Have a different issue? Drop the error message from dmesg (Linux) or Event Viewer (Windows) in the comments.
However, getting the right driver for this 802.11n USB 2.0 adapter can be a headache—especially on Linux or after a Windows update. I have spent hours wrestling with this chipset so you don’t have to. Have a different issue
The Ultimate Guide to the Realtek RTL8188EU Wireless LAN Adapter: Drivers, Fixes, and Linux Support I have spent hours wrestling with this chipset
Keeps disconnecting every 5 minutes (Linux). Fix: You are using the r8188eu driver. Switch to rtl8xxxu as shown above. Switch to rtl8xxxu as shown above
Struggling with the RTL8188EU chipset? Here is the complete guide to finding the right driver for Windows 10/11 and Linux (Raspberry Pi & Ubuntu). Fix disconnect issues today. If you have a small, often green or black, USB Wi-Fi dongle, chances are it runs the Realtek RTL8188EU chipset. It is cheap, ubiquitous, and works well... when it works.
sudo apt install rtl8xxxu-dkms sudo modprobe -r r8188eu sudo modprobe rtl8xxxu yay -S rtl8188eu-aircrack-dkms-git 3. Common Problems & Fixes Problem: "USB device not recognized" on Windows 11. Fix: Uninstall the device in Device Manager, unplug the USB, reboot, and plug it back in. Do not use a USB 3.0 port (Blue). Use USB 2.0 (Black).
echo "blacklist r8188eu" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-r8188eu.conf The official repository has a working driver now: