Step-by-step – Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Kali Driver Installation

GNU/Linux Kali Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Wireless Driver in Kali GNU/Linux Desktop.

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

Especially relevant: this Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Driver Kali Linux Dkms Setup should be working also after an Apt Kernel Upgrade also because is part of the Default Repo.

Finally, this Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Driver Kali 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.

GNU/Linux Kali Realtek RTL8401/RTL8402 Driver Installation