Follow the on-screen installation prompts and restart your computer when finished. Method 2: Device Manager Manual Installation
If your distribution uses a very new kernel (e.g., 6.3+) or if the built-in driver has issues, you can use the community-maintained driver from Larry Finger ( lwfinger ), a well-known Linux wireless driver developer.
The Realtek 8188GU is a chipset. For Windows users on a tight budget, it’s acceptable. For Linux users, it’s a support nightmare – buy a different adapter if possible. If you already own one, follow this guide’s Linux instructions carefully, and expect occasional manual intervention after kernel updates.
Prevents the operating system from shutting down the USB port prematurely. How to Download and Install the Driver
Supported, though it may require "usb_modeswitch" to exit the virtual CD-ROM mode and enable wireless.
