While this can be a driver issue, it is often hardware-related for this model.
Official support depends on your hardware version (V1 or V2), which you can find on the label at the back of your device. driver tl-wn422g
This is common on Windows 10/11 if the driver is too old. While this can be a driver issue, it
| OS | Chipset | Working Driver Source | Max Speed | Security | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | RTL8187L | Realtek 1030.6.1201.2010 (Forced install via Device Manager) | 54Mbps | WPA2 (Unstable) | | Win 11 | RTL8187B | None (Will BSOD on WPA2 handshake) | - | - | | Linux 6.x | RTL8187L | Kernel rtl8187 + modprobe option rtl8187:ignore_wep=1 | 54Mbps | WPA2 | | Linux 6.x | RTL8187B | Kernel rtl8187 (Injection broken) | 54Mbps | WPA2 | | MacOS | Any | None (Use Bootcamp or Linux VM) | - | - | | Android | RTL8187L | Nexmon (Requires rooted phone & OTG) | 11Mbps | WEP Only | | OS | Chipset | Working Driver Source
If you are using a USB cradle or extension, try plugging the adapter directly into the computer to rule out a faulty cable. Slow Speeds or Disconnections
