These versions utilize Realtek chipsets and may require specific driver adjustments to enable specialized features like monitor mode.
TP-Link has since released V3 (Realtek RTL8812AU – supports 5GHz) and V4 (MediaTek MT7610U). The V3 requires the rtl8812au driver (with monitor mode possible). The V4 is rare and uses the mt7610u driver. tp tlwn722n driver
| Feature | Version 1 (v1) | Version 2 (v2) | | --- | --- | --- | | | Atheros AR9271 | Realtek RTL8188EUS | | Driver in Linux | ath9k_htc (native, plug-and-play) | rtl8188eu / rtl8xxxu (requires work) | | Monitor Mode/Packet Injection | Excellent (native) | Poor / Difficult | | Windows Driver | Generic Atheros driver | Realtek driver | | How to Identify | Green PCB visible through case | Blue or black PCB; often says "V2" on the label | These versions utilize Realtek chipsets and may require