Ugreen Ac1300 Usb Wifi Adapter Driver - Updated
As of early 2025, here are the stable, updated driver versions you should be running:
| Operating System | Recommended Driver Version | Release Date | Key Fixes | |----------------|---------------------------|--------------|------------| | Windows 11 24H2 | 1030.45.0421 | April 2025 | Resolves 6GHz band conflicts | | Windows 10 22H2 | 1030.44.0315 | March 2025 | Fixes sleep/wake disconnects | | Windows 8.1 | 1025.39.1115 | Nov 2024 | Security patches only | | Linux Kernel 6.8+ | 88x2bu v5.13.1 | Jan 2025 | Adds monitor mode & injection |
To check your current driver version:
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Before diving into the drivers, let’s appreciate the hardware. The UGREEN AC1300 is based on the Realtek chipset (often the RTL8812BU or RTL8821CU variant). It supports:
But to unlock these speeds on Windows 11, Windows 10, Linux, or macOS, you need the latest updated drivers.
After digging through Ugreen’s support page (and a few tech forums), I found a driver package dated much more recently than what was on the included mini-CD. I manually installed the updated driver via Device Manager. As of early 2025, here are the stable,
Immediate changes:
Myth 1: "Windows automatically installs the best driver." Fact: Windows prioritizes stability over performance. It often installs a 2-year-old driver that lacks critical bug fixes.
Myth 2: "Updating drivers can brick my adapter." Fact: Network adapters are virtually impossible to brick via driver updates. The worst case is a non-functional connection, which you can fix by rolling back to the previous driver. But to unlock these speeds on Windows 11,
Myth 3: "I need a driver for each USB port I use." Fact: The driver is tied to the hardware ID of the adapter, not the port. Plug it into any USB port after installation.
UGREEN has released multiple revisions of the AC1300:
Check the sticker on the adapter or use USB Device Viewer (e.g., USBDeview) – look for VID_0E8D (MediaTek) or VID_0BDA (Realtek).
Always uninstall the old driver before installing a new one, and avoid using “driver booster” tools – they often install incorrect Realtek drivers for MediaTek chips.