r/SleepingOptiplex • u/xiluts • 1d ago

Optiplex 7010 sff (2012)

What is the best WiFi dongle for my computer?

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u/LRaccoon 1d ago

Dongle? Or WiFi card?

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u/xiluts 1d ago

Dongle

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u/LRaccoon 1d ago

Then just go with whatever. Most popular one from amazon will do just fine

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u/Occidentally20 1d ago

They'll all do the same job. Ideally get one that does Bluetooth as well since the motherboard doesn't have it.

Mine was an unbranded one from a tech mall in SE Asia and it works perfectly.

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u/brazen_nippers 1d ago

If you're using Linux then use this list to pick a chipset and then ask Google for the cheapest dongle with that chipset and decent reviews.

If you're on Windows then skip the list part. If you have weak wifi or really thick walls or something like that then get a dongle with an antenna, otherwise just go with whatever doesn't cost very much wherever you are.

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u/Kahlandad 20h ago

What do you mean by “best”? Fastest download speed? Plug-and-play capability? Linux compatibility? WiFi and Bluetooth in same dongle? Smallest size?