What Wifi Dongles Work For The Caanoo?

[dnlgreenwood]

I have a "Pluscom" wifi usb dongle (uses a ralink chip), it works, I see my wifi router, but I can't connect...

Looks like Caanoo does not like 26char long Wep key...

Yes, I know I can switch (and should) to WPA, but I use regularly my Nintendo DS/DSi, and they only accept wep...

I have three wifi dongle I'll try them all.

yeah, my laptop has that problem with its built-in adapter with a 64-digit wep network they use at school (sometimes shows up as WPA), but when I plug in my Ralink USB adapter, it works fine. I hope there is a patch or update that lets the Caanoo use long wep keys...


I'm glad to see that a Ralink chip works... I think it works because it uses the same or a similar chipset that the Caanoo adapter uses. Do you know which Ralink chip it is?
anyway, since there is a usb port, and there is an ext-to-usb adapter, maybe someone could plug in a bluetooth adapter and a wireless adapter in at the same time... or two wireless adapters and use one to make an ad-hoc network... I don't know. I wonder in any usb lan adapters work (ethernet)... I might order one once I get a Caanoo.

I found this, its a list of adapters that use ralink chips. http://ralink.rapla.net/
If you know what Mac chip or RF chip it uses, you could figure it out with that web page. Mine has a RT2501USB chipset.

I also made a list of what we know works... Please correct me if I am wrong, or missing information!
List of WLAN adaptors and chipsets thatWork/do not work for the Caanoo out of the box:




Manufacturer

Model

Works out of the box?

Chipset manufacturer

Chipset

Notes

MSI

US 300 EX lite

Yes

Ralink

RT2870/3070

One GPH uses

Buffalo

Nfiniti Wireless N

Yes

Ralink

RT2870




Edimax

EW-7811UN

No

Realtek

RTL8188CU

Here: (3)

Linux drivers are available (5)

Buffalo




Yes

Ralink

RT2870

Here: (1)

Netgear

WG311GE

No

Atheros




Linux drivers available (2)

Netgear

WG111GE

No

Realtak/Atheros/Intersil/Frisbee




Linux drivers available for v1-3, not T (2)

Pluscom

WU-RTL8187

No

RealTek




Linux drivers available (4)








































Notes:
(1):
http://www.engadget.com/photos/buffalo-wireless-n-devices/#3248379
(2):
http://linux-wless.passys.nl/query_part.php?brandname=Netgear
(3):
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=50160&tid=frooct
(4):
http://linux-wless.passys.nl/query_part.php?brandname=Pluscom
(5)

 

[u9i]

I have a "Pluscom" (small blue&white case, Model: WUR) wifi usb dongle (uses a ralink chip), it works, I see my wifi router, but I can't connect...

Looks like Caanoo does not like 26char long Wep key...

Yes, I know I can switch (and should) to WPA, but I use regularly my Nintendo DS/DSi, and they only accept wep...

I have three wifi dongle I'll try them all.

I think the dsi supports WPA, it is just hidden away in the configuration somewhere (really well hidden even).

 

[jutleys]

Buffalo’s Nfiniti™ Wireless-N High Power Compact USB Adapter offers a sleek and convenient way to add high-speed wireless connectivity through an available USB port on your Windows laptop or desktop. With faster wireless data rates and more coverage than legacy 802.11 products, Buffalo’s Wireless-N High Power Compact USB Adapter with adjustable flip-up antenna provides sufficient bandwidth and increased range to stream High-Defnition (HD) video, voice, and music. Support for the AirStation One-Touch Secure System™ (AOSS™) allows you to set up a high-speed, secure wireless network within minutes.
Features:
Fingertip-sized compact design, USB 2.0 support
Designed to meet 802.11n specifications, Up to 150Mbps speed rate;
Wi-Fi Certified™ to insure compatibility with other certified devices
Faster speed and greater range than standard 802.11g
Easy Setup with AirStation One-Touch Secure System™ (AOSS™)
Great for high-speed multimedia streaming or online gaming
Supports WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES), WEP(128/64bit) Security
Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b
Device Name: BUFFALO WLI-UC-GNM Wireless LAN Adapter
Hardware ID: USB\VID_0411&PID_01A2
Buffalo WLI-UC-GNM Wireless-N Ultra Compact USB Adapter Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Drivers:

 

[fettouhi]

I just got my Caanoo with the wifi stick from GPH and what auprise it doesn't work (being sarcastic). It sees my network but claims that it is an unprotected network... Don't tell me that the Caanoo doesn't support WPA/WPA2 or at least WEP?

 

[RobbW]

Fettouhi and others, if you take a look at the "I Need Help" subsection of the Caanoo forum, you'll find a Wi-Fi thread with many others (including myself) that can't get the included Caanoo (Ralink) Wi-Fi dongle to connect to their network. As I added to the other forum, the dongle works just fine in my Gateway Win7(32) Laptop, but when inserted into the Caanoo, it shows my WPA/WPA2(Auto) network as unprotected (unlocked padlock icon) and thus, I have no opportunity to manually enter a password for my network.

Given that I have a PS3, 2 Squeezebox3's, 1 Squeezebox Boom, 2 Slingboxes, 2 laptops, a Wii, an iPad, and 2 iPhone's connected without issue to my network, I'm inclined to think that the problem is a firmware bug with the present version of the Caanoo.

Given that we're probably a great sample of new users for the Caanoo community, how does this get reported up the ladder to those that could fix and patch their post-release bug?

Warm regards,

RobbW

 

[sam fisher]

You could try emailing Tony Han.

 

[fettouhi]

You could try emailing Tony Han.

Did that just now!

 

[Azerty16]

Hi everyone!
Do you think this wifi dongle work on the Caanoo:
http://www.sweex.com/en/assortiment/internet-networking/lan-cards/LW153/specificaties
Because i've got one and i just got this message:
"Network connection failed"
"Wifi Conection is over"
It's exaclty like when nothing is plug into the usb port and you tried to search a Wifi AP!
What that mean?

 

[Orion4874]

Ordered this one from DX. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.35897

It uses the Ralink RTL 8188 chipset and the price is right, just over $10USD. Hopez uploaded the drivers and setup scripts for this chipset on the Wiz archives here. http://dl.openhandhelds.org/cgi-bin/wiz.cgi?0,0,0,0,112,471

 

[paul3100]

just ordered Edimax Wi-Fi 150Mbps Mini USB - EW-7811UN then read it doesn't work on the caanoo !

is this true? can anyone confirm...

paul3100

 

[paul3100]

So just received my Edimax Wi-Fi 150Mbps Mini USB - EW-7811UN

Is there a sure way to test it ? i would assume going into settings/wifi it would hook up to something or just tell you its connected right?

If not is there some way of getting it to work with third party drivers or a possible future firmware update?

Its the best or at least worlds smallest wifi dongle (says so on the box lol) so a shame for it not to work!

paul3100

 

[u9i]

Hey paul3100, did you have any success with the Edimax wifi dongle?

/Uni

 

[paul3100]

well not 100% sure how to test it but i connected it to the usb host , went into settings and pressed the wireless lan and i get...

network connection failed.

So im guessing its not working! , im hoping support for this will come in a future firmware update either from gph or custom or perhaps suport could come from the apps them self's!

So no not working ( i don't think)

paul3100

 

[SiENcE]

Hi,

i can confirm, that this Sticks are working.

Hama WLAN USB-Stick 150 Mbps, Mini
http://www.amazon.de/Hama-WLAN-USB-Stick-Mbps-Mini/dp/B001NW98ZC/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3GL1HBMO9C5E1&colid=34R5HK9OZ2A51
(This one was tested using WPA2-PSK using AES.)

150Mbit LogiLink WL0049 WLAN USB Stick
http://www.amazon.de/150Mbit-LogiLink-WL0049-WLAN-Stick/dp/B001EDXUE0/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3RYIXPMQH3K9D&colid=34R5HK9OZ2A51


Caanoo Firmware:
Version: 1.0.1
Firmware: 2.6.24 Revision 120

I hope this helps.
Maybe we should to a sticky list of supported Sticks.

 

[jutleys]

http://www.engadget.com/photos/buffalo-wireless-n-devices/#3248379
does anyone know if this one will work cause its small and sexy and i think it uses railink 270

 

[u9i]

Jutley, i think someone said it should work. I tried to find it myself, but it is so new that the only places i found it were in US or canada.

 

[RZZ]

this pen drive works !

Manufacturer INTELLINET

Model 150N WIRELESS LAN USB ADAPTER (CODE 524698)

Works out of the box? YES, JUST PLUGGED AND IT WORKS

Chipset manufacturer REALINK

Chipset RT3070

 

[sam fisher]

I have one of these edimax adapters and use it for my desktop .

 

[u9i]

I have one of these edimax adapters and use it for my desktop .

aaand?

Are you saying/confirming that you use it for the desktop because it doesnt work on the caanoo?

 

[ruffnutts]

This is what I want to know - I like the sleek look of the edimax dongle - does it work or not lol

ruffnutts