| Network | RTL8188CU | Modern Intel AX210 (Wi-Fi 6E) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2.4 GHz / 20 MHz | 35 Mbps | 120 Mbps | | 2.4 GHz / 40 MHz | 65 Mbps | 210 Mbps | | 5 GHz / 80 MHz | N/A (not supported) | 800 Mbps | | Latency (ping to router) | 4-8 ms | 1-2 ms | | Range (reliable) | ~50 ft (15 m) | ~100 ft (30 m) |
, a popular "nano" Wi-Fi dongle known for its portability and broad system support. 1. Key Specifications | Network | RTL8188CU | Modern Intel AX210
Despite its popularity, the RTL8188CU is notorious for erratic behavior. Here are the top five issues and their solutions. Here are the top five issues and their solutions
In an optimal environment (line-of-sight to a modern 802.11n router, no interference), the RTL8188CU delivers: the RTL8188CU delivers: