How to Install Realtek rtl8912AU WiFi Driver on Ubuntu Distro
GNU/Linux Ubuntu Realtek rtl8912AU Driver Setup Guide
How to Install Realtek rtl8912AU Wireless Driver for Ubuntu GNU/Linux desktops.
And this Realtek rtl8912AU Driver Ubuntu Setup should be working also after a Kernel Upgrade with the Dkms integration.
The RTL8912AU chipset is commonly used in modern USB Wi-Fi adapters and supports cutting-edge 802.11ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) standards, offering tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies and advanced capabilities like WPA3 encryption, MLO, and high-throughput data rates.
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 rtl8912AU Driver Setup.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
