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@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ or if you have previously installed another driver for chipsets supported by
this driver, you MUST remove anything that the previous attempt this driver, you MUST remove anything that the previous attempt
installed BEFORE attempting to install this driver. This driver can be installed BEFORE attempting to install this driver. This driver can be
removed with the script called `./remove-driver.sh`. Information is removed with the script called `./remove-driver.sh`. Information is
available in the section called `Removal of the Driver.` You can get a available in the section called `Removal of the Driver`. You can get a
good idea as to whether you need to remove a previously installed good idea as to whether you need to remove a previously installed
driver by running the following command: driver by running the following command:
@ -166,9 +166,11 @@ install the newest available before installing the new kernel. Use the
following commands in the driver directory: following commands in the driver directory:
``` ```
$ sudo ./remove-driver.sh sudo ./remove-driver.sh
$ git pull
$ sudo ./install-driver.sh git pull
sudo ./install-driver.sh
``` ```
Temporary internet access is required for installation. There are numerous ways Temporary internet access is required for installation. There are numerous ways
@ -372,9 +374,9 @@ git clone https://github.com/morrownr/8821cu-20210916.git
cd ~/src/8821cu-20210916 cd ~/src/8821cu-20210916
``` ```
#### Step 8: Run the installation script ( install-driver.sh ) #### Step 8: Run the installation script (`install-driver.sh`)
Note: For automated builds (non-interactive), use _NoPrompt_ as an option. Note: For automated builds (non-interactive), use `NoPrompt` as an option.
``` ```
sudo ./install-driver.sh sudo ./install-driver.sh
@ -387,7 +389,9 @@ not be applied. Rebooting is strongly recommended.
Note: Fedora users that have secure boot turned on should run the following to Note: Fedora users that have secure boot turned on should run the following to
enroll the key: enroll the key:
$ sudo mokutil --import /var/lib/dkms/mok.pub ```
sudo mokutil --import /var/lib/dkms/mok.pub
```
Manual build instructions: The above script automates the installation Manual build instructions: The above script automates the installation
process, however, if you want to or need to do a command line process, however, if you want to or need to do a command line
@ -405,7 +409,7 @@ the process each time a new kernel is installed in your distro.
----- -----
### Driver Options ( edit-options.sh ) ### Driver Options (`edit-options.sh`)
A file called `8821cu.conf` will be installed in `/etc/modprobe.d` by A file called `8821cu.conf` will be installed in `/etc/modprobe.d` by
default if you use the `./install-driver.sh` script. default if you use the `./install-driver.sh` script.
@ -460,7 +464,7 @@ sudo ./install-driver.sh
``` ```
----- -----
### Removal of the Driver ( remove-driver.sh ) ### Removal of the Driver (`remove-driver.sh`)
Note: Removing the driver is advised in the following situations: Note: Removing the driver is advised in the following situations:
@ -481,7 +485,7 @@ cd ~/src/8821cu-20210916
#### Step 3: Run the removal script #### Step 3: Run the removal script
Note: For automated builds (non-interactive), use _NoPrompt_ as an option. Note: For automated builds (non-interactive), use `NoPrompt` as an option.
``` ```
sudo ./remove-driver.sh sudo ./remove-driver.sh
@ -507,7 +511,7 @@ Note: These are general recommendations, some of which may not apply to your spe
- Best location for the WiFi router/access point: Near center of apartment or house, at least a couple of feet away from walls, in an elevated location. You may have to test to see what the best location is in your environment. - Best location for the WiFi router/access point: Near center of apartment or house, at least a couple of feet away from walls, in an elevated location. You may have to test to see what the best location is in your environment.
- Check congestion: There are apps available for smart phones that allow you to get an idea of the congestion levels on WiFi channels. The apps generally go by the name of ```WiFi Analyzer``` or something similar. - Check congestion: There are apps available for smart phones that allow you to get an idea of the congestion levels on WiFi channels. The apps generally go by the name of `WiFi Analyzer` or something similar.
After making and saving changes, reboot the router. After making and saving changes, reboot the router.
@ -533,7 +537,7 @@ After making and saving changes, reboot the router.
### How to disable onboard WiFi on Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 3A+, 4B and Zero W ### How to disable onboard WiFi on Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 3A+, 4B and Zero W
Add the following line to /boot/config.txt Add the following line to `/boot/config.txt`
``` ```
dtoverlay=disable-wifi dtoverlay=disable-wifi
@ -543,21 +547,21 @@ dtoverlay=disable-wifi
### How to forget a saved WiFi network on a Raspberry Pi ### How to forget a saved WiFi network on a Raspberry Pi
#### Step 1: Edit wpa_supplicant.conf #### Step 1: Edit `wpa_supplicant.conf`
``` ```
sudo ${EDITOR} /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf sudo ${EDITOR} /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf
``` ```
#### Step 2: Delete the relevant WiFi network block (including the 'network=' and opening/closing braces. #### Step 2: Delete the relevant WiFi network block (including the '`network=`' and opening/closing braces).
#### Step 3: Press ctrl-x followed by 'y' and enter to save the file. #### Step 3: Press ctrl-x followed by '`y`' and enter to save the file.
#### Step 4: Reboot #### Step 4: Reboot
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### FAQ: ### FAQ
Question: Is WPA3 supported? Question: Is WPA3 supported?