🚀 RTW88 WiFi Driver Installer

Automated installation for Realtek WiFi 5 drivers on Linux

DKMS Support Secure Boot Ready Multi-Distro

Quick Install

Copy and paste this command into your terminal to install the RTW88 driver:

Installation Command

Before Installation

Backup important data before installing drivers. The script requires sudo privileges and will prompt for your password.

What Gets Installed

Driver Source

lwfinger/rtw88 repository - the official backport of Realtek WiFi 5 drivers

Installation Method

DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) for automatic rebuilds on kernel updates

Dependencies

build-essential, dkms, git, and kernel headers for your system

Configuration

Firmware files and modprobe configuration for optimal performance

Supported Hardware

PCIe Cards

RTL8723DE, RTL8814AE, RTL8821CE, RTL8822BE, RTL8822CE

USB Adapters

RTL8723DU, RTL8811AU, RTL8811CU, RTL8812AU, RTL8812BU, RTL8812CU, RTL8814AU, RTL8821AU, RTL8821CU, RTL8822BU, RTL8822CU

SDIO Cards

RTL8723CS, RTL8723DS, RTL8821CS, RTL8822BS, RTL8822CS

Compatible Distributions

✓ Ubuntu / Debian

20.04+, including Linux Mint and Pop!_OS

✓ Kali Linux

Rolling release and stable versions

✓ Raspberry Pi OS

Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

✓ Arch-based

Arch Linux, Manjaro, EndeavourOS

Post-Installation

After running the installation script:

1. Secure Boot Users

If Secure Boot is enabled, you'll need to enroll the MOK (Machine Owner Key). The script will guide you through this process.

2. Reboot Required

Reboot your system to load the new driver. Your WiFi adapter should be recognized automatically.

3. Verify Installation

Check that the driver is loaded with: lsmod | grep rtw