GNU/Linux MX 21 Realtek rtl8821CE Driver Offline Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8821CE WiFi/Bluetooth Driver without Internet in MX GNU/Linux 21 Desktop.
Especially relevant: before running this Setup you can try the Realtek rtl8821CE Driver from Apt Package or from Kelebek333 PPA Repo that may be a good Alternative.
This Driver may be functioning also for the following Realtek Chipsets:
- rtl8821AE
- rtl8822BE
- rtl8723CE
- rtl8723DE
As suggested from the Realtek Driver Support and the Arch Linux AUR Package.
Especially relevant: this set up has been tested successfully working up to 5.9 Linux Kernel.
Last, this Realtek rtl8821CE Driver MX Linux 21 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.
1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Finding Linux Headers
Now to find the needed Linux Headers Release
Check your current Kernel Version with:uname -r
And take Note of it.How to QuickStart with Command Line on MX GNU/Linux
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