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# Raspberry Pi Dual-Band USB WiFi Adapter with Antenna

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07335 · **Brand:** [The Pi Hut](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/the-pi-hut)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-dual-band-usb-wifi-adapter-with-antenna.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-dual-band-usb-wifi-adapter-with-antenna.html.md))

## Retired product

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## How to buy

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## Description

**This product no longer works with the provided driver/instructions due to a kernel change in Raspberry Pi OS.** [You can download an older version of Raspberry Pi OS which works with the provided driver](https://downloads.raspberrypi.org/raspios_armhf/images/raspios_armhf-2020-05-28/), however you won't be able to update that image. We are working on finding a new driver.

If the on-board WiFi antenna on your Raspberry Pi isn't giving you enough range, this dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz USB 2.0 WiFi adapter is a great option.

The antenna is dual-band meaning it can connect to a 2.4GHz or 5GHz network, and supports the 802.11ac standard (3 times faster than 802.11n networks).

*Note: Currently only works with the [Raspberry Pi 4](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-4gb.html) (The Pi Hut working on finding a driver for older versions!)*

**Installation**

The adapter requires driver installation which will take around 5 minutes. [See the installation guide here](https://thepihut.com/blogs/raspberry-pi-tutorials/how-to-setup-a-rtl881cu-usb-wifi-adapter-with-the-raspberry-pi-4).

**Features**

- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 only
- 150Mbps at 2.4GHz and 433Mbps at 5GHz
- Nano size - compact, low-weight dual-band performance
- Backwards compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a
- LED status light (with USB 2.0 adapter)
 
**Technical Specifications**

- Chip: Realtek RTL8811cu
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Wireless transmit power: 20dBm
- Network Speed: 600Mbps
- Network Mode: Dual Band
- Applicable System: Windows Vista / XP / 2000/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS
- USB Head Size: 4.5 x 2 x 1.2cm
- Antenna Length: 10.8cm
- Net Weight: 12g
 
**Package includes**

- 1 x Dual Band 2.4G/5G USB Wifi Adapter
- 1 x CD
- Note: Does not include [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-4gb.html)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/0/c/0ccb6191-1726-4606-b141-0549a248097c_1000x.jpg)