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Ethernet adapter for Wi-Fi connection

Ethernet adapter for Wi-Fi connection

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destructor1
Junior Member
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04-06-2025, 01:26 PM
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You're seeking a solution to bridge your Linux setup with your Windows system using an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi. You have several USB Wi-Fi adapters and are considering connecting them via an Ethernet cable to a router for stable communication. The products you found appear to be universal extenders or broadband adapters, which can help establish a wired link between devices.
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destructor1
04-06-2025, 01:26 PM #1

You're seeking a solution to bridge your Linux setup with your Windows system using an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi. You have several USB Wi-Fi adapters and are considering connecting them via an Ethernet cable to a router for stable communication. The products you found appear to be universal extenders or broadband adapters, which can help establish a wired link between devices.

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nisophys16
Junior Member
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04-06-2025, 09:50 PM
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I see. You're looking for a Linux-compatible Wi-Fi adapter, not just any adapter. Could you tell me which distribution you're using?
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nisophys16
04-06-2025, 09:50 PM #2

I see. You're looking for a Linux-compatible Wi-Fi adapter, not just any adapter. Could you tell me which distribution you're using?

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eastland97
Senior Member
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04-12-2025, 04:23 PM
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They're looking for a wireless bridge or media bridge compatible with Smart TVs lacking WiFi. There might be some available on Newegg. You could also repurpose an old router using DDWRT to create your own solution, but it needs to support DDWRT functionality.
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eastland97
04-12-2025, 04:23 PM #3

They're looking for a wireless bridge or media bridge compatible with Smart TVs lacking WiFi. There might be some available on Newegg. You could also repurpose an old router using DDWRT to create your own solution, but it needs to support DDWRT functionality.

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DarkSkarlet
Senior Member
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04-12-2025, 09:21 PM
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You mentioned additional options to consider. You can review their router compatibility list at https://dd-wrt.com/support/router-database/ or you might want to purchase an access point with Ethernet ports, such as the one listed here: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-AC1200-Wi...01LFSDZCU/. This could work but it’s a costly solution and likely not practical. Did you tell me you already have Wi-Fi installed? If yes, did you verify whether your PC is using the built-in adapter or the onboard Wi-Fi?
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DarkSkarlet
04-12-2025, 09:21 PM #4

You mentioned additional options to consider. You can review their router compatibility list at https://dd-wrt.com/support/router-database/ or you might want to purchase an access point with Ethernet ports, such as the one listed here: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-AC1200-Wi...01LFSDZCU/. This could work but it’s a costly solution and likely not practical. Did you tell me you already have Wi-Fi installed? If yes, did you verify whether your PC is using the built-in adapter or the onboard Wi-Fi?