Step-by-step – Debian Buster Realtek RTL8168 Driver Installation

GNU/Linux Debian Buster Realtek RTL8168 Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8168 Gigabyte Ethernet Controller Driver in Debian Buster 10.x GNU/Linux.

And the r8168-dkms Debian Package contains the Binary Firmware for Realtek Ethernet, Wifi and Bluetooth Adapters Supported by Various Drivers.

Especially relevant: this Realtek RTL8168 Driver Debian Buster Dkms Setup should be working also after an Apt Kernel Upgrade also because is part of the Default Repo.

Finally, this Realtek Driver Debian Setup should support All the following PCI Express 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet Adapters:

• RTL8168B/8111B
• RTL8168C/8111C
• RTL8168CP/8111CP
• RTL8168D/8111D
• RTL8168DP/8111DP
• RTL8168E/8111E
• RTL8111G/8111H
• RTL8411/8411B

And again also the PCI Express 10/100M Fast Ethernet Interfaces:

• RTL8101E
• RTL8102E
• RTL8103E
• RTL8105E
• RTL8106E
• RTL8107E
• RTL8401
• RTL8402

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.