the wireless device is a Rosewill RNX-N2LX. the driver is made for Linux kernel 2.6.32 and below.
Overall Review: Overall this is a perfect card for ANY computer. I'm not able to install a wireless driver into ubuntu 10.10. I haven't been running to long, but so far so good. Range is decent with the antennas it came with and speed/quality seems pretty good.Ĭons: NONE. put in the CD, click Windows or Linux, and hit next a few times.
Software install was again as easy as it gets. Ubuntu version11.10 (Server version) Wireless adapterRosewill RNX-N180UBE Driver installedr8712u - Note that this driver does not support nl80211, so certain tools including hostapd and iw are not available. it even came with 2 EXTRA screws in case you drop or lose one(?). This message is only visible to admins: Unable to display Facebook posts. Had to change the bracket since it comes with the full-size PCI bracket pre-attached, but changing it was as simple as it gets. Rosewill Holiday Guide 2018: Best Gifts for PC Gamers NovemRosewill has your holiday shopping covered We’ve compiled our favorites to help you find great gifts for the PC gamers and tech enthusiasts on your list, View on Facebook. This is nice since it allows you to use 1 for a basic 2db, and another for a 12 or 16 (in case you have 2 networks, or want it far away from the AP). The card is very small (about 2.5x2.5), comes with 2 RP-SMA jacks, and 2 antennas.
Pros: First off, the low-profile bracket is definitely not backwards as it went it just fine. Supports auto-installation and diagnostic utilities.ġ x RNX-N180PCe Wireless PCI Express adapterĪdditional Information Date First Available Support QoS Enhancement (WMM, WMM-PS Client mode) Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 (32/64bit), and Linux Kernel 2.6.xĬompiles with PCI Express TM Base Specification Rev. I kept on getting disconnected from a FREE public wifi that is more than 300 feet from my location and they both claim 1000mw or 2000mw which is all garbage. The Premietek and Etekcity didn't work on my OSX that well. Learn more about the Rosewill RNX-N180PCe Model BrandĦ4/128-bit WEP (Hex & ASCII), WPA(TKIP with IEEE 802.1x), WPA2(AES with IEEE 802.1x)ġ1 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan) Out of the four USB wireless adapters, only the Rosewill RNX-N180UBE, and Rosewell RNX-N250UBE work without a hitch on my OSX.