How to Install Realtek Rtl8852AU Driver on Linux Mint – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Mint Realtek rtl8852AU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8852AU Wireless Driver in Mint 18.x/19.x/20.x/21.x LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

Especially relevant, this Driver is supporting also the rtl8832AU Chipset. And most likely, the rtl8852BU as well.

And this Mint Realtek rtl8852AU Driver is developed thanks to the beneficent Work of Lwfinger.

Moreover, here I propose you a simplified Installation Setup for Machines with MOK/Secure-Boot Disabled. But in case you want to keep it enabled, then see directly the Developer’s Docs.

1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.