Features the Atheros AR9271 chipset. It supports monitor mode and packet injection natively out of the box in Linux kernels without manual driver installations.

However, your hardware is only as good as its software. To get stable speeds and prevent random disconnections, you must install the correct .

Which and version you are running (e.g., Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04) The exact hardware version printed on your device's sticker

Because the driver for the Realtek RTL8188EUS chipset is not included in the mainline Linux kernel, you must install it yourself. Fortunately, the open-source community provides a reliable method.