Step-by-step – Realtek RTL8821cu Driver Installation in Fedora 35

September 30, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Fedora 35 Realtek RTL8821cu Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL8821cu Wireless Driver in Fedora 35 GNU/Linux.

Especially relevant: this Realtek RTL8821cu Driver Fedora 35 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.

How to Install Realtek RTL8821cu Driver in Fedora 35 - Featured
  1. 1. Launching Terminal

    Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

    Step-by-step Fedora Realtek RTL8821cu Driver Installation Guide - Open Terminal
  2. 2. Installing Dependencies

    Then to Install Required Stuff First, run:

    sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools"
    Further you may need also the C Libraries:
    sudo dnf groupinstall "C Development Tools and Libraries"
    And again:
    sudo dnf install dkms elfutils-libelf-devel unzip
    Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

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