Tested Hardware
USB Hubs
- Waveshare USB 3.2 Gen1 And Gigabit Ethernet HUB HAT by @nickpoorman (longterm test unconfirmed)
USB Ethernet Adapter
- Kensington K33981WW
Not recommended:
- TP-Link and U-Green ASIX-based chipset
- Non-brand name Realtek-based chipset
- Flat cable type and/or cable length >15cm
- Using USB 2.0 hubs
Mobile Hotspot
- Verizon 8800L by @chalk4#0933 (longterm test unconfirmed)
- AT&T Nighthawk M6 Pro by @chalk4#0933 (longterm test unconfirmed)
Power Supply
- Pi4/Slate: Samsung Type-C chargers (most models no-load = 5.2V)
- Pi4/Slate: Official Raspberry Pi 4 USB-C Power Supply
- QwikFone QC3.0 Car charger
Network Switch
- Managed TP-LINK TL-SG108E
- Unmanaged NETGEAR GS108UK
- Unmanaged TOTOLINK S808G (budget)
SD card
- SanDisk Ultra SDSQUNS-032G-GN3MN 32GB
- SanDisk Industrial MLC MicroSD SDHC UHS-I Class 10
- SanDisk 32GB High Endurance Video (longterm test unconfirmed)
Note for PCs: USB flash drives are not recommended #109, use SD card with USB reader if there is no internal storage.
Notes:
- Submit a PR or discussion post to add fully tested hardware (optionally: for 2 months or more) followed by your username.
- Tests are not recommendations, community reports are not always accurate, use the list for reference only.
- Android USB tethering may be limited to ~150 Mbit due to networking emulation.
- iOS 13+ USB tethering is not officially supported since it is impractical:
- Need to tap "Trust" on every reconnection/hiccup up with
usbmuxd
unlike iTunes - If cellular signal is weak, tethering will automatically disconnect requiring USB physical reconnection to continue tethering.
- Partial workarounds
- Need to tap "Trust" on every reconnection/hiccup up with