Turn Raspberry Pi Pico W into a Driverless USB WiFi Adapter
Pico W firmware creates driverless USB WiFi bridge (Layer-2)
I discovered an open-source firmware that transforms the Raspberry Pi Pico W into a driverless USB WiFi adapter. This solution creates a transparent Layer-2 bridge, allowing Windows, Linux, and macOS to connect without installing specific drivers. While limited by the USB 1.1 interface to about 4.75 Mbits/sec, it serves as a perfect emergency connectivity tool using spare hardware.
It's mostly useful for an emergency when you need WiFi connectivity and have a spare Raspberry Pi Pico W lying around.