Find TP-Link Wi-Fi adapters for Linux systems.
Find TP-Link Wi-Fi adapters for Linux systems.
Hi! It's been a few days since I moved from Windows to Linux Mint, and I'm really satisfied so far. The only issue is that my TP Link AC1300 Wifi USB adaptors aren't working at all. It's strange since the seller and TP Link say it's compatible with Ubuntu-based systems and even have drivers available. But without internet access on my PC, I can't verify that. I've been checking online posts and they often suggest things like updating with sudo or adding repositories—steps that won't help without connectivity. The problem also affects other distros like Ubuntu and Pop OS, which makes sense since they're all Debian-based. I'd appreciate any advice or guidance! Thanks!
I'm expecting a TP Link Archer device, so knowing the exact model would be useful. Based on common setups, it's probably a Realtek RTL88x2BU, which isn't directly supported by Linux. You'll likely have to create the driver yourself—see the GitHub link for details—and you may need a stable internet connection to download build tools and clone the repository.
Hi there! Confirmed it's an Archer T3U. There are some variations available, so I'm trying to source the exact version through Ethernet. Hopefully, I can locate the right driver for my device.
It's interesting that some PCIe versions of the AC1300 function properly in Mint right away. It seems there might be multiple versions available, possibly indicating older models.
The version you shared is exactly what you require. The driver module should be rebuilt after each kernel upgrade; save a backup of the git repository and pull it before changing the kernel. However, the repo notes that there is ongoing experimental support from upstream, which could eventually replace this step.
A few Realtek products offer native compatibility. The situation varies—some models like the 8822BE on my ASUS x470-i board work out of the box, while others may depend on Intel or Broadcom. From my experience, Intel tends to provide the strongest initial support. Edited November 20, 2022 by Nayr438
I occasionally use a TP-Link TL-WN821N. It might be around 20 years old and still available. Someone I know purchased one last week because her laptop didn<|pad|>'s WiFi adapter wasn't compatible. The product lists Linux support for this model but not for the AC1300.