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### FAQ
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Question: Is WPA3 supported?
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Answer: WPA3-SAE is supported. It works well on most modern Linux distros
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but not all. Generally the reason for WPA3 not working on Linux distros is
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that the distro has an old version of wpa_supplicant or Network Manager.
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Your options are to upgrade to a more modern distro (distros released after
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mid 2022) or compile and install new versions of wpa_supplicant and/or
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Network Manager.
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-----
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Question: I bought two usb wifi adapters based on this chipset and am
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planning to use both in the same computer. How do I set that up?
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Answer: Realtek drivers do not support more than one adapter with the
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same chipset in the same computer. You can have multiple Realtek based
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adapters in the same computer as long as the adapters are based on
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different chipsets.
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-----
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Question: Why do you recommend Mediatek based adapters when you maintain
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this repo for a Realtek driver?
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Answer: Many new and existing Linux users already have adapters based on
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Realtek chipsets. This repo is for Linux users to support their existing
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adapters but my STRONG recommendation is for Linux users to seek out USB
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WiFi solutions based on Mediatek chipsets. Mediatek is making and
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supporting their drivers per Linux Wireless Standards guidance per the
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Linux Foundation. This results in far fewer compatibility and support
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problems. More information and recommended adapters shown at the
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following site:
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https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi
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-----
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Question: Will you put volunteers to work?
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Answer: Yes. Post a message in `Issues` or `Discussions` if interested.
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-----
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Question: I am having problems with my adapter and I use Virtualbox?
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Answer: This [article](https://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/forum/wifi-hacking-attach-usb-wireless-adapter-with-virtual-box-0324433/) may help.
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-----
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Secure Boot Information
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Question: The driver installation script completed successfully and the
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https://wiki.debian.org/SecureBoot
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There is work underway to add Secure Boot suuport for systems that do not
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There is work underway to add Secure Boot suport for systems that do not
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have `dkms` available or if a manual installation is desired.
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-----
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Question: Is WPA3 supported?
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Answer: WPA3-SAE is supported. It works well on most modern Linux distros
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but not all. Generally the reason for WPA3 not working on Linux distros is
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that the distro has an old version of wpa_supplicant or Network Manager.
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Your options are to upgrade to a more modern distro such as those released
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after mid-2022 or compile and install new versions of wpa_supplicant and/or
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Network Manager.
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-----
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Question: I bought two usb wifi adapters based on this chipset and am
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planning to use both in the same computer. How do I set that up?
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Answer: Realtek drivers do not support more than one adapter with the
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same chipset in the same computer. You can have multiple Realtek based
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adapters in the same computer as long as the adapters are based on
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different chipsets.
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Recommendation: If this is an important capability for you, I have tested
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Mediatek adapters for this capability and it does work with adapters that
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use the following chipsets: mt7921au, mt7612u and mt7610u.
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-----
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Question: Why do you recommend Mediatek based adapters when you maintain
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this repo for a Realtek driver?
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Answer: Many new and existing Linux users already have adapters based on
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Realtek chipsets. This repo is for Linux users to support their existing
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adapters but my STRONG recommendation is for Linux users to seek out USB
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WiFi solutions based on Mediatek chipsets. Mediatek is making and
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supporting their drivers per Linux Wireless Standards guidance per the
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Linux Foundation. This results in far fewer compatibility and support
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problems. More information and recommended adapters shown at the
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following site:
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https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi
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-----
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Question: Will you put volunteers to work?
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Answer: Yes. Post a message in `Issues` or `Discussions` if interested.
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-----
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Question: I am having problems with my adapter and I use Virtualbox?
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Answer: This [article](https://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/forum/wifi-hacking-attach-usb-wireless-adapter-with-virtual-box-0324433/) may help.
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-----
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Question: Can you provide additional information about monitor mode?
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Answer: I have a repo that is setup to help with monitor mode:
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-----
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Question: How do I disable the onboard WiFi in a Raspberry Pi?
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Note: This answer is for the Raspberry Pi OS.
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dtoverlay=disable-wifi
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```
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Question: I have an adapter with the 8821cu chipset and it supports
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bluetooth. The bluetooth works but the wifi does not. What is wrong?
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Answer: There appears to be an issue where adapters can be set up
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differently by makers. The fix is to set the driver option
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( `rtw_RFE_type` ) in 8821cu.conf. The easiest way to edit 8821cu.conf is
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to run the following from the driver directory:
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Answer: There appears to be an issue that is caused by makers setting up
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adapters differently. The fix is to set the driver option ( `rtw_RFE_type` )
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in 8821cu.conf. The easiest way to edit 8821cu.conf is to run the following
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from the driver directory:
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```
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sudo ./edit-options.sh
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self_action = MLME_STA_DISCONNECTED;
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else if (MLME_IS_ADHOC(padapter) || MLME_IS_ADHOC_MASTER(padapter))
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self_action = MLME_ADHOC_STOPPED;
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/* nrm */
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// nrm
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#ifdef CONFIG_WIFI_MONITOR
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else if (MLME_IS_MONITOR(padapter))
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self_action = MLME_ACTION_NONE;
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}
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LeaveAllPowerSaveModeDirect(padapter);
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// nrm
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#ifdef CONFIG_MONITOR_MODE_XMIT
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pmlmeext->cur_channel = set_ch_parm->ch;
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pmlmeext->cur_ch_offset = set_ch_parm->ch_offset;
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2023-01-26
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2023-02-26
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Note: This document is under coonstruction.
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Instructions for setting the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code in your Linux
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distro.
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Purpose: Provide instructions for setting the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code.
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Note: Package "iw" must be installed.
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To set the country code:
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```
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sudo iw reg set XX
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```
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AG Antigua and Barbuda
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AR Argentina
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AR Argentina
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AM Armenia
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AM Armenia
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Aruba AW
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AW Aruba
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Australia AU
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AU Australia
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Austria AT
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AT Austria
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>> under construction <<
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Azerbaijan AZ
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TM Turkmenistan
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Turks and
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Caicos
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Islands TC
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TC Turks and Caicos Islands
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Tuvalu TV
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TV Tuvalu
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Uganda UG
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UG Uganda
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Ukraine UA
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UA Ukraine
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United Arab
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Emirates AE
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AE United Arab Emirates
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GB United Kingdom
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US United States
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United States
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Minor
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Outlying
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Islands UM
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UM United States Minor Outlying Islands
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Uruguay UY
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UY Uruguay
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Uzbekistan UZ
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UZ Uzbekistan
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Vanuatu VU
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VU Vanuatu
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Venezuela VE
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VE Venezuela
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Viet Nam VN
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VN Viet Nam
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Virgin Islands,
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British VG
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VG Virgin Islands, British
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VI Virgin Islands, U.S.
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# GNU General Public License for more details.
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SCRIPT_NAME="install-driver.sh"
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SCRIPT_VERSION="20230221"
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SCRIPT_VERSION="20230227"
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MODULE_NAME="8821cu"
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DRV_VERSION="5.12.0.4"
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echo ": ""${dkms_ver}"
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fi
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# display secure mode status if mokutil is installed
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# display secure mode status if SecureBoot is enabled and if mokutil is installed
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if command -v mokutil >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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sb_state=$(mokutil --sb-state)
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echo ": ""${sb_state}"
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if mokutil --sb-state | grep -i enabled >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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echo ": SecureBoot enabled - read FAQ about SecureBoot"
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fi
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fi
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# needs work
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# display ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code
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#a2_country_code=$(iw reg get | grep -i country)
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#echo ": Location: ""${a2_country_code}"
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#if [[ $a2_country_code == *"00"* ]];
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#then
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# echo "The Country Code may not be properly set."
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# echo "File alpha-2_Country_Codes is located in the driver directory."
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# echo "Please read and follow the directions in the file after installation."
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# check ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Code is not 00
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#if iw reg get | grep -i 00 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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# echo ": The Country Code may not be properly set."
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# echo ": File 'alpha-2_Country_Codes' is located in the docs directory."
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# echo ": Please read and follow the directions in the file after installation."
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#fi
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Checking for previously installed drivers."
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echo "Checking for previously installed drivers."
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# check for and remove non-dkms installations
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# standard naming
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if [ -f "${MODDESTDIR}${MODULE_NAME}.ko" ]; then
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Removing a non-dkms installation: ${MODDESTDIR}${MODULE_NAME}.ko"
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rm -f "${MODDESTDIR}"${MODULE_NAME}.ko
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/sbin/depmod -a "${KVER}"
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rm -rf /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}
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make clean >/dev/null 2>&1
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echo "Removal complete."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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fi
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# check for and remove non-dkms installations
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# with rtl added to module name (PClinuxOS)
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if [ -f "${MODDESTDIR}rtl${MODULE_NAME}.ko" ]; then
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Removing a non-dkms installation: ${MODDESTDIR}rtl${MODULE_NAME}.ko"
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rm -f "${MODDESTDIR}"rtl${MODULE_NAME}.ko
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/sbin/depmod -a "${KVER}"
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rm -rf /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}
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make clean >/dev/null 2>&1
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echo "Removal complete."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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fi
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# check for and remove non-dkms installations
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# Example: /usr/lib/modules/5.15.80-rockchip64/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rtl8821cu/8821cu.ko.xz
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# Dear Armbiam, this is a really bad idea.
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if [ -f "/usr/lib/modules/${KVER}/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/${DRV_NAME}/${MODULE_NAME}.ko.xz" ]; then
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Removing a non-dkms installation: /usr/lib/modules/${KVER}/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/${DRV_NAME}/${MODULE_NAME}.ko.xz"
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rm -f /usr/lib/modules/"${KVER}"/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/${DRV_NAME}/${MODULE_NAME}.ko.xz
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/sbin/depmod -a "${KVER}"
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rm -rf /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}
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make clean >/dev/null 2>&1
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echo "Removal complete."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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fi
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# check for and remove dkms installations
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if command -v dkms >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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if dkms status | grep -i ${DRV_NAME}; then
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echo "Removing a dkms installation: ${DRV_NAME}"
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Removing a dkms installation."
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dkms remove -m ${DRV_NAME} -v ${DRV_VERSION} --all
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echo "Removing ${OPTIONS_FILE} from /etc/modprobe.d"
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rm -f /etc/modprobe.d/${OPTIONS_FILE}
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echo "Removing source files from /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}"
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rm -rf /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}
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echo "Removal complete."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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fi
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fi
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# sets module parameters (driver options) and blacklisted modules
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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echo "Starting installation."
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echo "Installing ${OPTIONS_FILE} to /etc/modprobe.d"
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cp -f ${OPTIONS_FILE} /etc/modprobe.d
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# determine if dkms is installed and run the appropriate routines
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# determine if dkms is installed and run the appropriate installation routines
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if ! command -v dkms >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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echo "The non-dkms installation routines are in use."
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if [ "$RESULT" = "0" ]; then
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make clean >/dev/null 2>&1
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echo "The driver was installed successfully."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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else
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echo "An error occurred: ${RESULT}"
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echo "Please report this error."
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else
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echo "The driver was installed by dkms successfully."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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fi
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fi
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# provide driver upgrade information
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echo "Info: Upgrade this driver with the following commands as needed:"
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echo "$ git pull"
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echo "$ sudo sh install-driver.sh"
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echo "Note: Upgrades should be performed before distro upgrades."
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echo "Note: Upgrades can be performed as often as you like."
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echo "Note: Work on this driver is continuous."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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# unblock wifi
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if command -v rfkill >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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rfkill unblock wlan
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# if NoPrompt is not used, ask user some questions
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if [ $NO_PROMPT -ne 1 ]; then
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echo
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printf "Do you want to edit the driver options file now? [y/N] "
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printf "Do you want to edit the driver options file now? (y is recommended) [y/N] "
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read -r REPLY
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case "$REPLY" in
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[yY]*) ${TEXT_EDITOR} /etc/modprobe.d/${OPTIONS_FILE} ;;
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esac
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printf "Do you want to apply the new options by rebooting now? (recommended) [y/N] "
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printf "Do you want to apply the new options by rebooting now? ( y is recommended) [y/N] "
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read -r REPLY
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case "$REPLY" in
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# GNU General Public License for more details.
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SCRIPT_NAME="remove-driver.sh"
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SCRIPT_VERSION="20230126"
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SCRIPT_VERSION="20230226"
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MODULE_NAME="8821cu"
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DRV_VERSION="5.12.0.4"
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echo ": ${KVER} (kernel version)"
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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# check for and remove non-dkms installations
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# standard naming
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echo "The driver was removed successfully."
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echo "You may now delete the driver directory if desired."
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echo ": ---------------------------"
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echo
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# if NoPrompt is not used, ask user some questions
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