| Network | RTL8188CU | Modern Intel AX210 (Wi-Fi 6E) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2.4 GHz / 20 MHz | 35 Mbps | 120 Mbps | | 2.4 GHz / 40 MHz | 65 Mbps | 210 Mbps | | 5 GHz / 80 MHz | N/A (not supported) | 800 Mbps | | Latency (ping to router) | 4-8 ms | 1-2 ms | | Range (reliable) | ~50 ft (15 m) | ~100 ft (30 m) |
are available through various hardware manufacturer support pages or database sites like Alternative Support: | Network | RTL8188CU | Modern Intel AX210
The RTL8188CU gained notoriety in the early 2010s because, unlike modern chips, it allowed and monitor mode without hardware limitations. While this is a boon for penetration testers and network administrators, it poses a risk: unlike modern chips