WiFiAdapter » History » Revision 3
Revision 2 (Wolfgang Wiedmeyer, 03/26/2017 05:41 PM) → Revision 3/43 (Wolfgang Wiedmeyer, 03/26/2017 05:42 PM)
h1. Enabling WiFi with a USB WiFi adapter All Replicant-supported devices need non-free firmware to be loaded to make the internal WiFi work. See the [[Wifi|WiFi research page]] for more information. Free replacements for the non-free firmware do not yet exist. free firmware for adapters with AR9271 chipset Galaxy S 2, Galaxy S 3 and Note 2 supported OTG-cable needed h2. Supported WiFi adapters link to some external resources that explain how the chipset can be identified on a GNU/Linux system link to useful online hardware databases h3. Known to work h3. Should work but not tested h2. Using the WiFi adapter with the RepWifi app preferred h2. Using the WiFi adapter with the WiFi scripts h2. Known issues high battery drain, possible battery damage or shortened lifecycle for batteries adapter is not powered when low battery charge Displayed battery charge level may not be accurate (likely lower because of quick drain) which devices work best? Note 2 (big battery) -> Galaxy S 3 -> Galaxy S 2 (instabilities, battery issues) [[ReplicantUSBNetworking#Known-issues|Known issues for USB networking]] apply here, too.