--- product_id: 82124659 title: "AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L)" brand: "brostrend" price: "$120.57" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bros Trend" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/82124659-ac1200-usb-wifi-adapter-for-linux-model-ac1l store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # 867Mbps 5GHz blazing speed WPA3 & AES advanced encryption Multi-OS Linux & Windows support AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) **Brand:** brostrend **Price:** $120.57 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Unlock lightning-fast Linux WiFi β€” because your network deserves the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) by brostrend - **How much does it cost?** $120.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/82124659-ac1200-usb-wifi-adapter-for-linux-model-ac1l) ## Best For - brostrend enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brostrend brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rock-Solid Security:** Stay protected with WPA3-SAE, WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP encryption protocols safeguarding your network privacy. - β€’ **Blazing Dual-Band Speeds:** Experience ultra-fast 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz for seamless 4K streaming and lag-free gaming. - β€’ **Compact & Durable Design:** Sleek, gold-plated USB 3.0 port ensures faster data transfer and a stable connection on any laptop or desktop. - β€’ **Plug & Play with Pro Support:** Easy installation with driver downloads and expert BrosTrend support ensures zero downtime and maximum productivity. - β€’ **Universal Linux Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with 30+ Linux distros including Ubuntu, Kali, Mint, Debian, Raspberry Pi OS, plus Windows 7-11 support. ## Overview The BrosTrend AC1L Linux USB WiFi Adapter delivers dual-band AC1200 speeds (867Mbps on 5GHz, 300Mbps on 2.4GHz) with broad compatibility across 30+ Linux distributions and Windows 7-11. Featuring advanced WPA3 encryption, gold-plated USB 3.0 connectivity, and multiple working modes, it’s designed for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed wireless performance on desktops, laptops, and single-board computers like Raspberry Pi. ## Description Product Description By inserting BrosTrend AC1L Dual Band USB Wireless Adapter for Linux to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port of your desktop, laptop PC, you can obtain maximum Wi-Fi speed of 867Mbps on 5GHz WiFi connection or 300Mbps on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. You can use the 5GHz Wireless band for smooth gaming and HD streaming, and the 2.4GHz band for video calls and shopping online. Connect Your PC of Linux/Windows to 1200Mbps Dual Band WiFi By connecting this dual band Linux USB WiFi adapter to any USB ports of your laptop, desktop of Linux/Windows, you can get range extended wireless connection of 867Mbps on 5GHz Wi-Fi band or 300Mbps on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. You can use the 5GHz Wireless band for smooth gaming and HD streaming, and the 2.4GHz band for video calls and shopping online. Taking advantage of the 802.11 ac Wi-Fi technology, this AC1200 Linux USB Wireless Adapter works with the latest WiFi 6 routers, also works with WiFi 5 routers, including routers of 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a. Secure your devices and network privacy by supporting wireless encryption: WPA3-SAE, WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP, 802.1x Note: This Linux WiFi adapter works on desktop computers, laptops, single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, Odroid, RockPro64, and even virtual machines like VirtualBox, KVM, QEMU, VMWare. Supported Architectures : x86_64/ x86_32(PCs, VirtualBox...), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid...) Supported Modes : IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO To install the driver on Linux OSes, an Internet connection is required at the time of installation, so as to be able to download the driver and its dependencies. That means that you might have to use a wired connection, i.e. a LAN cable. Works with Linux and Comes with Professional Linux Support Compatible with all distributions that have Linux kernel 6.2 or newer (after February 2023) Ubuntu 24.10~16.04 (all flavors: Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, GNOME, Budgie, Cinnamon, Kylin, MATE, Studio, Unity), Raspberry Pi OS 12~8, Debian 13~8, Linux Mint 22~18, Kali, Bodhi Linux, elementary OS, Feren OS, Freespire, KDE neon, Linux Lite, LinuxFX, LXLE, Netrunner, Nitrux, Peppermint OS, Trisquel, Voyager, Zorin OS; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 Currently NOT compatible with some distributions with old Linux kernels such as RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap. High Speed WiFi Connection for your PC USB 3.0 Port with Gold Plated USB 3.0 port with gold plated, which works 10 times faster than USB 2.0; USB port with gold plated ensures more solid network connection on your computer; and backward compatible with USB 2.0 port Wireless Connection of 867Mbps on 5GHz or 300Mbps on 2.4GHz Taking advantage of the latest 802.11 ac Wi-Fi technology, this Ubuntu wifi adapter brings you with superior wireless speed of 867Mbps on 5GHz WiFi band or 300Mbps on 2.4GHz. Works 4 times faster than previous wireless-N adapters Compact Design for your PC Comes with compact design, this Ubuntu USB wireless adapter will fit your desktop or laptop PC perfectly USB Wireless Adapter for Better Wireless Connection on Various OSes Wi-Fi Antennas Integrated on Board Comes with 2X internal wifi antennas integrated on board Double-Sided LED Indicators Easy to monitor the working status of your WiFi Dongle Also Supported Windows This USB Wireless Adapter also works with Windows including -Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, 32 Bit or 64 Bit OS (does NOT support MAC, Windows XP, Windows Vista) Save your investment and you can have one USB wifi adapter working with various OSes. Review: Plug and play on Linux - Excellent item. Worked right out of the box on Linux Zorin OS - no need to download additional drivers. Review: Excellent - works great on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - but not plug-and-play - I'm using the BrosTrend AC1L Wireless Dual Band USB Adaptor on a 10 year old Asus X401A laptop to give me 5GHz Wifi - the laptop only has 2.4GHz as standard. It works very well, much faster than I expected since the laptop has only USB-2 ports. I don't normally review products I buy on desertcart but this one is good enough to make me do so. So, if you are looking for a dual band wi-fi USB adaptor for Linux, then you need to read the description from BrosTrend very carefully to make sure it will work for you. Specifically, it does not work on all Linux distros. So, make sure your distro is not on the unsupported list - as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Centos are for example. If you pass this test, make sure the version of your Linux distro is present in the supported list. If it is, you are good to go. For anything else, contact BrosTrend by email and ask them, don't waste your time and money on a gamble. Before you order from desertcart, check again that you are ordering the Linux adaptor, rather than the Windows or Apple one. What you will receive will be the adaptor and a mini-CD containing drivers. The packaging will also tell you that you can contact BrosTrend for technical support. I found I didn't need the support ticket, I simply went to the BrosTrend website and found the download page for the AC1L, and downloaded the Quick Installation Guide for Linux. It's a PDF that gets displayed using a Google online viewer but it works fine. I then followed the instructions absolutely as specified - they are complete, simple and commendably brief. The installation script downloads all of the necessary libraries and code to build the driver, and installs it in kernel space. The run time on my (aged) laptop is about 15 minutes, the compilation phase takes several minutes so be patient. Once complete, I didn't even need to reboot, after a minute or so I could see two wireless network interfaces in Wi-Fi Settings. These are the two network interfaces of the AC1L and they both work! I can choose either as the interface I want to use, and additionally the Aeroplane Mode function key of the Asus turns off both of them. The performance of the 5GHz is surprisingly good - bear in mind I am using USB-2 on a 10 year old laptop, your experience may vary. Finally, if you send your desertcart order number to support@brostrend.com, you get 30 months warranty on the product, rather than just 24 months. It doesn't get much better than this. ## Features - MULTI-OS SUPPORTED: Compatible with all distributions that have Linux kernel 6.2 or newer (after February 2023), such as Ubuntu 24.10~16.04 (all flavors: Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, GNOME, Budgie, Cinnamon, Kylin, MATE, Studio, Unity), Raspberry Pi OS 12~8, Debian 13~8, Linux Mint 22~18, Kali, Bodhi Linux, elementary OS, Feren OS, Freespire, KDE neon, Linux Lite, LinuxFX, LXLE, Netrunner, Nitrux, Peppermint OS, Trisquel, Voyager, Zorin OS; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 - SUPPORTED ARCHITECTURES: x86_64/x86_32 (PCs, VirtualBox..), aarch64/armhf (Raspberry Pi 2+, Odroid...) - FAST WI-FI SPEED: Linux 5GHz USB WIFI Dongle supplies 867Mbps Wi-Fi Speed on 5GHz Band or 300Mbps Speed on 2.4GHz Band, Best choice for Online 4K Video Streaming, Gaming, High Quality Music and Youtube by Using this AC1200 Dual Band Ubuntu USB Wifi Adapter; It can Works 4 Times Faster than 802.11b/g/n USB Wireless Adapter - MULTIPLE WORKING MODES: This Linux compatible usb wifi adapter supports these mode: IBSS, Managed, AP, P2P-client, P2P-GO. The chipset model number is Realtek RTL8812BU or RTL8822BU - ADVANCED ENCRYPTION SECURITY: Secure your devices and network privacy by supporting wireless encryption: WPA3-SAE, WPA2/WPA/WEP, AES/PSK/TKIP, 802.1x - UNSUPPORTED DISTRIBUTIONS: Currently NOT compatible with some distributions with old Linux kernels such as RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE Leap ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07FCNP2VL | | Best Sellers Rank | 20,735 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 178 in USB Computer Network Adapters | | Box Contents | AC1L Linux USB WiFi Dongle, Installation CD, User Guide | | Brand | BrosTrend | | Brand Name | BrosTrend | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Computer, PC | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, MacOS, Windows | | Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Computer, PC | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,224 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n | | Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Megabits Per Second | | Data link protocol | IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware interface | USB 3.0 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.9L x 2.6W x 0.8H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Linux USB WiFi Adapter, Kali Linux USB WiFi Adapter, USB WiFi Adapter Linux, Linux USB WiFi Adapter, Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter | | Item Weight | 9.9 Grams | | Manufacturer | BrosTrend Technology LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | AC1L-Linux | | Model Number | 1200Mbps Linux USB WiFi Adapter | | Product Warranty | Register for 2-Year Warranty | | Product dimensions | 7.9L x 2.6W x 0.8H centimetres | | UPC | 742186982236 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BrosTrend - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Computer, PC - **Data link protocol:** IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n - **Data transfer rate:** 1200 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 - **Item weight:** 9.9 Grams - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Product dimensions:** 7.9L x 2.6W x 0.8H centimetres - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mU3AKjimL.jpg) ![AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MH0S5uIjL.jpg) ![AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bbpYOeg2L.jpg) ![AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Wor72spTL.jpg) ![AC1200 USB WiFi Adapter for Linux (Model # AC1L) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51duFaPA6GL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this work on Ubuntu 22.10?** A: Hello. BrosTrend Linux USB WiFi Adapter supports operating systems so far as below: Linux kernels up to 6.0, Ubuntu 22.10~ 16.04, Debian 11/10/9/8, Linux Mint 21/20/19/18, LMDE 5/4/3/2/1, Kali Linux, Pop!_OS, Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) 11/10/9/8, GNOME, MATE, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Budgie, Kylin, MX Linux, Elementary OS, Zorin OS, KDE neon, antiX Linux, Q4OS, Parrot OS, PureOS, Bodhi, deepin, Linux Lite, SparkyLinux, Peppermint OS, Devuan; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 In case you need any help, please contact us at support@brostrend.com Best regards, Layna from BrosTrend Technical Support Team Technical Support Email: support@brostrend.com **Q: Does this work on Ubuntu 14.04?** A: Hello, No, this BrosTrend AC1L Linux wifi adapter does NOT support Ubuntu 14.04 old version. It is compatible with newer version Ubuntu16.04 and 18.04 and later version, it also supports Linux Mint / Debian / Raspbian / Kali-Linux / Xubuntu and Lubuntu...etc. Please note that we provide Linux Support Ticket for this model and 2 years warranty. If you have any further qustion, please send email to us at: support@brostrend.com , we will provide technical support to you within 24 hours. Best Regards, Simon from BrosTrend Technical Support Team **Q: Will it work with a raspberry pi 4b? i have the 2018 board where only the wifi doesn't work. it see the wifi, but it won't attach. will this help it?** A: Hello, BrosTrend Linux wifi adapter works with raspberry pi 4b. We currently provide drivers for Debian based Linux OSes, such as Ubuntu, Kali Linux and Linux Mint. Internet connection is a need for driver installation. Before you use this Linux wifi adapter, please disable your built-in wifi card. In case you have any doubt about this Linux wifi adapter, please feel free to let us know by sending an email to support@brostrend.com We will assist you within 24 hours. Best regards, Nicole from BrosTrend Technical Support Team **Q: Is this brostrend ac1l plug-and-play compatible with linux mint 20, or does it need "compiling" or other actions to work?** A: Hello, BrosTrend AC1L Linux USB WiFi adapter does NOT support plug-and-play on Linux OS. You need to install the driver manually. Currently our drivers work with these following OSes: Ubuntu16.04/16.10/17.04/17.10/18.04/18.10/19.04/19.10/20.04/20.10, Debian 8/9/10, Linux Mint 18/19/20, LMDE 1/2/3/4, Kali, Raspberry Pi OS 8/9/10, MATE, GNOME, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Budgie, Kylin, MX Linux, Pop! OS, Elementary OS, Zorin OS, KDE neon, antiX Linux, Q4OS, Parrot OS, PureOS, Bodhi, deepin, Linux Lite, SparkyLinux, Peppermint OS, Devuan; Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP; MAC OS X 10.9-10.14. Hardware supported: PCs (x86_32, x86_64), Raspberry Pi 2+ (armhf, Kali aarch64), Odroid, VirtualBox. Please kindly note that an Internet connection is a need for the driver installation. Our drivers work with kernels up to and including 5.8. If you have any doubt about this Linux WiFi adapter, please feel free to let us know by sending an email to support@brostrend.com We will assist you within 24 hours. Best regards, Nicole from BrosTrend Technical Support Team ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug and play on Linux *by B***E on 17 June 2026* Excellent item. Worked right out of the box on Linux Zorin OS - no need to download additional drivers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent - works great on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - but not plug-and-play *by G***E on 31 March 2022* I'm using the BrosTrend AC1L Wireless Dual Band USB Adaptor on a 10 year old Asus X401A laptop to give me 5GHz Wifi - the laptop only has 2.4GHz as standard. It works very well, much faster than I expected since the laptop has only USB-2 ports. I don't normally review products I buy on Amazon but this one is good enough to make me do so. So, if you are looking for a dual band wi-fi USB adaptor for Linux, then you need to read the description from BrosTrend very carefully to make sure it will work for you. Specifically, it does not work on all Linux distros. So, make sure your distro is not on the unsupported list - as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Centos are for example. If you pass this test, make sure the version of your Linux distro is present in the supported list. If it is, you are good to go. For anything else, contact BrosTrend by email and ask them, don't waste your time and money on a gamble. Before you order from Amazon, check again that you are ordering the Linux adaptor, rather than the Windows or Apple one. What you will receive will be the adaptor and a mini-CD containing drivers. The packaging will also tell you that you can contact BrosTrend for technical support. I found I didn't need the support ticket, I simply went to the BrosTrend website and found the download page for the AC1L, and downloaded the Quick Installation Guide for Linux. It's a PDF that gets displayed using a Google online viewer but it works fine. I then followed the instructions absolutely as specified - they are complete, simple and commendably brief. The installation script downloads all of the necessary libraries and code to build the driver, and installs it in kernel space. The run time on my (aged) laptop is about 15 minutes, the compilation phase takes several minutes so be patient. Once complete, I didn't even need to reboot, after a minute or so I could see two wireless network interfaces in Wi-Fi Settings. These are the two network interfaces of the AC1L and they both work! I can choose either as the interface I want to use, and additionally the Aeroplane Mode function key of the Asus turns off both of them. The performance of the 5GHz is surprisingly good - bear in mind I am using USB-2 on a 10 year old laptop, your experience may vary. Finally, if you send your Amazon order number to support@brostrend.com, you get 30 months warranty on the product, rather than just 24 months. It doesn't get much better than this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watch out with Linux and the Raspberry pi. *by N***G on 22 November 2025* Be careful if you are buying this item for a Linux machine. I can't judge it for Windows or MAC. The rest of this is quite technical..... Basically it will not work out of the box on new versions of Linux which in my case was Debian 13 (Trixi) and I am using it on a Raspberry pi 3b (ARM64). This is because at this moment in time (Nov 2025) Debian 13 doesn't include a working set of device drivers for this network device running with the Realtek RTL8812BU/AU chipset. I have no doubt that it will get fixed eventually in a future release of Debian 13's kernel. I was actually a bit suspicious because on the 'BrosTrend' website, there is very sparce information about installing it on Linux, yet Windows and MAC is well documented. If, like me you are able to rebuild the kernel, then you will be able to get it going by downloading an applicable set of souce code from github for the RTL8812BU/AU. After rebuilding the kernel I tested it and it worked as a network adaptor and I was able to connect to the Internet. I then tried to set it up as an AP. I managed to connect my phone to the AP, but there wasn't any Internet. It tuned out to be a routing configuration (iptables) issue on the Pi. I fixed that and the Internet finally came alive. However im not totally convinced of its overall reliability, plus the speed is quite poor. I have read various reports about the Realtek RTL8812BU/AU chipset under linux and its not brilliant. I believe that I can tune it somewhat, but its never going to be good. I was going to send it back to Amazon, but I will actually keep hold of it so I can keep playing with it. Now, I need one that will actually work well on linux. ## Frequently Bought Together - BrosTrend Linux USB WiFi Adapter 1200Mbps for Ubuntu Mint Debian Kubuntu Mate Zorin PureOS Raspberry Pi 2+ Windows etc. Linux Compatible Wi-Fi Adapter Wireless Dual Band 5GHz 867Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps - BrosTrend 650Mbps Linux Compatible WiFi Adapter Supports Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Zorin, PureOS, Raspberry Pi 2+, Windows, Dual Band USB Wireless Adapter w/ Long Range WiFi Antenna - BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter for Ubuntu, Mint, Kali, Debian, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Mate, Zorin, PureOS, Raspberry Pi 2+, Windows 11, 1200Mbps, 5GHz/2.4GHz, Long Range 2X5dBi Antennas, USB3.0 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/82124659-ac1200-usb-wifi-adapter-for-linux-model-ac1l](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/82124659-ac1200-usb-wifi-adapter-for-linux-model-ac1l) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*