Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver download and installation

Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter is a Network Adapters device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. USB/VID_0BDA&PID_8176 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 1023.5.0116.2013 dated 2013-01-25.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed.
File size of the driver: 1081742 bytes (1.03 MB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.2 stars by 1163 users.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. Installing the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you find the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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