legacy wiki page - https://www.electrodragon.com/w/RTL8188
RTL8188EU vs. RTL8188CUS
| Feature | RTL8188EU | RTL8188CUS |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Max Speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Antenna | 1T1R (Integrated or External) | 1T1R (Integrated or External) |
| Function | WLAN | WLAN |
| Note | Newer revision, potentially lower power | Older revision |
- RTL8188ETV
RTL8188CUS
RealTek RTL8188CUS - 150Mbps
Linux ID:0179
Miniature WiFi (802.11b/g/n). This is maybe the smallest USB wifi module on the world, get your mini PC on WIFI immediately! The module has no package, it is module only for this low price, directly from factory.
RTL8188EU
RealTek RTL8188EU - 5DBi antenna, 300Mbps
Linuxe ID:0176
Simple exterior design - simple appearance design, exquisite appearance to white, clear and elegant, simple but not monotonous, simple but not simple; high-quality materials and first-class surface treatment, visual, feel more comfortable.
External antenna design using external 5DBI separate antenna design, the user can freely replace the antenna, so that the received signal is stronger, more stable when the work transmission.
Superior wireless performance - the use of MIMO, CCA and other advanced 11N technology, wireless transmission rate up to 300Mbps, LAN voice and video, online games and other services can be high speed and fun, to enhance wireless performance and enhance wireless signal stability.
Compatible with the mainstream Internet TV, HD player and other multimedia equipment - and with Realtek (Realtek) network player and mainstream Internet TV (including Hisense, TCL, Skyworth, Konka, Changhong and other mainstream brands) is compatible, easy to achieve the above Device for wireless internet connection.
Soft AP launch function, easy to set up a wireless LAN - in the absence of a wireless router / AP case, the card into the computer, and switch to the access point (AP) mode, then it is equivalent to a wireless AP, Supports multiple computers or WIFI-enabled devices for Wi-Fi sharing.
WPS fast security settings, the wireless network safer - with WPS a key to set the button, with WPS function with the use of wireless router, simply press the router and the card on the WPS button, you can quickly secure high-level wireless security encryption , Effective prevention of network attacks and theft.
driver == RTL8188EE
WLAN/Bluetooth combo solutions, need to install WLAN and Bluetooth drivers
- RTL8723BE
- RTL8821AE
- RTL8822BE
- RTL8821CE
- RTL8723DE
WLAN-only solutions, install WLAN driver
- RTL8812AE
- RTL8192EE
- RTL8188EE