How to Install Realtek Rtl8814AU WiFi Driver in openSUSE Linux

GNU/Linux openSUSE Realtek rtl8814AU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8814AU Wireless Driver in openSUSE Stream GNU/Linux Desktop.

And this Realtek rtl8814AU Driver openSUSE Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.

Moreover, the Rtw88 Driver support the following Chipsets:

• PCIe: RTL8723DE, RTL8814AE, RTL8821CE, RTL8822BE, RTL8822CE
• SDIO: RTL8723CS, RTL8723DS, RTL8821CS, RTL8822BS, RTL8822CS
• USB: RTL8723DU, RTL8811AU, RTL8811CU, RTL8812AU, RTL8812BU, RTL8812CU, RTL8814AU, RTL8821AU, RTL8821CU, RTL8822BU, RTL8822CU

Many thanks to Developer Lwfinger for his precious and generous Free Work on the rtl8814AU Driver — GitHub Page.

Especially relevant: the supported Kernel Range may vary over time, as does the Driver itself — for up-to-date details, see the Developer Documentation.

To ensure the best setup for Realtek WiFi drivers, it’s recommended to update or upgrade your kernel. This process can help in resolving compatibility issues and improve driver performance. You can follow the detailed guide on how to Update your Kernel on various GNU/Linux distributions here.

1. 1. Terminal QuickStart

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2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Stuff First, possibly Upgrade your system with:

   sudo zypper ref && sudo zypper update

   In this case after reboot:

   sudo reboot

   Then run:

   sudo zypper in -t pattern devel_basis

   And again:

   sudo zypper in dkms kernel-devel unzip

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
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