Realtek Network Adaptor

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Hello !
I recently purchased a pre-owned desktop PC. (Windows 10)
I'm connected via Virgin broadband.
Plugged into one of the USB ports is what I think is a Network Adapter.
It's listed as being : Realtek RTL8188EU Wireless LAN802.lln
What does this unit actually do ?
Do I need it ?
Can I remove it without any dire consequences ? :)
Thanks in advance.
 
That's the wireless network adaptor. If you use Wifi, you'll need this :).
 
So if I'm already getting a wi-fi signal from my Virgin Superhub 3 modem then I don't need it. Is that correct ?
 
Sorry, what i meant to say is that my Virgin broadband is wired directly from the Virgin Superhub 3 into the back of the PC (using a CAT 5 connection).
The wi-fi for the rest of the household gadgets, (phones, tablets), is also transmitted by the Virgin Superhub.
I don't think I need to pick up a wi-fi signal for the PC via the usb Network Adapter......that's why I thought I could remove it.
( though i take the pojnt of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it !" ) :)
 
In that case, there would be no harm in removing it.
Save it in case you later want to connet via WiFi.
 
Why remove it? It's doing no harm and you could possibly use it one day. :)
 
Removing it would make another USB port available.
It could always be plugged back in if needed later.
 
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