RTL8188 Wireless-N USB 2.0 mini USB WiFi Adapter allows you to connect your Raspberry Pi as well as laptop or desktop to any Wireless-N networks in your home or office. The RTL8188 Mini USB wireless Network Card 150Mbps Wi-fi Dongle (802.11n) USB 2.0 Adapter is also great for those who want to upgrade older computers to be able to access the internet over a Wireless-N network.
At 5 times faster than traditional Wireless-G (802.11b) networks, Wireless-N networks allow for high-speed data transfers, online gaming, and lightning fast downloads. The Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter gives you access to all the high-speed features of Wireless-N networks on older and newer computers. Its simple and easy setup means you’ll be surfing the internet, downloading movies, and e-mail in no time.
Features:
- RTL8188cus Chip set
- Mini portable USB 2.0 design.
- Wireless N speed up to 150 Mbps, ideal for internet surfing and online gaming.
- Complies with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards.
- MIMO technology makes wireless transmission rates up to 600Mbps wifi antenna.
- 600Mbps Wireless Wifi USB Dongle/Wireless USB Adapter/Wireless Network Card
- CCA technology enhances your signal stability by automatically avoiding channel conflicts.
- Quick secure setup, complies with WPS for worry free wireless security.
- Wireless security encryption easily at a push Of QSS button.
- Supports 64/128-bit WEP, as well as WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions.
- Compatible with all versions of WIN2K, XP, VISTA, WIN7, MAC, LINUX operating system.
- Work with wireless roaming technology for high-efficient wireless connections.
- Seamlessly compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices.
Package Includes:
1 x RTL8188 Mini USB wireless Network Card 600Mbps Wifi Dongle
RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card 150Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle Overview
The RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card is a compact USB 2.0 adapter powered by the Realtek RTL8188cus chipset, designed to add Wireless-N connectivity up to 150Mbps to laptops, desktops, Raspberry Pi boards, and other USB-enabled devices. Its plug-and-play form factor makes it an ideal solution for upgrading older computers or adding a secondary Wi-Fi interface for network testing.
Key Features of RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card 150Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle
- Realtek RTL8188cus chipset ensuring stable Wireless-N connections at up to 150Mbps
- Miniature USB 2.0 design for unobtrusive, portable use on laptops and embedded boards
- Compatibility with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), 802.11g, and 802.11b standards
- MIMO technology for improved signal reliability and extended range
- Simple plug-and-play setup on Windows and Linux systems (driver installation may be required)
- Genuine product with fast shipping from Zbotic for quick doorstep delivery
Applications and Use Cases
- Upgrading desktop or laptop PCs without built-in Wi-Fi to Wireless-N networks
- Enabling Raspberry Pi projects to connect wirelessly for IoT, media servers, or robotics
- Using as a portable Wi-Fi adapter for travel laptops and netbooks
- Adding a dedicated wireless interface for network diagnostics or penetration testing
- Creating a backup Wi-Fi connection on home office PCs
- Integrating into embedded systems requiring USB Wi-Fi connectivity
How to Use RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card 150Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle
Simply insert the mini USB dongle into a free USB 2.0 port on your computer or Raspberry Pi. If the host OS does not auto-install the RTL8188cus driver, download and install the appropriate driver package from Realtek’s website or the provided driver CD. Once installed, select your wireless network from the system’s Wi-Fi menu, enter the security credentials, and enjoy up to 150Mbps Wireless-N connectivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the RTL8188 dongle work with Raspberry Pi?
Yes. The RTL8188cus chipset is supported on Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) with kernel 4.x and above. You can install the driver via “sudo apt-get install realtek-rtl8188” or download the Realtek driver for manual compilation.
What maximum Wi-Fi speed can I achieve?
On a Wireless-N (802.11n) access point, this adapter delivers up to 150Mbps data rate. It also falls back to 54Mbps on 802.11g networks and 11Mbps on 802.11b networks for backward compatibility.
Which operating systems are supported?
The dongle supports Windows 10/8/7 (32-bit and 64-bit) and most Linux distributions with kernel 3.x or later. Mac OS X is not officially supported but may work with third-party drivers.
Technical Specifications
| Model | RTL8188 |
|---|---|
| Interface / Protocol | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | Mini USB |
| SKU | AI1355 |
| Weight | 0.002 kg |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card 150Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle is a versatile other esp wifi modules used across a wide range of applications including WiFi connectivity for microcontrollers, IoT sensor nodes, remote monitoring, OTA firmware updates, and cloud-connected devices.
Common use cases:
- Adding WiFi to an existing Arduino project
- Building a cloud-connected weather station
- Enabling remote firmware updates
This product is ideal for IoT developers and electronics hobbyists.
Technical Tip: ESP-WROOM-32 modules need proper decoupling capacitors and antenna clearance for reliable WiFi performance.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
Lakshmi Bajaj (verified owner) –
Outstanding RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.
Chitra Pillai –
Superb RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Using it for my weather monitoring station. WiFi range is impressive.
Ananya Banerjee (verified owner) –
Outstanding RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.
Vaishali Rajan (verified owner) –
Nice RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card for IoT prototyping. Breadboard compatible which is a plus.
Rakesh Sethi (verified owner) –
Superb RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Using it for my weather monitoring station. WiFi range is impressive.
Neha Arora (verified owner) –
Love this RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Built a smart switch with it. Works with Home Assistant perfectly.
Anushka Jain (verified owner) –
Decent RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Had to install CP2102 drivers but works fine after that.
Aryan Modi (verified owner) –
This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card is a beast for the price. Running a web server on it with no issues.
Devansh Kamath –
Good quality RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Flash memory is sufficient for most projects.
Sneha Dhawan –
Good RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. WiFi works well. Sometimes needs a reset but overall solid.
Uday Malhotra (verified owner) –
Perfect for my IoT project. This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card has excellent WiFi performance.
Tanvi Choudhury (verified owner) –
Perfect for my IoT project. This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card has excellent WiFi performance.
Gaurav Thakur (verified owner) –
Nice RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card for IoT prototyping. Breadboard compatible which is a plus.
Neha Kumar (verified owner) –
Good RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. WiFi works well. Sometimes needs a reset but overall solid.
Farhan Rathore (verified owner) –
Great RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. OTA updates work perfectly. Using 5 of these around my house.
Sahil Deshpande (verified owner) –
This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card is a beast for the price. Running a web server on it with no issues.
Nitin Agarwal (verified owner) –
Good quality RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Flash memory is sufficient for most projects.
Anirudh Joshi (verified owner) –
Decent RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Had to install CP2102 drivers but works fine after that.
Rohit Menon (verified owner) –
Nice RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card for IoT prototyping. Breadboard compatible which is a plus.
Shivam Parekh (verified owner) –
This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card is a beast for the price. Running a web server on it with no issues.
Sneha Das –
Outstanding RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.
Milan Krishnan (verified owner) –
Superb RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Using it for my weather monitoring station. WiFi range is impressive.
Zara Luthra (verified owner) –
Decent RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Had to install CP2102 drivers but works fine after that.
Sanjay Bose (verified owner) –
Okay RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. Took time to figure out the pin mapping but functional.
Rohan Garg (verified owner) –
Excellent RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! WiFi connectivity is strong and stable. Perfect for IoT projects.
Yogesh Shah –
Excellent for smart home projects. This RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card connects reliably to my router.
Arjun Das (verified owner) –
Good RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card. WiFi works well. Sometimes needs a reset but overall solid.
Vijay Solanki (verified owner) –
Outstanding RTL8188 Mini USB Wireless Network Card! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.