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morrownr authored Jul 20, 2024
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Note: Single-state adapter.
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921au chipset.
Note: Uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID) for the mt7921au chipset: ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 5.18
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![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b2cd7c31-97cf-4c2f-8525-c64cbe85dfb8)

```
Note: Single-state adapter.
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921au chipset.
Note: Uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID) for the mt7921au chipset: ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 5.18
Note: Oldest LTS kernel that supports this adapter: kernel 6.1
Note: Recommended kernel: 6.6 or later
Note: Supported interface modes with recommended kernel:
* managed
* AP
* AP/VLAN
* monitor
* P2P-client
* P2P-GO
```

Amazon - 61 USD - [Panda PAU0F](https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Wireless%C2%AE-PAU0F-AXE3000-Adapter/dp/B0D972VY9B?th=1)
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```
Note: This is a single-state adapter. The Windows driver is supplied on a small flash drive.
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: The Windows driver is supplied on a small flash drive.
Note: This adapter uses the mt7921aun chipset.
Note: This adapter does not use the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID). See below.
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 6.4
Note: Oldest LTS kernel that supports this adapter: kernel 6.6
Note: Recommended kernel: 6.6 or later
Note: Supported interface modes with recommended kernel:
* managed
* AP
* AP/VLAN
* monitor
* P2P-client
* P2P-GO
```

Amazon - 69 USD [NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6E USB 3.0 Adapter (A8000) | AXE3000 Tri-Band Wireless](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B94R78N7)
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The Bad:
- Not PnP yet: A PATCH is scheduled to go into kernel 6.4. (Editor's note: the patch was merged in kernel 6.4.)
- Cost: At $99 USD MSRP this adapter is not inexpensive. (Editor's note: the price is lower from some sellers.)
- Packing: Minimal for the cost, unboxing is underwhelimg.
- Cost: At $99 USD MSRP this adapter is not inexpensive. (Editor's note: the price has been falling.)

```
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![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/797782/269444432-5d37d032-8b9b-498a-a4a9-fb135a9194b3.jpg)

```
Note: Single-state adapter.
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921au chipset.
Note: Uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID) for the mt7921au chipset: ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 5.18
Note: Oldest LTS kernel that supports this adapter: kernel 6.1
Note: Recommended kernel: 6.6 or later
Note: Supported interface modes with recommended kernel:
* managed
* AP
* AP/VLAN
* monitor
* P2P-client
* P2P-GO
```

Important: FENVI makes a very similar adapter that contains the rtl8852bu chipset. That is not what you want. The model number that you want is `FU-AX1800` and make sure the ad says `mt7921` in the ad or specifications.
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![image](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/assets/69053122/0b5c04bf-28cf-47f2-8dba-dd168b8fe27d)

```
Note: This adapter is a single-state adapter.
Note: This adapter uses the mt7921aun chipset.
Note: This adapter uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID): ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921au chipset.
Note: Uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID) for the mt7921au chipset: ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 5.18
Note: Oldest LTS kernel that supports this adapter: kernel 6.1
Note: Recommended kernel: 6.6 or later
Note: Supported interface modes with recommended kernel:
* managed
* AP
* AP/VLAN
* monitor
* P2P-client
* P2P-GO
```

Rokland - 59 USD - [ALFA AWUS036AXM WiFi 6E 3000 mbps Tri Band 2.4/5/6 GHz WiFi USB Adapter](https://store.rokland.com/collections/wifi-6-6e/products/alfa-awus036axm-wifi-6e-3000-mbps-tri-band-2-4-5-6-ghz-wifi-usb-adapter)
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![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/eedb3a26-4074-415b-8d5d-9a1ae4ca3cb1)

```
Note: Single-state adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921aun chipset.
Note: Single-state (no windows driver onboard, wifi only adapter.
Note: Uses the mt7921au chipset.
Note: Uses the standard Mediatek device ID (VID/PID) for the mt7921au chipset: ID 0e8d:7961
Note: Oldest kernel that supports this adapter: 5.18
Note: Oldest LTS kernel that supports this adapter: kernel 6.1
Note: Recommended kernel: 6.6 or later
Note: Supported interface modes with recommended kernel:
* managed
* AP
* AP/VLAN
* monitor
* P2P-client
* P2P-GO
```

Important: FENVI makes a very similar adapter that contains an rtl8852 chipset. That is not what you want. The model number that you want is `FU-AX1801D` and make sure the ad or specifications say `mt7921`.
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AlExpress - cheap - [Fenvi WiFi 6 USB Adapter](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005007088760987.html)

Review: pending
Review: pending.

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