GNU/Linux Pop_OS! Realtek rtl8832BU/rtl8852BU Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorialz shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek rtl8832BU/rtl8852BU Wireless Driver in Linux Pop_OS! LTS GNU/Linux.
And this Realtek rtl8832BU/rtl8852BU Driver Pop_OS! Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.
The RTL8832BU and RTL8852BU chipsets are commonly used in USB Wi-Fi adapters and support high-speed 802.11ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) standards.
Bluetooth is supported by the hardware, but Linux driver support may vary and could need additional configuration.
Many thanks to Developer Morrownr for his precious and generous Free Work on the rtl8832BU/rtl8852BU 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 rtl8832BU/rtl8852BU Driver Setup.
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to Quick-Start with Command Line on Pop_OS! GNU/Linux:
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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