Realtek Rtl8188cu Wireless Lan 80211n Usb 20 Network Adapter Verified Jun 2026

: Right-click the adapter and select Update driver . Locate Files : Choose Browse my computer for drivers .

The RTL8188CU is so popular that many counterfeit or "clone" chips have flooded the market. These clones often use a Realtek-compatible but inferior chip (e.g., a stripped-down RTL8188CTV or a completely generic Chinese chipset). Verified adapters guarantee that the USB vendor ID (VID) and product ID (PID) match the official Realtek values: VID 0x0BDA and PID 0x8176 . Non-verified adapters may present a different ID, causing driver installation failures. : Right-click the adapter and select Update driver