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laptop makers wi-fi driver or linksyss newest wusb11-ca(fr) - instant wireless usb network adapter??

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  1. Lina B.
    @shader_fox

    ugh. question for the network folks: do you install network drivers from the chip maker or from your PC maker? Im looking at WUSB11-CA(FR) - Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter from Linksys for my laptop. My prioirty is battery life. Is there any real risk in going newer than what the PC maker supports? Im not having serious issues right now, which is exactly why Im cautious 馃し Id rather not trade a working setup for a slightly newer version number unless theres a clear beenfit. any ideas??

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  2. Kofi
    @kofil395

    PC makers someitmes customize drivers for their hardware: antenna configuration, power management, or combined Wi-Fi/Bluetooth behavior :/ the chip maker's generic driver usually works fine but may not include those tweaks. worked for me anyway 馃し

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  4. Ash
    @ash_socket

    ok so chip maker drivers get bug fixes and security fixes sooner, if the OEM version is very old, theres a real argument for the newer one, especially for security. hope that helps :)

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  5. Bo F.
    @bo_tiny
    in reply to @ash_socket

    following, having the same problem. pro tip: write down what u change. i didnt and had to redo wusb11-ca(fr) from scratch

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  6. Vik Bauer
    @rustybench

    been there man a sensible approach: try teh newer driver, keep the OEM package downoladed, and note what changes. if sleep, battery or stability gets worse, go back to the OEM one.

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  7. Amara Koch
    @amara.koch

    exact same thing happened to my second monitor setup last month

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  8. Ash
    @ash_socket

    omggg finally got it working, thanks everyone u guys are the best!!!

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  9. Kofi
    @kofil395
    in reply to @ash_socket

    wait what on laptpos with Modern Standby, Id strongly prefer teh OEM driver. ive seen too many sleep issues with generic packages. but hey ymmv

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