Windows (XP through 11), Linux, and some Android versions. How to Install the Driver For Windows Users (Plug & Play)

The Realtek RTL8188FTV is a highly popular, single-chip Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) controller. It is designed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp, a titan in the networking hardware industry. This chip is ubiquitous in the budget-friendly USB Wi-Fi adapters found on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress.

| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | 802.11n USB 2.0 Dongle (Type-A) | | Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz only) | | Maximum Link Rate | 150 Mbps (theoretical, 802.11n with short GI) | | Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz (channels 1-11, 1-13 depending on region) | | Antenna Configuration | 1x1 SISO (Single Input, Single Output) | | Modulation | OFDM, DSSS, CCK | | Security | WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPS 2.0 | | USB Interface | USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps max) | | Power Consumption | Very low (~300-500 mA active, ~100 mA idle) | | Chip Package | 48-pin QFN |

The RTL8188FTV's reputation hinges entirely on . Realtek provides a generic reference driver, but OEMs (like EDUP, TRENDnet, or unbranded Chinese dongles) often rebrand it, causing confusion.