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ELEMENT14 - WIPI - Frequency RF:2.4GHz
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A WiFi Dongle that just WORKS!
I have tried many different USB WiFi dongles for my various single board computers over the last few years. This is one of the single most transparent connections to WiFi that I have found, it just WORKS!
I am in a particularly difficult environment, using an Enterprise WiFi which requires login each time the Internet is accessed.
When I plugged in this dongle and powered up my new RPI 2-B board, to access the Internet, it immediately connected with the Enterprise WiFi and I was able to input my credentials.
I am very pleased with this device and highly recommend it!
May 12, 2015
Ralink2800 driver
Works with Raspbian. Uses rt2800 driver. Did not work with berryboot.
Not bad. Wish docs stated it was based on raiink chip. Not a bad thing, just need details in a spec sheet.
Also, as of 1/11/13, the pic of a red side car board is WRONG! This is a very petite USB dongle.
January 12, 2013
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Is this WiFi pretty much plug and play for the Pi or does it require installation of drivers for it to work?
2 years, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Did not work with 1/4/13 Berryboot.A:
It is natively supported by the Raspbian “Wheezy” Linux operating system.Details:
Does this support 2.4GHz and 5GHz, or just 2.4GHz operation?2 years, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Supports only 2.4GHz operation.Details:
It's a relatively cheap price and a great form factor for embedded-type applications, but there are lots of adapters out there with similar size and price.2 years, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
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It has got 64/128/152 bit WEP encryption, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security features. Supports IEEE 802.11n; backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b.This Wi-Pi wireless adapter uses the latest international wireless CCA air channel detection technology.
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I am planing to use this as my device that will open hot spot for my raspberry pi 512. I am wondering will it work as hot spot?2 years, 6 months ago
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Siri
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Have not tried it. Check if the rt2800usb driver supports host mode via hostapd.A:
It can be configured as a WiFi Hotspot. It allows you to connect to the internet over WiFi using the Raspberry Pi as the bridge to the internet.2 years, 6 months ago
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apaik
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Wi-Pi uses the latest 802.11n Wireless Technology, and can support data rates of up to 150 Mbps2 years, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Using this for some prototyping of data gathering setups. Currently pushing around 75 feed through two concrete walls with great signal strength in a fairly electrically busy environment.I have not pushed it to the limit yet, and as with most Wi-Fi parts, your mileage may vary.
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The range is the maximum usable distance between the WiFi access point and the WiFi Adapter, hope this helps.2 years, 6 months ago
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ExpertWitness
2 years, 6 months ago
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Bits
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Ralink. Uses rt2800 driver.Details:
Where are the specifications? The page seems to be completely missing any info at all on this device.2 years, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
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It can support data rates of up to 150 Mbps (11n), Frequency range of 2.4Ghz operartion, natively supported by the Raspbian “Wheezy” Linux operating system.Please refer below link for specifications of this WLAN module
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1669935.pdf
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I am trying to connect my Raspberry Pi board wirelessly through Wi-Pi. However, Wi-Pi is inactive after the system is idle for a while.I would like to know how to disable the power management feature so that the wireless router is always on.
2 years, 3 months ago
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Zhilong
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in the command prompt:nano /etc/network/interfaces
Then, under the wlan0 interface add the line:
wireless-power off
Then reboot
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In order to turn on/off the power management follow the below steps:1) Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+t
2) Now type: 'iwconfig' and press Enter: (‘iwconfig’ will then list all the available wireless devices connected to your system)
3) sudo iwconfig wlan0 power on
for more information visit below link:
http://wiki.debian.org/WiFi/HowToUse
http://wiki.debian.org/WiFi
Note:Please refer to below link for installing Debian power management utils
http://wiki.debian.org/DebianEeePC/HowTo/Configure#Power_management_.26_hotkeys
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Hi!I was looking at:
"RASPBERRY-PI - RASPBRRY-MODB-512M - MODEL B - ASSEMBLED BOARD ONLY"
The phrase "assembled board only" caught my eye. Do you carry components and boards to DIY? Or do you just mean I need to consider getting a power supply and other peripherals separately?
2 years, 2 months ago
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mnwingnut
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Board only, you need to purchase a power supply, network cable, and other components separately.A:
"Assembled Board Only" means here the kit comes with only board (assembled) and you need to buy other accessories like SD card, power supply, supporting HDMI cables, keyboard ..etcsorry we do not sell component and board separately for DIY.
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