| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | Extremely cheap ($5–$10) | Slow (150 Mbps max) | | Low power consumption | No 5 GHz band (crowded) | | Works on many legacy OSes | Difficult Linux driver installation |

A: No. This chip is 2.4 GHz only . It will not see 5 GHz networks.

Given that Wi-Fi 7 is on the horizon, why would anyone still use a 150 Mbps 2.4 GHz-only adapter?

| Feature | Specification | |---------|----------------| | | 802.11n (backward compatible with 802.11b/g) | | Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz only (no 5 GHz support) | | Maximum Link Rate | 150 Mbps (theoretical) | | Antenna Configuration | 1x1 SISO (Single Input, Single Output) | | Interface | USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 | | Security | 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS | | Operating Modes | Client (Station), Soft-AP, Monitor mode (limited) | | Typical Power Draw | ~500 mA (via USB port) |