If you support remote workers using cheap USB WiFi dongles, you've seen the "Zotex" brand fail after a Windows Update.
Save this for your next ticket. 💾
A: This is a power management issue. Go to Device Manager > Network adapters > Zotex device > Power Management tab > Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
The problem? They use but ship with a custom INF file that breaks after OS updates.
A: Possibly. If the chipset is RTL88x2BU, compile the 88x2bu driver from GitHub. Standard Raspbian may not include it.
If you support remote workers using cheap USB WiFi dongles, you've seen the "Zotex" brand fail after a Windows Update.
Save this for your next ticket. 💾
A: This is a power management issue. Go to Device Manager > Network adapters > Zotex device > Power Management tab > Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
The problem? They use but ship with a custom INF file that breaks after OS updates.
A: Possibly. If the chipset is RTL88x2BU, compile the 88x2bu driver from GitHub. Standard Raspbian may not include it.