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8821cu.conf
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blacklist rtw88_8821cu blacklist rtw88_8821cu
# #
# Edit the following line to change, add or delete options: # Edit the following line to change, add or delete options:
options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1 options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1 rtw_power_mgnt=1
# #
# After editing is complete, save this file (if using nano: Ctrl + x, y, Enter) # After editing is complete, save this file (if using nano: Ctrl + x, y, Enter)
# and reboot to activate the changes. # and reboot to activate the changes.
@ -71,6 +71,28 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1
# #
# ----- # -----
# #
# Beamforming options ( rtw_beamform_cap )
#
# 0 = Disable
# 1 = SU Beamformer
# 2 = SU Beamformee
# 3 = SU Beamformer and SU Beamformee
# 10= SU Beamformee and MU Beamformee (default)
# 11= SU Beamformer and SU Beamformee and MU Beamformee
#
# Note: MU Beamformer is not supported.
#
# /* /os_dep/linux/os_intfs.c
# * BIT0: Enable VHT SU Beamformer
# * BIT1: Enable VHT SU Beamformee
# * BIT2: Enable VHT MU Beamformer, depend on VHT SU Beamformer
# * BIT3: Enable VHT MU Beamformee, depend on VHT SU Beamformee
# * BIT4: Enable HT Beamformer
# * BIT5: Enable HT Beamformee
# */
#
# -----
#
# ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code options ( rtw_country_code ) # ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code options ( rtw_country_code )
# #
# Note: Allows the Country Code to be set in cases where it is unable to # Note: Allows the Country Code to be set in cases where it is unable to
@ -83,7 +105,7 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1
# Example for Taiwan: rtw_country_code=TW # Example for Taiwan: rtw_country_code=TW
# #
# ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2 # ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2
# #
# ----- # -----
# #
# DFS Options ( rtw_dfs_region_domain ) # DFS Options ( rtw_dfs_region_domain )
@ -107,7 +129,7 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1
# Select P2P interface in concurrent mode ( rtw_sel_p2p_iface ) # Select P2P interface in concurrent mode ( rtw_sel_p2p_iface )
# #
# 0 = Sets interface 0 to be p2p interface # 0 = Sets interface 0 to be p2p interface
# 1 = Sets interface 1 to be p2p interface (default) # 1 = Sets interface 1 to be p2p interface (default)
# #
# ----- # -----
# #
@ -122,10 +144,10 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1
# 6 = (2-Ant), (2G_WLG, iPA, iLNA, iSW), (5G, iPA, iLNA, iSW) # 6 = (2-Ant), (2G_WLG, iPA, iLNA, iSW), (5G, iPA, iLNA, iSW)
# 7 = (1-Ant), (2G_BTG, iPA, iLNA, iSW), (5G, iPA, iLNA, iSW) (try this setting first) # 7 = (1-Ant), (2G_BTG, iPA, iLNA, iSW), (5G, iPA, iLNA, iSW) (try this setting first)
# 64 = this appears to be the default on adapters that do not support bluetooth # 64 = this appears to be the default on adapters that do not support bluetooth
# #
# Note: RFE Type is used to set antenna isolation and the BT coexistence # Note: RFE Type is used to set antenna isolation and the BT coexistence
# mechanism. Some adapters require this setting and some do not. If wifi # mechanism. Some adapters require this setting and some do not. If wifi
# does not work without this setting, the setting probably needs to be # does not work without this setting, the setting probably needs to be
# set. It may be necessary to try different settings to determine # set. It may be necessary to try different settings to determine
# which setting is optimal for your adapter. # which setting is optimal for your adapter.
# #

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README.md
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## 8821cu ( 8821cu.ko ) :rocket: ## 8821cu ( 8821cu.ko ) :rocket:
## Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8811CU, RTL8821CU and RTL8731AU Chipsets ## Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8811CU, RTL8821CU, RTL8821CUH and RTL8731AU Chipsets
- v5.12.0.4 (Realtek) (20210916) plus updates from the Linux community - v5.12.0.4 (Realtek) (20210916) plus updates from the Linux community
@ -11,18 +11,25 @@ confirm that this is the correct driver for your adapter.
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi compliant - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi compliant
- 802.1x, WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES/Mixed mode for PSK and TLS (Radius) - 802.1x, WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES/Mixed mode for PSK and TLS (Radius)
- WPA3 (see FAQ) - WPA3-SAE (Personal) (see FAQ)
- WPA3-Enterprise (Suite-B 192-bit)
- WAPI 1.0 station mode
- WPS - PIN and PBC Methods
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Client mode - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Client mode
* Supports wireless security for WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES PSK * Supports wireless security for WEP, WPA TKIP and WPA2 AES PSK
* Supports site survey scan and manual connect * Supports site survey scan and manual connect
* Supports WPA/WPA2 TLS client * Supports WPA/WPA2 TLS client
- Power saving modes - Power saving modes
- WiFi-Direct
- Miracast
- MU-MIMO
- Mesh
- Wake on WLAN
- Wireshark compatible - Wireshark compatible
- Aircrack-ng compatible - Aircrack-ng compatible
- Packet injection - Packet injection
- hostapd compatible - hostapd compatible
- AP mode DFS channel support - AP mode DFS channel support
- Miracast
- Supported interface modes - Supported interface modes
* Managed * Managed
* Monitor (see FAQ) * Monitor (see FAQ)
@ -78,7 +85,7 @@ be provided via PR or message in Issues.
- SkiffOS for Odroid XU4 (ARM 32 bit) (kernel 6.0.7) - SkiffOS for Odroid XU4 (ARM 32 bit) (kernel 6.0.7)
- Ubuntu 22.04 (kernel 5.15) and 22.10 (kernel 5.19) - Ubuntu 22.04 (kernel 5.15) and 22.10 (kernel 5.19) (kernel 6.2 rc1)
- Void Linux (kernel 5.18) - Void Linux (kernel 5.18)
@ -87,10 +94,10 @@ supported due to the way kernel patches are handled. I will support
knowledgable RHEL developers if they want to merge the required knowledgable RHEL developers if they want to merge the required
support and keep it current. support and keep it current.
Note: Android is not supported but I will support knowledgable Android Note: Android is supported in the driver according to Realtek. I will support
developers if they want to merge and keep current the required support knowledgable Android developers if they want to merge and keep current the
(most likely just instructions about how to compile and maybe a modification required support (most likely just instructions about how to compile and maybe
or two to the Makefile). a modification or two to the Makefile).
### Download Locations for Tested Linux Distributions ### Download Locations for Tested Linux Distributions
@ -109,7 +116,7 @@ or two to the Makefile).
### Tested Hardware ### Tested Hardware
- EDUP EP-AC1651 USB WiFi Adapter AC650 Dual Band USB 2.0 Nano - EDUP EP-AC1651 USB WiFi Adapter AC650 Dual Band USB 2.0 (nano)
- EDUP EP-AC1635 USB WiFi Adapter AC600 Dual Band USB 2.0 - EDUP EP-AC1635 USB WiFi Adapter AC600 Dual Band USB 2.0
### Compatible Devices ### Compatible Devices
@ -119,7 +126,7 @@ click [here](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi) and look for Main Menu
item 2 which will show information about and links to recommended adapters. item 2 which will show information about and links to recommended adapters.
* Cudy WU700 * Cudy WU700
* EDUP EP-AC1651 * EDUP EP-AC1651 (nano)
* EDUP EP-AC1635 * EDUP EP-AC1635
* TOTOLINK A650UA v3 * TOTOLINK A650UA v3
* Mercusys MU6H (multi-state) * Mercusys MU6H (multi-state)