The Realtek RTL8192EU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter is a versatile single-chip solution designed to provide high-speed wireless connectivity for devices lacking built-in Wi-Fi
Q: Can I use this for a Wi-Fi hotspot?
A: Yes, the RTL8192EU supports SoftAP (Software Access Point) mode. On Windows, use netsh wlan set hostednetwork. On Linux, use create_ap. Note that performance will degrade if the same adapter is used for both client and AP. The Realtek RTL8192EU Wireless LAN 802
pnputil /add-driver rtl8192eu.inf /install
The Hardware: As an 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) adapter, it caps out at 300Mbps on paper. In reality, because it uses USB 2.0, you are looking at real-world speeds closer to 150-180Mbps. For browsing and HD streaming, that is plenty. The RTL8192EU is a compact, budget-oriented USB Wi‑Fi
: Fully compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports on desktops and laptops. Security & Advanced Functions Advanced Encryption Q: Can I use this for a Wi-Fi hotspot
This chipset is notorious for poor out-of-box support in Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch). The kernel includes a driver called r8188eu or rtl8xxxu, but these are often unstable. Here is how to install the correct driver.