Ubuntu install for example, requires the computer to have wired connection to the internet. If your computer is not near the ethernet switch, then using a plug and play wireless network adapter, such as this USB wireless network adapter will help.

We just have installed Ubuntu 22 server on a Mac Mini, using the USB wireless network adapter, please see photos.

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For Ubuntu 20.x to 22.x and CentOS Stream 9, plug and play, no need to install driver. We have tested with the above Linux versions.Do NOT purchase if your Linux is NOT Ubuntu 20.x through 22.x or CentOS Stream 9 if you do not want to research drivers. Install wifi drivers for is NOT straight forward, keep that in mind.

To find out what version of Ubuntu or CentOS is running, click Setup app, then click \"About\", version of Ubuntu or CentOS will show.

AC1200 Dual Band 2.4Ghz & 5.8Ghz Wifi 802.11ac USB 3.0 Ubuntu Linux Adapter!!

with 2 built in antennas.The dual antennas increase the range, great for the Linux box that is far away from the router, still maintain good wireless signals and speed.

Works great with Ubuntu 20.x through 22.x and CentOS Stream 9, no driver install needed, plug and play, tested!!

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