Realtek RTL8192CU USB wireless dongle not working

[ICMike]

Kubuntu 14.04

It was working but would often drop. Did some research and found the driver in Ubuntu 14.04 needs updated.

Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0b05:17ab ASUSTek Computer, Inc. USB-N13 802.11n Network Adapter (rev. B1) [Realtek RTL8192CU]

If followed the instructions for Ubuntu 14.04 here...

https://sites.google.com/site/easyli...ject/reserve-7

But now wireless doesn't even come up.

[millusions]

hi,

this might not be helpful but my experience has been that with usb adapters it's easier to get another compatible one,
i found dlink works for me with no fuss (kubuntu 14.4)
tplink not so, asus pcix nope

[ICMike]

Actually the Asus USB-N13 was the new adapter I bought hoping it would work. I realize the Realtek wireless chipset doesn't play nice with Linux.

Can I get some specific brands and model #'s that work?

[millusions]

ah ok, i have an Asus pci-x that worked on install but stopped shortly after, i did have a google etc.
but have some usb dongles about the place and that fixed it for me.
the one that i've had no problems with is a Dlink N300, my kubuntu server was 100% PnP with this one (tested for a couple of days, with no additional software required)

thats just my experience, im no guru, i just manage to hack my way through