GNU/Linux Ubuntu 22.10 Realtek RTL8168 Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! Unlock seamless network connectivity with our comprehensive tutorial, guiding you through the step-by-step process of Installing the Realtek RTL8168 Gigabyte Ethernet Controller driver for Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic GNU/Linux.
And the r8168-dkms Ubuntu 22.10 Package contains the Binary Firmware for Realtek Ethernet, Wifi and Bluetooth Adapters Supported by Various Drivers.
Especially relevant: this Realtek RTL8168 Driver Ubuntu 22.10 Dkms Setup should be working also after an Apt Kernel Upgrade also because is part of the Default Repo.
This Realtek Driver Ubuntu Setup should support All the following PCI Express 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet Adapters:
- RTL8168B/8111B
- RTL8168C/8111C
- RTL8168CP/8111CP
- RTL8168D/8111D
- RTL8168DP/8111DP
- RTL8168E/8111E
- RTL8111G/8111H
- RTL8411/8411B
And again also the PCI Express 10/100M Fast Ethernet Interfaces:
- RTL8101E
- RTL8102E
- RTL8103E
- RTL8105E
- RTL8106E
- RTL8107E
- RTL8401
- RTL8402
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
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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