You can start looking here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open_source_wireless_drivers#Linux It's probably not a perfect answer as it only lists chipset compatibility, but I hope it's at least a start.
I personally have a Netgear WN111, using it with hostapd as an access point. It is stable in G mode. When I try to set it up in N mode, it seems to just stop responding under load. I saw a couple messages on other lists that others have had the same problem. G is good enough for my use, so I stopped searching. I have not tried it as a client. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joseph Areeda Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Any recommendations for a compatible USB WiFi? I tried to use the Broadcom WiFi that came with the motherboard (don't have the model number right now). It seemed to not be recognized although Windows sees it fine in another system. Would someone recommend a good USB Wifi that has current drivers for SL6.3? Or point me to a list of drivers available in the release repositories? It's a long story but we need both wired and wireless on this system and easier to buy a compatible interface rather than do much work to find non-standard drivers. Thank you, Joe
