Realtek rtl8821CE Arch Linux Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8821CE Wireless Driver in Arch GNU/Linux.
Especially relevant, this Driver should be functioning also for the following Realtek Chipsets:
- PCIe: RTL8723DE, RTL8814AE, RTL8821CE, RTL8822BE, RTL8822CE
- SDIO: RTL8723CS, RTL8723DS, RTL8821CS, RTL8822BS, RTL8822CS
- USB: RTL8723DU, RTL8811AU, RTL8811CU, RTL8812AU, RTL8812BU, RTL8812CU, RTL8814AU, RTL8821AU, RTL8821CU, RTL8822BU, RTL8822CU
As for the Lwfinger Rtw88 Driver Documentation.
Moreover, this Realtek rtl8821CE Driver Arch Linux Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.
Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Arch Linux Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- CachyOS
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- ArcoLinux
- Archman
- Bluestar
- Archcraft
- ArchLabs
- ArchBang
- BlackArch
- Artix

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1. Terminal QuickStart
How to Quick-Start with Command Line on Arch GNU/Linux
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2. Installing Dependencies
Then to Install Required Stuff
First, possibly Upgrade your system with:sudo pacman -Syyu
In this case after reboot:
sudo reboot
Then find out your current Kernel version:
uname -r
And now install the required Packages:
sudo pacman -Sy linux-headers dkms
Choose Kernel Headers version matching your Kernel!
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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