GNU/Linux Pop!_OS Realtek rtl8812au Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8812au WiFi Driver in Pop!_OS GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant: this Realtek rtl8812au Driver Pop!_OS Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.
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.
Finally, from the Realtek Support Driver Website comes out that it may be working for all the following Chipsets:
- RTL8192EU
- RTL8811AU
- RTL8811CU
- RTL8812AU
- RTL8812BU
- RTL8814AU
- RTL8821AU
1. Launching Shell Emulator
Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
Hit Win/Cmd to Show Bar.
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)Or Right-Click on Desktop or Folder and Choose “Open in Terminal”:
And Update Pop!_OS Apt Repository:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.2. Removing Default Driver
Then in case to Remove Ubuntu Repo rtl8812au Driver
With:sudo apt remove rtl8812au-dkms
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