Which wireless USB adapter should I buy to use with BackTrack?

phrozenfearz · 12-19-2006, 10:36 PM

Hey guys, I've got BackTrack and it (just like all other Linux distros) hates my built in Broadcom4306 Wireless Card...

What inexpensive USB adapter could I get that BackTrack already supports (or would be easy to add support to?)

Thanks,
phrzn

farslayer · 12-19-2006, 10:57 PM

USB Wireless.. yuck, hard to get working, low power, limited range.. practically worthless..

Why not go for a PCI or PCMCIA Wireless adapter instead ?

Broadcom 4306 in Linux

Electro · 12-20-2006, 12:26 AM

I recommend wired to wireless bridge (aka Access Points). They are OS independent. If you want low latency and ease of setup, wireless Access Points are better. I do not recommend internal wireless NIC because they do not have sensitivity and transmitting power compared to external devices. Also internal wireless NIC does produce problems with the computer.