Step-by-step – Realtek RTL-SDR Driver CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Installation

December 14, 2020 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Realtek RTL-SDR Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL-SDR Wireless Driver in CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 GNU/Linux.

Especially relevant: the RTL-SDR 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.

How to Install Realtek RTL-SDR Driver in CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 - Featured
  1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

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

    How to Install Realtek RTL-SDR Driver in CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 - Open Terminal Shell Emulator
    In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
  2. 2. Installing Dependencies

    Then to Install Required Stuff
    Run:

    sudo yum group install 'Development Tools'
    And again:
    sudo dnf install cmake git libusbx-devel kernel-devel
    Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

    How to QuickStart with Command Line on CentOS

    Terminal CentOS QuickStart Guide

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