Installing realtek RTL8812 driver for ac 1200 inamax dongle
I am almost completely computer illiterate. I am attempting to re purpose an old computer for very limited use and need to access the internet wirelessly for my purposes. I have successfully installed Xubuntu onto the desktop and need to install the drivers (which I possess in disc form that came with the dongle and the disc does contain a driver file for linux based systems) to access my wireless network. I do not have a wired internet connection to access the internet. I do have the original install disc. The dongle was successfully installed onto the same computer on the XP operating system immediately prior to installing Xubuntu.
How do I prompt the driver files to run? The file name is:
RTL88x2BU_WiFi_linux_v5.1.7_19806
within this file are the files:
Below is a screenshot of the terminal emulator with the commands entered that I was requested to provide:
Build essentials package screenshot:
build essentials package screenshot
22 Answers
In order to compile a kernel module, in this case a wireless driver, in Ubuntu requires the source code for the driver, which you have, as well as several build tools. If you could get a temporary internet connection by ethernet from a friend or by tethering your phone, installing the prerequisites is quite simple. From the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essentialWithout the possibility of a temporary connection, it will be necessary to go here: Find and downlad on some other computer all of the necessary packages and their dependencies. Transfer them on a USB key or similar. The process and a handy list are here: Although the package bcmwl-kernel-source is included on the list, it is not required in this case.
Once all of the packages are installed without error, you are ready to compile the driver. From the terminal:
cd ~/Downloads/RTL88x2BU_WiFi_linux_v5.1.7_19806
chmod +x install.sh
sudo ./install.shAssuming that install process completed without error, load the module:
sudo modprobe 882xbuYour wireless should now be working.
NOTE: I have some suspicion that this relatively old (2016) driver may not compile correctly in Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS. If it does not, I will have an alternative solution.
5The advice chili555 provided was good and accurate. The problem turned out to be more than I as a casual pc user was able to tackle. The main problem stemmed from installing and attempting to update the operating system without an ethernet connection. Luckily I had access to an experienced Linux programmer who was able to update my operating system and install the drivers for my dongle. The pc and wireless internet now works great!
IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED WITH UBUNTU MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HARD WIRED ETHERNET CONNECTION BEFORE YOU INSTALL!!
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