Step-by-step – Ubuntu 20.04 Realtek RTL8188EU Driver Installation

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Realtek RTL8188EU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8188EU WiFi Driver for Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux.

And this Realtek Ubuntu Driver should support at least the following Devices:

• RTL8188eu
• RTL8188eus
• RTL8188etv

Especially pertinent to consider, as a Simpler Alternative, you should initially attempt with the PPA rtl8188EU Driver Setup.

Again for the rtl8188EUS Driver with “Monitor mode” and “Frame injection” see instead: Aircrack-ng.

Please be aware of how this Driver is Not supporting all the Linux Kernels range, so in case of issue consult the available Online Documentation.

So as a possible Solution, then you may also see: How to Install New Kernel Guide.

Again, in case of Issue for preventing any possible Driver loading Interference you should also take into account: How to Blacklist Kernel Modules.

Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Zorin OS
• Lubuntu
• Elementary OS
• Kde Neon
• Pop_OS!
• Xubuntu
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi
• Puppy
• Kubuntu
• LXLE
• Trisquel
• Voyager Ubuntu
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Linux Ultimate Edition
(You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)

1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Stuff
   Run:

   sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) dkms git

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   And then possibly to reboot:

   sudo reboot