Installing
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5. Installing Realtek RTL8821cu Driver
Especially relevant: for the Setup of the Morrownr variant, follow the instructions given by the Developer on GitHub!
Then to Install Wi-fi Driver for Linux Mint
Access the Target folder, in case of a Git Checkout modifies the Path accordingly:cd /tmp/*master
Or whatever else the Git Archive location.
And then to Setup it play:sudo ./dkms-install.sh
Last, in case of Troubles with Dkms you may Try with an Ordinary “make” “sudo make install” Setup.
Finally, to Check the Dkms Installation:sudo dkms status
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6. Loading Realtek RTL8821cu Driver
Now to Load Realtek Driver into Linux Mint’s Kernel
Simply Reboot with:sudo reboot
Then in Case of Issue with a USB Adapter.
First, try to find your usb-wifi-adapter Device ID, like “0bda:1a2b”, by:lsusb
switch the mode by type: (the device ID must be yours.)
Need install usb_modeswitch!sudo usb_modeswitch -KW -v 0bda -p 1a2b
Finally, for starting Bluetooth service if it’s in inactive
sudo systemctl start bluetooth.service
It should work.
Thanks to brektrou!
So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Install Realtek RTL8821cu Driver on Linux Mint!
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