External WIFI for Pi Player

External WIFI for Pi Player

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Plug-in USB. Enable secondary wifi in player enter credentials different than primary. (It just needs info but it will use primary wifi if valid). Restart Player and ensure that wlan1 has and IP address.


Here is a list of models that are to work based on their chipsets and driver support. We have tested and verified the unit above.

1. Realtek Chipsets

  • RTL8188CUS
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN725N, Edimax EW-7811Un
    • Driver: rtl8192cu
  • RTL8192CU
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN822N v3, D-Link DWA-131 E1
    • Driver: rtl8192cu

2. MediaTek Chipsets

  • MT7601U
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN727N v4, ELECOM WDC-150SU2M, EDUP MS8551
    • Driver: mt7601u
  • MT7612U
    • Models: Linksys WUSB6300, D-Link DWA-171
    • Driver: mt76x2u

3. Atheros Chipsets

  • AR9271
    • Models: TP-Link TL-WN722N, Alfa AWUS036NHA
    • Driver: ath9k_htc
  • RT5370
    • Models: Edimax EW-7811Un, Tenda W311MI
    • Driver: rt2800usb
  • RT5572
    • Models: Panda Wireless PAU09, Alfa AWUS051NH
    • Driver: rt2800usb

The models listed above are plug-and-play and don’t require additional configuration.