Realtek rtl8812au driver linux

Realtek rtl8812au driver linux

Realtek 8812AU/8821AU USB WiFi driver.

for AC1200 (801.11ac) Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter

Update for NVidia Jestson Nano support

Known Supported Devices:

Compiling with DKMS

Compiling for NVidia Jeston Nano

Compiling for Raspberry Pi (3)

Install kernel headers and other dependencies.

Edit Makefile and turn on CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI , turn off CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC

Compiling for Ubuntu (16.04) and Debian (9)

Download archive into temp directory

Install kernel headers

Compile and install from source

Cross-compiling. You can now specify variables on the command line w/out editing

makefile. For instance, this builds against recent OpenWRT neo2 platform. Your

Cross-compile binaries should be in your PATH.

KSRC=/home/greearb/git/openwrt-neo2-dev/build_dir/target-aarch64_cortex-a53_musl/linux-sunxi_cortexa53/linux-4.14.78 EXT_EXTRA_CFLAGS=-DCONFIG_LITTLE_ENDIAN ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-openwrt-linux- MODDESTDIR=/tmp make V=1

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rtl8812AU_8821AU linux kernel driver for AC1200 (801.11ac) Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter

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Realtek rtl8812au driver linux

Rtl8812AU Realtek 802.11ac Linux Driver (rtl8812au)

This driver is an update to version 5.1.5 (rtl8812AU_linux_v5.1.5_19247.20160830) of Realtek’s 8812AU USB WiFi Linux driver for AC1200 (801.11ac) adapters.

It supports supports USB 3.0 and has been succesfully tested to work with Linux Kernels 3.16.x to 4.12.x as well as AMD’s Radeon Open Compute (ROCm) kernel.

The original version of this driver was downloaded from Tenda. However, several improvements have been made including support for the Tp-Link Archer and Tenda U12 dongles as well as the addition of an LED control module (rtw_led_ctrl).

Supported Device List

From driver’s device USB ID list and independent testers:

D-Link	Edimax	Others	Others	Others
ALPHA	I-O DATA Edimax	HAWKING Edimax	EnGenius EnGenius	Belkin Sercomm
DWA-182	Logitec Edimax	ASUS Edimax	Phlanex Abocom	Tenda U12
Cameo	Edimax Edimax	NEC *	Abocom Abocom	Tp-Link Archer: T4U v1, T4U v2, T4UH V1
Sitecom Edimax	ZyXEL *	WD Cybertan	BrosTrend Long Range 1200Mbps

Enviroments Successfully Tested

• Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 and 17.10
• Fedora 25
• Kernels
  • 3.16.x to 4.13.x
  • AMD ROCm Linux Kernel: 4.11.0-kfd-compute-rocm-rel-1.6-148

Building (How to Install)

To build and install module manually:

To use dkms install:

You may have to install additional packages to complete the build:

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Linux driver for Realtek 802.11ac based on Realtek’s 5.1.5 version

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Realtek rtl8812au driver linux

News: A new version of this driver is now available. Testing has shown it to be a solid driver. The driver located here will be discontinued in the near future so please transition to the new driver as you are able to do so.

Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8812AU Chipset

• v5.9.3.2 (Realtek) (2020-10-12)
• Plus updates from the Linux community

• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi compliant
• 802.1x, WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES/Mixed mode for PSK and TLS (Radius)
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Client mode
  • Support wireless security for WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES PSK
  • Support site survey scan and manual connect
  • Support power saving mode
• Supported interface modes:
  • IBSS
  • Managed
  • AP (see Bridged Wireless Access Point located in the main directory of this repo)
  • Monitor
  • P2P-client
  • P2P-GO
• USB mode control
• Log level control
• LED control
• Power saving control
• VHT control (allows 80 MHz channel width in AP mode)
• SU Beamformee and MU Beamformee control
• SU Beamformer control

A FAQ is available at the end of this document.

• Kernels: 2.6.24 — 5.8 (Realtek)
• Kernels: 5.9 — 5.13 (community support)

Tested Linux Distributions

Arch Linux (kernel 5.4)

Arch Linux (kernel 5.9)

Fedora (kernel 5.11)

Kali Linux (kernel 5.10)

Linux Mint 20.2 (Linux Mint based on Ubuntu) (kernel 5.4)

Linux Mint 20 (Linux Mint based on Ubuntu) (kernel 5.4)

LMDE 4 (Linux Mint based on Debian) (kernel 4.19)

Manjaro 20.1 (kernel 5.9)

Raspberry Pi OS (2021-01-11) (ARM 32 bit) (kernel 5.10)

Raspberry Pi Desktop (x86 32 bit) (kernel 4.9)

Ubuntu 21.04 (kernel 5.11)

Ubuntu 20.10 (kernel 5.8)

Ubuntu 20.04 (kernel 5.4)

Ubuntu 18.04 (kernel 5.4)

Download Locations for Tested Linux Distributions

• Alfa AWUS036AC
• Alfa AWUS036ACH
• Belkin F9L1109
• Buffalo — WI-U3-866D
• D-Link DWA-182 (Rev. C1)
• Edimax EW-7822UAC
• Linksys WUSB6300 V1
• Rosewill RNX-AC1200UBE
• TRENDnet TEW-805UB
• Numerous products that are based on the supported chipset.

Warning: Beware of «multi-state» USB WiFi adapters. Some USB WiFi adapters have proprietary Windows drivers onboard. When plugged in, they act like a flash drive or CDROM and on Windows will attempt to start installing the Windows driver. That won’t work on Linux or MAC or any other non-Windows OS so the adapter sits there in flash drive or CDROM mode. The problem is that the state of the adapter has to be changed for the adapter to show up as the device that you expect, in this case, a WiFi adapter. Most modern Linux distributions ship with a utility called «usb-modeswitch» that will handle this issue for you if it has the correct information for your adapter. It is a good utility but if you buy adapters that are «multi-state,» that is one more potential headache you may have to deal with when something goes wrong. Often you can indentify adapters that are «multi-state» as they are advertised as «free driver» or «free installation driver.» If you are looking to buy a USB WiFi adapter for use on Linux, MAC OS, *NIX or anything besides Windows, it is a good idea to seek out single-state adapters.

Note: Some adapter makers change the chipsets in their products while keeping the same model number so please check to confirm that the product you plan to buy has the chipset you are expecting.

The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are welcome to alter the installation to meet their needs.

Temporary internet access is required for installation. There are numerous ways to enable temporary internet access depending on your hardware and situation. One method is to use tethering from a phone. Another method to enable temporary internet access is to keep a wifi adapter that uses an in-kernel driver in your toolkit.

You will need to use the terminal interface. The quick way to open a terminal: Ctrl+Alt+T (hold down on the Ctrl and Alt keys then press the T key)

DKMS is used for the installation. DKMS is a system utility which will automatically recompile and install this driver when a new kernel is installed. DKMS is provided by and maintained by Dell.

It is recommended that you do not delete the driver directory after installation as the directory contains information and scripts that you may need in the future.

There is no need to disable Secure Mode to install this driver. If Secure Mode is properly setup on your system, this installation will support it.

Step 1: Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)

Step 2: Update the system (select the option for the OS you are using)

Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using)

Step 4: Create a directory to hold the downloaded driver

Step 5: Move to the newly created directory

Step 6: Download the driver

Step 7: Move to the newly created driver directory

Step 8: Warning: this step only applies if you are installing to Raspberry Pi hardware.

Run a preparation script

Step 9: Run the installation script (For automated builds, use NoPrompt as an option)

A file called 8812au.conf will be installed in /etc/modeprobe.d by default.

This file will be read and applied to the driver on each system boot.

To edit the driver options file, run the edit-options.sh script.

Documentation for Driver Options is included in the file 8812au.conf .

Removal of the Driver

Note: This script should be used in the following situations:

• the driver is no longer needed
• a fresh start with default settings is needed
• a new version of the driver needs to be installed
• a major operating system upgrade is going to be applied

Note: This script removes everything that has been installed, with the exception of the packages installed in Step 3 and the driver directory. The driver directory can and probably should be deleted in most cases after running the script.

Step 1: Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)

Step 2: Move to the driver directory

Step 3: Run the removal script

Recommended WiFi Router/ Access Point Settings

Note: These are general recommendations, some of which may not apply to your specific situation.

Security: Set WPA2-AES. Do not set WPA2 mixed mode or WPA or TKIP.

Channel width for 2.4G: Set 20 MHz fixed width. Do not use 40 MHz or 20/40 automatic.

Channels for 2.4G: Set channel 1 or 6 or 11 depending on the congestion at your location. Do not set automatic channel selection.

Mode for 2.4G: For best performance, set «N only» if you no longer use B or G capable devices.

Network names: Do not set the 2.4G Network and the 5G Network to the same name. Note: Unfortunately many routers come with both networks set to the same name.

Channels for 5G: Not all devices are capable of using DFS channels. It may be necessary to set a fixed channel in the range of 36 to 48 or 149 to 161 in order for all of your devices to work on 5g. (for US, other countries may vary)

Best location for the wifi router/ access point: Near center of apartment or house, at least a couple of feet away from walls, in an elevated location.

Check congestion: There are apps available for smart phones that allow you to check the congestion levels on wifi channels. The apps generally go by the name of WiFi Analyzer or something similar.

After making and saving changes, reboot the router.

Set regulatory domain to correct setting in OS

Check the current setting

If you get 00, that is the default and may not provide optimal performance.

Set it temporarily

Note: Substitute your country code if you are not in the United States.

Set it permanently

Recommendations regarding USB

Moving your USB WiFi adapter to a different USB port has been known to fix a variety of problems. Problems include WiFi going on and off as well as connections coming and going.

If connecting your USB WiFi adapter to a desktop computer, use the USB ports on the rear of the computer. Why? The ports on the rear are directly connected to the motherboard which will reduce problems with interference and disconnection that can happen with front ports that use cables.

If your USB WiFi adapter is USB 3 capable then plug it into a USB 3 port.

Avoid USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports if possible as almost all currently available adapters have been tested with USB 3.1 Gen 1 (aka USB 3) and not with USB 3.1 Gen 2.

If you use an extension cable and your adapter is USB 3 capable, the cable needs to be USB 3 capable.

Some USB WiFi adapters require considerable electrical current and push the capabilities of the power available via USB port. One example is devices that use the Realtek 8814au chipset. Using a powered multiport USB extension can be a good idea in cases like this.

How to disable onboard WiFi on Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 3A+, 4B and Zero W.

Add the following line to /boot/config.txt

How to forget a saved WiFi network on a Raspberry Pi

Delete the relevant WiFi network block (including the ‘network=’ and opening/closing braces.

Press ctrl-x followed by ‘y’ and enter to save the file.

Question: Does WPA3 work with this driver?

Answer: No, WPA3 does not work with this driver. If you need an AC class adapter that does support WPA3, I suggest an Alfa AWUS036ACM (mt7612u chipset) but there are other adapters based on the mt7612u chipset available at various price points. Be aware that WPA3 support is not fully in place in all Linux distros currently. More than driver support is required for WPA3 support. You can get more information and links at the following site:

Question: What interface combinations does this driver support?

Answer: None. Realtek out-of-kernel drivers, including this driver, do not support interface combinations. If you need support for interface combinations, I suggest adapters based on the Mediatek chipsets. You can get more information and links at the following site:

Question: What extended features does this driver support?

Answer: None. For extended features, you need an adapter that uses Mediatek or Atheros drivers. You can get more information and links at the following site:

Question: I bought two rtl88x2bu adapters and am planning to run one of them as an AP and another as a WiFi client. How do I set that up?

Answer: You can’t. Realtek drivers do not support more than one adapter with the same chipset in the same computer. However, testing has shown that the Mediatek drivers do support more than one adapter with the same chipset in the same computer. I recommend adapters with the mt7612u chipset if you are looking for AC 1200+ adapters. You can get more information and links at the following site:

Question: Why do you recommend Mediatek based adapters when you maintain this repo for a Realtek driver?

Answer: Many Linux users already have adapters based on Realtek chipsets. This repo is for Linux users to support their existing adapters but my STRONG recommendation is for Linux users to seek out WiFi solutions based on Mediatek, Intel or Atheros chipsets and drivers. If users are looking at a USB solution, Mediatek and Atheros based adapters are the best solution. If users want a PCIe, mPCIe, SDIO or other implementation then Intel, Mediatek or Atheros are good solutions. Realtek based USB adapters are not a good solution because Realtek does not follow Linux Wireless standards for USB WiFi adapters. Realtek drivers are problematic in many ways. You have been WARNED. For information about usb wifi adapters:

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Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8812AU Chipset

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