I’m dedicating this thread to WiFi dongles and testing. Anyone who has tested is welcome to specify the model number as well as any additional information they may have regarding the hardware.
I’ve ordered the following and will be testing when it arrives on Wednesday:
Sounds good! I got it for 5.99 refurbished with Prime so I couldn’t pass it up. It seems like it will work with our setup based on the data sheet from the manufacturer’s website. It may need drivers, but they’re available. Time will tell…
This USB WiFi adapter carries the Realtek RTL8188CUS chip. If it were to work for you, it might serve as a reference. I have tried several wifi usb devices and none of them has worked for me. Some with Realtek chipset and others with Mediatek.
Luck!
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B + carries the Cypress CYW43455 chip and the Pi 3 uses Cypress CYW43438. Maybe you find some information on the manufacturer’s website.
Atheros AR9271 not working
Realtek RTL8723B not working
MediaTek RT2870 does not work
Ralink RT5370 does not work
Ralink RT2070L not working
I continue with more tests …
My Surface Pro USB Wired Nic did work out of the Box on the PI 3 and I would not have thought that would have been included - maybe the Surface Pro wireless Chipset Maxell would work?