Anyone know of some wifi adapters that will work with debian on a qubes novacustom laptop?

prime · July 9, 2024, 11:55pm

Hi, I want to order a Qubes certified laptop with novacustom.
I would like the onboard wifi/bluetooth disabled and use a wifi adapter.
Unfortunatly, the wifi adapter they sell only works with fedora.
I have experience with Debian and was wondering if anyone has found any wifi adapters that will work with Debian.
I would appreciate any advice,
P

apparatus · July 10, 2024, 6:03am

If you’re referring to Netgear A6150 then I think it should work in Debian as well, just use newer kernel version (6.2+), I think currently the stable kernel provided to qubes by dom0 is version 6.6 :

github.com

morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/USB_WiFi_Adapters_that_are_supported_with_Linux_in-kernel_drivers.md#chipset---realtek-rtl8812bu---supported-in-kernel-since-linux-kernel-62-2023

## USB WiFi adapters that are supported with Linux `in-kernel` drivers

USB WiFi adapters that are supported with `in-kernel` drivers are plug-and-play with most desktop distros. Additional work may be required for server distros as the maintainers of server distros seem to think that there are ethernet cables everywhere a user may choose to locate a server. Linux `in-kernel` drivers are preferable over `out-of-kernel` drivers for most users and use cases as problems with locating, installing and maintaining drivers are dramatically reduced allowing for a better experience.

Note: All USB WiFi adapters listed here are single-state (no Windows driver inside), single-function (no Bluetooth support) and use in-kernel drivers (Plug and Play). Buying adapters that meet this criteria greatly increases the probability of a satisfying experience that should last for many years.

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