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LoneWolf_
Mar 24, 2019Aspirant
Need a little help here with Linux Mint.
I just installed Linux Mint (Cinnamon) version 1.9, everything when fine BUT when trying to connect to my local LAN & Internet, I can get nothing but a "Wired Connection" So my question is how can I ...
- Mar 27, 2019
I just ordered BrosTrend 1200Mbps USB WiFi Network Adapter from Amazon, and it is made for Linux from what I've read about it, and shouldn't have any problems connecting my Linux Mint to my network, and the internet. I don't get why Netgear doesn't make an adapter that is Linux ready right out of the box.
michaelkenward
Mar 27, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Not sure what is going here.
I have yet to see a Netgear USB adaptor that does not show the model number.
For the A6100 it is on the USB insert. I have one.
LoneWolf_
Mar 27, 2019Aspirant
I just ordered BrosTrend 1200Mbps USB WiFi Network Adapter from Amazon, and it is made for Linux from what I've read about it, and shouldn't have any problems connecting my Linux Mint to my network, and the internet. I don't get why Netgear doesn't make an adapter that is Linux ready right out of the box.
- michaelkenwardMar 28, 2019Guru - Experienced User
LoneWolf_ wrote:
I don't get why Netgear doesn't make an adapter that is Linux ready right out of the box.
Probably too busy trying to keep up with its Windows stuff. (It isn't that good at Mac gear either in this sector.) Not to mention the comparatively tiny market.