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   REPLYADDR bp@www.zefox.net   
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   mm0fmf  wrote:   
   > On 11/01/2026 14:51, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:   
   >> I'm using an RTL8812BU wifi adapter which is behaving suspiciously.   
   >> When signal strengths and throughput deteriorate the USB subsystem,   
   >> including the keyboard and pointing device, become unreliable.   
   >>    
   >> This is on an old RPi2B, so armv7.   
   >>    
   >> Is there a way to search for and install updates relevant to that   
   >> specific device? It's already known that a general update will break   
   >> support for a needed peripheral, an Owon USB oscilloscope. It's   
   >> necessary to be at least somewhat choosy   
   >>    
   >>  From what I can tell the RTL8812BU isn't very widely supported,   
   >> FreeBSD doesn't even try. I'm hopeful RasPiOS does somewhat better.   
   >>    
   >> Thanks for reading,   
   >>    
   >> bob prohaska   
   >>      
   >    
   > Unless you are after the intellectual satisfaction of solving the    
   > problem, don't waste valuable minutes you will never get back, just buy    
   > something that is better supported and works well.   
      
   What do you suggest?   
      
   Thanks for writing,   
      
   bob prohaska   
      
      
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