Linux Asus USB-AC56 wireless AC1300 fails to install driver.
Linux Asus USB-AC56 wireless AC1300 fails to install driver.
I've been unsuccessful in finding recommendation even on this forum for any wireless components compatible with Linux. I believe I've made 2 or 3 threads asking about it. Most word on it is "Just get Ethernet." or "I have this card I bought in 2011." EDIT: Now I have this card & micro center is like 45 minutes away to refund this. So I'd like to try and get this working if I can, unless there is some holy grail company that actually supports linux.
Apologies for the oversight, I’ll locate the posts I’ve used effectively on Linux. For reference, almost any Intel-based chipset functions well as they receive solid support under Linux.
Additionally, the Atheros AR938x also functions well https://wiki.debian.org/ath9k
Don't be sorry. There's literally no information on the subject. From what I've only recently found also is that Linux drivers aren't compatible natively across kernels. I've seen videos explain that drivers are just in the kernel & if it supports linux, the driver is in the kernel & you'll be fine with plug & play.
Someone suggested Atheros is automatically compatible, but the adapter boxes don’t list the chip details. The best way to find this is by testing it on your computer and using commands. Drivers function differently on Linux—do you need instructions for creating them?
It's a tricky situation. The drivers are built into the kernel or written in. If they're present, you're safe; if not... expect issues. The safest approach is to look up the product, search online for user experiences with it, and then decide before investing your money.
Based on a search using the RTL8812AU, clone the repository, install DKMS, reboot, and consider a recent kernel if you can. The latest stable is 5.9.1, while 5.4 LTS is the oldest option. Be cautious with kernel 5.9+ as it may conflict with NVIDIA drivers. Note that newer kernels might not work with certain cards.
From the desktop it wasn<|pad|>, I couldn't install the drivers for... You asked how you found the source code. I searched the webpage, the box, and the manual for "rtl8812au" or parts of it. I saved the files on my laptop, moved them to a flash drive, extracted them to my desktop and executed the commands from there. Thank you for your help, @Radium_Angel.
Download the driver from the provided link. The file version referenced is for RTL8812AU and was last updated in 2014, making it potentially outdated. Searching the Arch AUR for "RTL8812AU" leads to several updated packages, with comments suggesting the use of aircrack-ng. One option links to a GitHub repository offering the same package.