The Altobeam Wi-Fi driver is a necessary evil for owners of ultra-budget devices. On Windows, with the correct OEM driver, it is usable for web browsing, email, and 720p video streaming. On Linux, expect a weekend project to get it working—and even then, prepare for occasional dropouts.
It enables the 802.11 (WiFi) protocols, such as WiFi 5 , allowing for high-speed data transfer.
A high-stability chip widely used in wireless cameras and smart home appliances. ATBM6012B: A common USB-interfaced chip for 1T1R WiFi. ATBM6062: A newer Wi-Fi 6 + BLE v5.0 combo chip.