Realtek Rtl8188cu Wireless Lan 80211n Usb 20 Network Adapter New [top] Online

Its low power draw and excellent Linux support make it a favorite for Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi projects.

The Realtek RTL8188CU is the “Nokia 3310” of Wi-Fi adapters—old, tough, and gets the basic job done. It is not fast, and it lacks modern features, but for less than the price of a pizza, it solves the problem of “no Wi-Fi” reliably. Just keep your expectations low on speed. Its low power draw and excellent Linux support

Supports IEEE 802.11n, with backward compatibility for 802.11b and 802.11g. Maximum Speed: Offers data transfer rates up to 150 Mbps . Just keep your expectations low on speed

| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Chipset | Realtek RTL8188CU | | Max Speed | 150 Mbps | | Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz | | Modulation | OFDM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK | | TX Power | 18 dBm (typical) | | RX Sensitivity | -65 dBm @ 150 Mbps | | Operating Voltage | 5V DC (from USB) | | Current Consumption | < 500 mA | | Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Chipset

Note: For some kernels, you may need to blacklist the older rtl8xxxu driver.

If the device isn't recognized, you can download the latest drivers from the Realtek official website or use the driver CD if provided.