Step-by-step – Realtek Rtl8188EUS Driver Xubuntu 20.04 Installation

GNU/Linux Xubuntu 20.04 Realtek rtl8188EUS Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8188EUS Wireless Driver in Xubuntu 20.04 Focal 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 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.