC1200 dual band Ubuntu wireless adapter; it can work 4 times faster than 802.11b/g/n USB wireless adapter
- MULTIPLE WORKING MODES: This Linux compatible usb wifi adapter supports these mode: IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO. The chipset model number is Realtek RTL8812BU or RTL8822BU
- ADVANCED ENCRYPTION SECURITY: Secure your devices and network privacy by supporting wireless encryption: WPA3-SAE, WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP, 802.1x
- UNSUPPORTED DISTRIBUTIONS: Currently NOT compatible with some distributions with old Linux kernels such as RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap
Brand: BrosTrend
Hardware Interface: USB 3.0
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Supported Architectures x86_64/x86_32 (PCs, VirtualBox..), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid...) See more
Product Dimensions: 3.1"L x 1"W x 0.3"H
Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5GHz, IEEE 802.11 n/g/b 2.4GHz
Data Transfer Rate: 1200 Megabits Per Second
Item Weight: 9.9 Grams
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Compatible Operating System Family: Linux, Windows
Wireless Type: 802.11a/b/g/n
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 1
Brand: BrosTrend
Series: BrosTrend 1200Mbps Linux USB WiFi Adapter
Item model number: 1200Mbps Linux USB WiFi Adapter
Operating System: Supports Linux Kernels up to 6.9; Ubuntu 24.04~16.04 (all flavors), Raspberry Pi OS 12~8, Debian 12~8, Linux Mint 21~18, LMDE 6~1, Zorin OS, elementary OS, MX Linux, Linux Lite and More
Item Weight: 0.349 ounces
Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 1 x 0.3 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 3.1 x 1 x 0.3 inches
Color: Black
Voltage: 5 Volts
Manufacturer: BrosTrend Technology LLC
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: July 9, 2018
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My reason for informing you this device works great is that I have a dual boot system with Window's & Linux now my wifi works with Linux which includes a cd for driver's
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025 by robert411
BrosTrend Model AC1L, 1200Mbps Wi-Fi adapter. Excellent durability, functionality, signal strength, compatibility with Ubuntu, and value for money. There is NO driver issue IF you run a supported Linux distro AND if your OS is UP TO DATE. I run the Debian-based Ubuntu 24.04.2 (Kubuntu flavor). "Up to date" in this case means the Linux kernel should be 6.2 or greater in order to utilize the adapter without needing to install drivers because they are included in the supported OS software. The supplied mini-CD disc includes other driver options, well explained. My computer was already connected to the Internet via Ethernet, which I keep connected to an Ethernet switch box in order to disconnect the computer from the Internet by turning the switch box dial to a vacant Ethernet port. To activate Wi-Fi connectivity, the switch box dial was used to disconnect the wired connection. After 15 seconds or so, the available Wi-Fi networks in my apartment building were displayed. Configuring the Wi-Fi connection amounted to entering the password for my network. Simple. I chose the 2.4 Ghz band (about one-third the speed of the 5 Ghz band) so that the computer would share the 2.4 ntwk with other devices of mine. It was virtually as fast as the wired connection, to my eyes. Recommended, without qualification.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by W. R. P.
Worked fine with Linux Mint 22.2 on a 2012 HP Pavilon desktop. Plug and Play. No problem identifying the usb wifi device. No need for any drivers. It just showed up in the wifi choices. Clicked on it and it worked. (much better than the stock 2012 built in wifi card). I averaged 199 MPS download and 245 MPS upload across 4 speed test sites for a total of 20 tests. My newish phone will get over 300 MBS regularly. So it was a decently speedy. I think the speed is limited because this old computer has only USB 2.0 and that was the max it could get with USB 2.0. A good product. I ultimately chose a cheaper usb wifi that was just 10% faster on the downloads. No complaints though, if the cheap one breaks I will purchase this one. Search around for linux wifi usb and you will find my other reviews and the one I kept.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2025 by fixing stuff
I gave this unit four stars only because once you have the adapter installed, it does the job well that it is designed to do. What exactly is it designed to do? That is part of where the catch comes in. It says it "works on Linux" but really they should have said it works on Debian based distributions. Others, which are not officially supported, they also provided instructions for on the web. I had in mind that this adapter would work to aid me in installing distributions to try out (I do distro reviews on YouTube). The first one I installed it into was a Debian based system, and the instructions were pretty clear on how to do it, even if a bit outdated (no need to add "busybox" onto the command, unless you are installing it on an ancient system). But you run one command and it is installed. That's fine for existing systems, but you have to have a LAN connection until you get it installed. Especially if and when you install a new system. So I would literally have to install it every time I tried out a new distro on my computer, and I can't do that without installing the distro first. On top of that, I could only install it on Debian based systems. When I followed the instructions for Arch Linux installation (it isn't officially supported nor a tested install), it involved extracting the source code from the DEB file and compiling it. They gave pretty good instructions on how to go about it, though with one typo or mistake ('sudo pacman -Sy' will not install anything on your computer, it just updates the repositories. It should be 'sudo pacman -S <pkg name>'). However, i encountered a driver error that I could do nothing to fix. So, "no Arch for me!" (says the Arch Nazi). At least on that computer. At least, not without using a temp LAN connection. Which I had hoped to get away from using. So despite the good speed and all, there are two issues that Linux users need to be aware of: 1) This is not a "plug n play" adapter. If you plan on using this to install a distribution or two, or more, don't buy this as you will not be able to use it to install anything since there is no way to install it until after you have installed the distro. This driver, as of today, cannot be found in any of the distribution repos. 2) This only has official support on Debian based distros such as Ubuntu and most any based on either Debian or Ubuntu, which probably covers somewhere around 55% of Linux users. Everyone else is lucky if it does install after using the instructions. And I'll throw in a 3) The "hidden" install instructions are in a PDF file on the mini-CD that comes with the unit, in the "Linux" directory. Why they don't tell folks that on the paper instructions for Windows and Mac that come with it, is unknown. Especially when this unit is advertised as being specifically for Linux users. Yet, at first glance, as several have said in these reviews, there doesn't appear to be any instructions for Linux. So who would I recommend this wifi adapter to? I would recommend it to anyone who has a bit of ability with a terminal/command line (one line for Debian users), just click and paste (probably why they put the instructions into a PDF file) and hit enter, pretty easy actually. And anyone with a Debian system, who doesn't plan on installing a bunch of systems, and who has access to a LAN Ethernet connection. If that description fits you, this is a great wifi adapter, look no further. Just be aware, DO NOT expect the Linux kernel to see and install this adapter out of the box. Because, well, it just won't do it. It's not designed to do that.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021 by R. L. Copple
I used this for lmde 6. (Linux Mint Debian 6). Worked great. Still working great.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025 by Steve Berger
Don't buy the model AC1L. It looks like a large USB flash drive. I have purchased two of these and both have failed the same way. The second one failed much sooner than the first one. Now it no longer operates in managed mode or master mode. I can still scan wifi networks with /usr/sbin/iwlist, but I can't connect to a wifi network with it, nor can I use it to create a wifi AP. It worked at first and then died shortly thereafter. This thing is a buggy pathetic mess. Customer support claimed that they don't simply wear out or go bad, but this is the second one in a row that has failed this way. I have done nothing to misuse or abuse it. Buy the model AC3L, the one with the two sticks, instead. It lasts longer and works better. It also has a much better range. This model AC1L is a total waste of money and should not be sold to anyone. II is shameful to sell such a lemon. Now I'm down like sixty bucks with nothing to show for it. I'm so disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025 by Trenix25