The dongle works great on Mint and Ubuntu. No issues installing or after install.
When I try to install Debian 9.1 without firmware, the system sees the Dongle but it cannot seem to scan for WIFI signals. When I install with the firmware it scans and connects perfectly and I can install the system. However, when I boot the intsalled system, I can see WIFI signals but when I try to connect it times out. I forget the dmesg (had to reinstall Ubuntu) but it drops right after authentication.
So I am assuming it is loading a driver that is messed up, but I have no idea how to fix it after endless searching.
This is my dongle listed in lsusb:
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Bus 002 Device 003: ID 148f:5372 Ralink Technology, Corp. RT5372 Wireless Adapter