Skip to content The RTL8188CU gained legendary status in the Raspberry Pi and Linux communities. It was the go-to adapter for the original Raspberry Pi Model B, which had no on-board Wi-Fi.
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For years, the RTL8188CU was the source of headaches for Linux users because the native open-source drivers were unstable. Eventually, the community created custom drivers that are now highly stable. If you are using this on a Raspberry Pi or Ubuntu, ensure you are installing the specific rtl8188cu drivers if the built-in ones cause connection drops.
The RTL8188CU is a verified workhorse, but technology moves on. Consider an upgrade if:
