Step-by-step – Ubuntu 21.04 Realtek RTL8188EU Driver Installation

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 21.04 Realtek RTL8188EU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8188EU WiFi Driver for Ubuntu 21.04 Hirsute GNU/Linux.

And this Realtek Ubuntu 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. 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.
   And then possibly to reboot:

   sudo reboot