looking for WiFi on Desktop? a solution, TP-Link Archer T5E

gbp0488

I was looking for a way to connect my desktop to WiFi.

I opted for a PCIe add-in board from TP-Link, Archer T5E. It actually is implemented as a carrier board for an Intel WiFi laptop WiFi M.2 module ( Intel 7265NGW). Installation was very easy, Windows driver loaded with no problem, and no issues so far. Off Amazon for $35.

(I got this because I was having issues with the wired LAN connection, Subsequently, came across the IPV6 TCP ChkSum Offload bug and got the wired LAN fixed.)

Cang_Household

To get around the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload issue, just avoid any Intel Ethernet cards.

RTL-8156B or 8125B based USB or PCIe cards are selling for less than $20.

One example: https://www.amazon.com/goCoax-2-5GBase-T-Compatibility-Supporting-Compatible/dp/B09F5P392Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LI8KKL61BFRP&keywords=8125b+gocoax&qid=1687643019&sprefix=8125b+gocoax%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-2

Windows has driver built in, Linux driver for this is r8152 (for 8156b), or r8125 kernel modules with userspace patching.