rtl88x2bu-driver

Linux kernel >=4.15 compatible realtek driver for RTL8812BU/RTL8822BU chipset for wifi adapters

Last Tested:

• Linux Kernel 4.19.* Longterm releases
• Linux Kernel 4.15.* Longterm releases

About

This repository contains drivers for the RTL8812BU/RTL8822BU chipset, updated to work with Linux 4.15 and above, the current kernel version for Ubuntu 18.04.1 at the time of writing.

It is based off of the Edimax EW-7822ULC driver, version 1.0.1.6, which in turn seems to be based on Realtek's 88x2BU driver version 5.1.7. The Edimax driver was downloaded from https://www.edimax.com/edimax/mw/cufiles/files/download/Driver_Utility/EW-7822ULC_Linux_Driver_1.0.1.6.zip and is also a part of the repo under zip/.

Compatible/Tested Devices

• Inamax AC1200 USB2.0/USB3.0 Wifi Adapter
• Edimax AC1200 Dual-Band MU-MIMO USB 2.0 Adapter (EW-7822ULC)
• ASUS USB-AC53 Nano

Tested on:

• platform: x86_64
• Distro: Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS
• Linux kernel: 4.15.0-33-generic
• Port: USB 2.0 and USB 3.0

Build/Install Instructions

To build:
make clean
make -j8

To install:
sudo modprobe cfg80211
sudo insmod 88x2bu.ko

Note: Make sure the device is unplugged before installing the driver.