Need Correct Wireless Adapter for Ubuntu

[anandsai]

I have purchased a D Link wireless adaptor from Fry's. The customer rep researched Linux compatibility online before the purchase. The drives do not download after inserting the cd . Now a Fry's computer tech says it probably isn't compatible, and they have no idea which one (Wireless Adapter) will work. Reaching out the community forum for recommending a sure fire adapter so the internet can be available .
Thanks! anandsai

 

[Videodrome]

Good luck. I also have a nice used Emachine that runs well except my ethernet port is dead. Either I'll wind up putting in a LAN card or hunting for a compatible USB Wifi dongle.

EDIT: There are also Ethernet to USB adapters, but they may be hit and miss like the Wireless adapter.

 

[arochester]

Suggest me a reliable, out of the box, USB WIFI adapter for Ubuntu 13

http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1237279

 

[pane-free]

As far as adapters go, alfa is one of the best, IMHO

Caveat emptor!

As you found out -- stay away from D-link (and Cisco, I suggest, for security reasons) for linux!