Xiaodu WiFi on Windows and Linux

Short version: I bought a Xiaodu WiFi for 9 yuan, using a JD free-shipping coupon.

Even so, the kaomoji on my keychain cost more than this thing…

So, according to the official site, you’re supposed to install Baidu’s software, which bundles a one-click idiot-proof driver. One button and your current network is shared out.

It’s really just a wireless adapter in hotspot mode. Which means there has to be a way to use the Xiaodu WiFi as a plain wireless adapter, because that’s what it is.

Some digging turned up that it uses a Ralink MT7601 chip, so a quick Google finds someone who already posted the Windows driver.

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1GcFF1

I’m a Linux user, so can this thing work under Linux too? Or even plug-and-play?

Nope, dream on… There is a driver, but you have to compile it yourself, at least on Ubuntu Linux LTS 14.04.2.

Plug it in and run lsusb to see the hardware ID:

That 2955:1001 is the Xiaodu WiFi, so we need to go download the Linux driver from the official site.

Edit common/rtusb_dev_id.c and, below

{USB_DEVICE(0x148f,0x7601)}, /* MT 6370 */

add

{USB_DEVICE(0x2955,0x1001)}, /* XiaoDu Wifi */

If your hardware ID differs you can add your own; apparently the 360 WiFi can be handled the same way.

{USB_DEVICE(0x2955,0x0001)}, /* XiaoDu Wifi */
{USB_DEVICE(0x148f,0x760b)}, /* 360 Wifi */

Compile with make, then run make install.

Reboot, and the Xiaodu WiFi should work under Linux.

I recently found an article saying this driver can also be compiled for the Raspberry Pi, so there’s room to play with it later. 9 yuan well spent after all.

http://www.cnblogs.com/hamwolf/p/3412231.html