USB Wi-Fi adapters are built using different chipsets, and each chipset requires the appropriate driver to function correctly. Many users report that their USB Wi-Fi adapter is not recognized by a satellite receiver, DVB-T2 set-top box, computer, or other device.
The correct driver is essential for a USB Wi-Fi adapter to work properly.
There are several reasons why a USB Wi-Fi adapter may not be detected. One of the most common is that the device does not support the chipset used in the adapter.
USB Wi-Fi adapters are manufactured with various chipsets, and the firmware of a DVB-T2 or satellite receiver must include the appropriate drivers for those chipsets. If the receiver does not support the chipset installed in the USB Wi-Fi adapter, the adapter will not be recognized.
It is not possible to install additional drivers directly on a DVB-T2 or satellite receiver. In such cases, the only solution is to update the receiver’s firmware. Newer firmware versions may include drivers for USB Wi-Fi adapters based on the MT7601 and RT5370 chipsets. However, keep in mind that not every firmware version supports both chipsets.
Instructions on how to update the firmware of a DVB-T2 receiver are available here.
Today, most modern DVB-T2 receivers and satellite receivers support USB Wi-Fi adapters based on the MT7601 and RT5370 chipsets.
When connecting one of these USB Wi-Fi adapters to a Windows computer, you may also need to install the appropriate driver. Without it, the operating system may not recognize the device.
Download drivers for USB Wi-Fi adapters here:
To find out which chipset your USB Wi-Fi adapter uses, read this article.
Where to buy USB Wi-Fi adapters:
USB Wi-Fi adapter MT7601.
RT5370 USB Wi-Fi adapter (this model is no longer in production).