Do not use 40 MHz or 20/40 automatic.Ĭhannels for 2.4 GHz: Set channel 1 or 6 or 11 depending on the congestion at your location. Do not set WPA2 mixed mode or WPA or TKIP.Ĭhannel width for 2.4 GHz: Set 20 MHz fixed width. Note: These are general recommendations, some of which may not apply to your specific situation. remove-driver.sh Recommended WiFi Router/ Access Point Settings The installation can then be continued with step 3.
Note: If you do not regularly maintain your system by installing updated packages, it is a good idea to not only update system package information but also to install the updated packages followed by a system reboot. Step 2: Update system package information (select the option for the OS you are using) Step 1: Open a terminal (e.g.: Ctrl+Alt+T) If Secure Mode is properly setup on your system, this installation will support it. There is no need to disable Secure Mode to install this driver. 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. DKMS is provided by and maintained by Dell. DKMS is a system utility which will automatically recompile and install this driver when a new kernel is installed. (If the command sudo echo Yes returns "Yes", with or without having to enter your password, you do have sufficient access rights.)ĭKMS is used for the installation. You will need to have sufficient access rights to use sudo, so that arbitrary commands can be executed as the root user. (There are lots of SSH guides available, e.g., for the Raspberry Pi and for Ubuntu. The quick way to open a terminal: Ctrl+Alt+T (hold down on the Ctrl and Alt keys then press the T key).Īn alternative terminal is to use SSH (Secure Shell) from the same or from another computer, in which case you will be in a suitable terminal after logging in, but this step requires that an SSH daemon/server has already been configured. You will need to use the terminal interface. Another method to enable temporary internet access is to keep a WiFi adapter that uses an in-kernel driver in your toolkit. One method is to use tethering from a phone. There are numerous ways to enable temporary internet access depending on your hardware and situation.
Temporary internet access is required for installation. Experienced users are welcome to alter the installation to meet their needs. The installation instructions are for the novice user.
Note: Please read "supported-device-IDs" for information about how to confirm the correct driver for your adapter.
Problem reports should include the information obtained with the following command: Note: A FAQ is available at the end of this document.
I am very busy so if anyone is interested in making a guide/checklist, I will add it to the README. If there is interest, I will consider making and posting a guide. Note: WPA3-SAE support is in this driver, however, for it to work with current Linux distros, you will need to download, compile and install the current master of wpa_supplicant at the following site:
Supports site survey scan and manual connect.Supports wireless security for WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES PSK.802.1x, WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES/Mixed mode for PSK and TLS (Radius).Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8811AU and RTL8821AU Chipsets Click for USB WiFi Adapter Information for Linux