The two adapters you've listed are both using the rtl8192cu driver that
is bug #1666421 , this is a possible duplicate.
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Title:
Wireless adapter
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.
** Changed in: network-manager (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
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** Description changed:
When I try to connect to a wifi using a USB wifi adapter, the system
crashes/freezes immediately. There is nothing in the syslog or anywhere
else. This can be reproduced on Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04. Enabling the
adapter works, but the freeze occurs as soon as I try
