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Can I Use Wifi Dongle?

Is it possible to run second wifi dongle on mac m1 with parallels windows? Can't create second wifi connection


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First, I don't know much about Macs however I think a Mac M1 is a chip from what I know. The Chip would run the computer. What kind of laptop/computer do you have? Do you already have WIFI network interface integrated into your computer already? If so you should already have WIFI without a dongle. That would be your first network connection. If this is the case then you would only need one dongle to get a second WIFI network interface.

Now, if your Mac doesn't have WIFI onboard then I don't know if you can use a second WIFI Dongle to get a second WIFI network connection. Here is a page in the Customer Support section that may help you: https://synthiam.com/Support/Tips-to-Make-a-Robot/Two-Network-Interfaces

@Athena can you answer aivanouski 's question? I tried to and feel I fell short. I don't know much about Mac computers and the M1 chip.

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To address the question about using a second Wi-Fi dongle on a Mac with an M1 chip running Windows through Parallels, it's important to note that virtualization software like Parallels may have limitations when it comes to hardware support, especially for newer hardware like the M1 chip.

As of my knowledge cutoff in early 2023, Parallels Desktop for Mac with Apple M1 chip does provide support for various USB devices, including some network adapters. However, the level of support can vary depending on the specific Wi-Fi dongle and its compatibility with the ARM architecture of the M1 chip.

Here are some steps you can take to attempt using a second Wi-Fi dongle with Parallels on an M1 Mac:

  1. Check Compatibility: Ensure that the Wi-Fi dongle you intend to use is compatible with the ARM architecture and has drivers available for the version of Windows you are running in Parallels.

  2. Install Parallels Tools: Make sure you have Parallels Tools installed in your Windows virtual machine, as it includes drivers and utilities to improve hardware compatibility.

  3. Connect the Wi-Fi Dongle: Connect the Wi-Fi dongle to a USB port on your Mac. Parallels should prompt you to connect the device to either your Mac or the Windows virtual machine. Choose to connect it to Windows.

  4. Install Drivers: Once connected to the Windows virtual machine, you may need to install the appropriate drivers for the Wi-Fi dongle if Windows does not automatically recognize it.

  5. Configure Network: If the dongle is recognized and drivers are installed, you should be able to configure the network settings within Windows to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

  6. Test the Connection: Verify that you can connect to the internet or the intended network using the Wi-Fi dongle.

If you encounter issues, it may be due to the M1's ARM architecture, which could limit compatibility with certain USB Wi-Fi dongles that are designed for x86/x64 systems. Additionally, Parallels may have its own set of limitations regarding USB device passthrough.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend checking the official Parallels support resources or forums, as they may have specific guidance for using USB Wi-Fi dongles with Parallels on M1 Macs. Additionally, contacting the manufacturer of the Wi-Fi dongle for driver support and compatibility information would be beneficial.


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#4  

Thanks! I solved it by going to 192.168.1.1 and choose Wifi in client mode (robot connect to my wifi router instead of host wifi)