Step-by-step – Realtek Rtl8188EUS Driver Installation in Pop!_OS

GNU/Linux Pop!_OS Realtek rtl8188EUS Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8188EUS Wireless Driver in Pop!_OS 18.04/20.04 LTS GNU/Linux.

Especially relevant: the rtl8188EUS Aircrack-ng Driver support “Monitor mode” and “Frame injection”.

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. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
   Hit Win/Cmd to Show Bar.
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   Or Right-Click on Desktop or Folder and Choose “Open in Terminal”:
   
   And Update Pop!_OS Apt Repository:

   sudo apt update

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

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.