

The relevant modules I noted were "rtl8192cu", "rtl8192c_common" and "rtlwifi". Next I plugged the 8188CUs device in and ran 'lsmod' noting which modules were loaded. This is with Ubuntu Gnome 1210 but the same procedure worked with Mint 13.įirst item of business was to download the correct driver from RealTek's web site using a reliable network connection. Here is the procedure I've followed to make this adapter work reliably. Unplug and replug will work - for a few minutes then it will fail again. After a few minutes the connection will fail.

I find that mine will work - when first plugged in. There are threads here about people having trouble with the Edimax ew-7811un nano wifi adapter and presumably other brands that use the RealTek 8188CUs chip.
