{"product_id":"rtl8188-150mbps-usb-wifi-adapter-raspberry-pi-pc-laptop-dongle","title":"RTL8188 150Mbps USB WiFi Adapter – Raspberry Pi \u0026 PC Dongle","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eStay Connected Anywhere with the RTL8188 150Mbps USB WiFi Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your wireless connectivity instantly with this compact, plug-and-play USB WiFi adapter powered by the reliable \u003cstrong\u003eRTL8188 chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're adding wireless capability to a \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/strong\u003e, reviving an old desktop, or boosting your laptop's connection, this ultra-small dongle delivers fast, stable 2.4GHz wireless performance without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150Mbps Wireless Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Powered by the RTL8188 chip, this adapter delivers up to 150Mbps throughput over the 2.4GHz band, making it great for streaming, browsing, and casual gaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.11n\/g Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works seamlessly with your existing 802.11n and 802.11g wireless networks for broad router compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Compact Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — The micro form factor fits discreetly into any USB port without blocking adjacent ports or adding bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play – No CD Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Simply plug into a USB 2.0 port and get connected. No disc drive required for installation on supported operating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide OS Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OS, and Linux, including Raspberry Pi OS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA\/WPA2 Encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports the latest wireless security protocols to keep your connection private and secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE \u0026amp; RoHS Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets international safety and environmental standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Frequency Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Automatically tunes to the best available 2.4GHz channel for a consistently stable link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChipset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRTL8188\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.11n \/ 802.11g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4GHz Single-Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Wireless Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWEP, WPA, WPA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi, Desktop PC, Laptop, Mac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOS Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows XP\/7\/10, Mac OS, Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× RTL8188 150Mbps USB WiFi Wireless Adapter (without retail packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdding WiFi to a Raspberry Pi single-board computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesktop PCs without built-in wireless connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaptops with a faulty or slow built-in WiFi card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultimedia streaming, web browsing, and light online gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMakers, students, and hobbyists working on DIY projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more guidance on wireless networking standards and best practices, visit the NIST Wireless Networks Resource Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-5m-nylon-braided-3-5mm-aux-audio-cable-car-phone-headphone\"\u003e1.5M Nylon Braided 3.5mm AUX Audio Cable | Car, Phone \u0026amp; Speaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chargers-cables\"\u003eChargers \u0026amp; Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Xbox_360_accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eList of Xbox 360 accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the RTL8188 USB WiFi adapter compatible with Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes! 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