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Helles
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Sep 16, 2021
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Compatible WiFi Dongle for Windows 2016 Server

Need a USB 3 WiFi dongle that will work with Windows 2016 Server Standard.

  • If it works with windows 10 it should work with server 2016. 

    I've tried a couple different ones (not netgear) with my windows server 2016 and not had issues. 

    I've just done it for testing as I prefer my servers hardwired in. Or with a bit wider of backhaul.

    You could also get a (decent) wireless extender and hardwire it in. Then you have the added benefit of a wireless extender to add coverage/capabilities. 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
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    If it works with windows 10 it should work with server 2016. 

    I've tried a couple different ones (not netgear) with my windows server 2016 and not had issues. 

    I've just done it for testing as I prefer my servers hardwired in. Or with a bit wider of backhaul.

    You could also get a (decent) wireless extender and hardwire it in. Then you have the added benefit of a wireless extender to add coverage/capabilities.