I do not have a corresponding issue using the adapter with Ubuntu during updates. The only time I've run into trouble (dramatic drop in speed followed by disconnect**) is with running eopkg up in the Solus terminal.

I want to be clear that I've used a TP-Link N-150 (TL-WN725N) for years on a variety of computers (both mine and those I've set up for others), in both Windows and Linux environments, without any issues whatsoever. TP-Link N-150 (which seems to be actually TL-WN725N) is Realtek so I'm not surprised you were experiencing problems. Panda Ultra is Ralink something (can't remember, uses rt2800usb driver anyway). Stalebrim What matters is the chip inside. So you may be SOL, but you aren't alone by any means. HP apparently does so for some models as well. I discovered that Lenovo, by the way, does not seem to be the only manufacturer with a wifi whitelist. Another possibility is to see if Lenovo support will be of assistance. The internet search suggestion is pure desperation, but its possible that somebody else has had and resolved the problem for your model. It is possible that the manual for your model might, too. The reason that I suggest looking for the hardware manual is that I have a friend with a Lenovo laptop, and he says that his manual lists a few cards as 'compatible'. Rather that thrash around buying this, that or the other, you might (a) try finding/downloading a copy of the maintenance manual for your specific Lenovo model, and (b) try doing an internet search on 'lenovo wifi card compatible ' and similar searches. CT42 my work disabled their 2.4Ghz wifi for some reason, so it's use 5Ghz or bust, my current NIC doesn't support 5Ghz, so I'm just sol.

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