Raspberry Pi Dual-Band 5GHz/2.4GHz USB WiFi Adapter with Antenna [Discontinued]

IMPORTANT! To use this WiFi adapter with Raspberry Pi OS, you will need to install a driver. This adapter will not automatically work without driver installation!

We have documented the installation process for you here. Please note that this driver works as of 18/09/2023 however changes to Raspberry Pi OS or the driver repository are out of our control and may break at any time.

If the on-board WiFi antenna on your Raspberry Pi isn't giving you enough range, this dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz USB 2.0 WiFi adapter is a great option.

The antenna is dual-band meaning it can connect to a 2.4GHz or 5GHz network, and supports the 802.11ac standard (3 times faster than 802.11n networks). The USB 2.0 adapter features an LED status light and a removable antenna. Compatible with both the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 3B+/3. Installation The adapter requires driver installation which will take around 5 minutes. See our installation guide here. Features

* Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 3

* 150Mbps at 2.4GHz and 433Mbps at 5GHz

* The external high gain adjustable & detachable antenna provides wide coverage for your wireless network

* Backwards compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a

* LED status light

Specifications

* Chip: Realtek RTL8811cu

* Interface: USB 2.0

* Wireless transmit power: 20dBm

* Network Speed: 600Mbps

* Network Mode: Dual Band

* Applicable System: Windows Vista / XP / 2000/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS

* USB Head Size: 4.5 x 2 x 1.2cm

* Connector (USB end): RP-SMA Female

* Connector (Antenna): RP-SMA Male

* Antenna Length: 10.8cm

* Net Weight: 12g

* Datasheet

Package includes

* 1 x Dual Band 2.4G/5G USB Wifi Antenna Adapter

* 1 x CD (because the 90s lives on!)

Note: Does not include Raspberry Pi