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attempted fix for country code issues

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morrownr 2022-12-05 00:02:20 -06:00
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commit b85a75766a
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8821cu.conf
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# documentation. # documentation.
# #
# 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 rtw_power_mgnt=1 rtw_dfs_region_domain=0 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.
@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1 rtw_power_mgn
# #
# ----- # -----
# #
# 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
# be obtained from the operating system. # be obtained from the operating system.
@ -75,6 +75,8 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1 rtw_power_mgn
# Example for Norway: rtw_country_code=NO # Example for Norway: rtw_country_code=NO
# Example for Kuwait: rtw_country_code=KW # Example for Kuwait: rtw_country_code=KW
# 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
# #
# ----- # -----
# #

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README.md
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@ -204,6 +204,24 @@ install this driver and, after a reboot, the driver is not working, you
can go into the BIOS and temporarily turn secure boot off to see if can go into the BIOS and temporarily turn secure boot off to see if
secure boot is the problem. secure boot is the problem.
Please ensure the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code is set in your Linux distro.
If it is not set, you will likely have problems accessing some channels, especially
5 Ghz and 6 GHz channels. To set your Country Code:
```
iw reg set US
```
If you are not in the US, please use the country code for your country. See:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2
To check if your country code is properly set:
```
iw reg get
```
### Installation Steps ### Installation Steps
Note: The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are Note: The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are
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#### Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using) #### Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using)
Note: If your Linux distro does not fall into one of options listed
below, you will need to research how to properly setup up the development
environment for your system.
- Option for Raspberry Pi OS (ARM/ARM64) - Option for Raspberry Pi OS (ARM/ARM64)
``` ```

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include/autoconf.h
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#define AUTOCONF_INCLUDED #define AUTOCONF_INCLUDED
#define RTL871X_MODULE_NAME "8821CU" #define RTL871X_MODULE_NAME "8821CU"
#define DRV_NAME "rtl8821cu" #define DRV_NAME "rtl8821cu"
#define CONFIG_REGD_SRC_FROM_OS
/* Set CONFIG_RTL8821C from Makefile */ /* Set CONFIG_RTL8821C from Makefile */
#ifndef CONFIG_RTL8821C #ifndef CONFIG_RTL8821C