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Black USB 3.0 wireless adapter dongle with fold-out antenna

PISKEKAT

PISKEKAT AC1200 USB3.0 Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter

SKU CH-MV2X-E0P0H

A USB 3.0 dual-band wireless adapter delivering 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with Linux kernel 6.7 support and monitor-mode capability

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  • Broad Linux kernel 6.7 support runs on Ubuntu 23.10 through 16.04
  • Raspberry Pi 2+ and Odroid work on aarch64 and armhf architectures
  • Dual-band AC1200 delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • USB 3.0 interface provides four times the throughput of 802.11 b/g/n adapters
  • Multiple modes include Monitor, IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client and P2P-GO

Linux-Compatible Dual-Band Adapter

The PISKEKAT AC1200 is a USB 3.0 wireless network adapter built around a Realtek RTL8812BU or RTL8822BU chipset. It delivers 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band for combined AC1200 throughput. The device supports monitor, IBSS, managed, AP, P2P-client and P2P-GO operating modes. It connects via a standard USB 3.0 interface and uses WPA2, WPA, WEP, AES, PSK, TKIP and 802.1x encryption.

Linux Users and ARM Board Owners

This adapter targets developers, administrators and hobbyists running Ubuntu 16.04 through 23.10, Debian 8 through 12, Linux Mint 18 through 21, Kali, Raspberry Pi OS 8 through 12 and numerous other distributions on kernels up to 6.7. It also runs on Windows 7 through 11. Supported architectures cover x86_64, x86_32, aarch64 and armhf, making it suitable for PCs, virtual machines, Raspberry Pi 2+ and Odroid boards. Buyers needing Bluetooth, integrated antenna diversity or driver support beyond kernel 6.7 should look at alternative hardware.

Kernel 6.7 Compatibility Ceiling

The decisive specification is the maximum supported Linux kernel version of 6.7. Any system running a newer kernel may lack driver support for the Realtek chipset, preventing the adapter from functioning. Verify your distribution kernel version before purchase to ensure the AC1200 will operate correctly.

Highlights

  • Broad Linux kernel 6.7 support runs on Ubuntu 23.10 through 16.04
  • Raspberry Pi 2+ and Odroid work on aarch64 and armhf architectures
  • Dual-band AC1200 delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • USB 3.0 interface provides four times the throughput of 802.11 b/g/n adapters
  • Multiple modes include Monitor, IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client and P2P-GO

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What USB port version must my computer have to use the 5 GHz 867 Mbps link?

A USB 3.0 port is required to reach the 5 GHz 867 Mbps rate; on USB 2.0 the throughput will be limited by the bus.

Will this adapter work if I keep an older 802.11n router on the 2.4 GHz band?

Yes, the adapter connects at up to 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and is backward compatible with 802.11b/g/n networks.

How can I verify the Realtek RTL8812BU or RTL8822BU chipset is active after plugging it in?

Run lsusb in a terminal; the device ID for the Realtek RTL8812BU or RTL8822BU chipset should appear in the listing.

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