GNU/Linux Mint Realtek rtl8812AU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorialz shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8812AU Wireless Driver in Mint 19.x/20.x/21.x/22.x LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And this Realtek rtl8812AU Driver Mint Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.
Moreover, the Rtw88 Driver support the following Chipsets:
- PCIe: RTL8723DE, RTL8814AE, RTL8821CE, RTL8822BE, RTL8822CE
- SDIO: RTL8723CS, RTL8723DS, RTL8821CS, RTL8822BS, RTL8822CS
- USB: RTL8723DU, RTL8811AU, RTL8811CU, RTL8812AU, RTL8812BU, RTL8812CU, RTL8814AU, RTL8821AU, RTL8821CU, RTL8822BU, RTL8822CU
Many thanks to Developer Lwfinger for his precious and generous Free Work on the rtl8812AU Driver — GitHub Page.
Especially relevant: the supported Kernel Range may vary over time, as does the Driver itself — for up-to-date details, see the Developer Documentation.
To ensure the best setup for Realtek WiFi drivers, it’s recommended to update or upgrade your kernel. This process can help in resolving compatibility issues and improve driver performance. You can follow the detailed guide on how to Update your Kernel on various GNU/Linux distributions here.
Especially pertinent to consider, as a Simpler Alternative, you should initially attempt with the PPA rtl8812AU Driver Setup.
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to Quick-Start with Command Line on Linux Mint:
2. Installing Dependencies
Then to Install Required Packages
First, possibly Upgrade your System with:sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
If a New Kernel has been installed, reboot the system using:sudo reboot
Again run:sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) dkms unzip git
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
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