GNU/Linux Mint 20 Realtek RTL8188EU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8188EU WiFi Driver in GNU/Linux Mint 20.x Ulyana/Ulyssa/Uma/Una LTS Desktop.
And this Realtek Mint Driver should support at least the following Devices:
- RTL8188eu
- RTL8188eus
- RTL8188etv
Especially relevant, 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.
1. Launching Shell Emulator
Open a Terminal window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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
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