cleaning up a few things

8821cu.conf

@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 #
 # Purpose: Allow easy access to specific driver options.
 #
+# Edit the following line to blacklist conflicting in-kernel drivers, should they exist.
+blacklist rtw88_8821cu
+#
 # Warning: Some adapters based on the rtl8821cu chipset may require the
 # `rtw_RFE_type` option to be set. If wifi or bluetooth does not work
 # after driver installation, see the appropriate section in the below
@@ -68,7 +71,7 @@ options 8821cu rtw_drv_log_level=0 rtw_led_ctrl=1 rtw_vht_enable=1 rtw_power_mgn
 # 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
-# be obtained from the operating system.
+# be obtained otherwise.
 #
 # Example for the US: rtw_country_code=US
 # Example for Panama: rtw_country_code=PA

alpha-2_Country_Codes

@@ -22,47 +22,47 @@ iw reg get
 
 ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Country Codes
 
-Name			Code
+Name				Code
 
-Afghanistan		AF
+Afghanistan			AF
 
 Åland Islands		AX
 
-Albania			    AL
+Albania				AL
 
-Algeria			    DZ
+Algeria				DZ
 
 American
-Samoa			    AS
+Samoa				AS
 
-Andorra			    AD
+Andorra				AD
 
-Angola			    AO
+Angola				AO
 
-Anguilla		    AI
+Anguilla			AI
 
-Antarctica		    AQ
+Antarctica			AQ
 
 Antigua and
-Barbuda			    AG
+Barbuda				AG
 
-Argentina		    AR
+Argentina			AR
 
-Armenia			    AM
+Armenia				AM
 
-Aruba			    AW
+Aruba				AW
 
-Australia		    AU
+Australia			AU
 
-Austria			    AT
+Austria				AT
 
-Azerbaijan		    AZ
+Azerbaijan			AZ
 
-Bahamas			    BS
+Bahamas				BS
 
-Bahrain			    BH
+Bahrain				BH
 
-Bangladesh		    BD
+Bangladesh			BD
 
 Barbados		    BB
 
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Djibouti            DJ
 Dominica            DM
 
 Dominican
-Republic            DO
+Republic			DO
 
 ><
 

install-driver.sh

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ DRV_VERSION="5.12.0.4"
 # Some distros have a not yet mainlined, patched-in kernel driver that
 # must be deactivated so as not to conflict with this driver. The
 # filename may need to change when the new in-kernel driver is mainlined.
-BLACKLIST_FILE="rtw88_8821cu.conf"
+#BLACKLIST_FILE="rtw88_8821cu.conf"
 
 KVER="$(uname -r)"
 KARCH="$(uname -m)"
@@ -59,13 +59,13 @@ then
 	exit 1
 fi
 
-# check to see if header files are installed
-if [ ! -d "/lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build" ]; then
-	echo "Your kernel headers aren't properly installed."
-	echo "Please consult your distro documentation."
-	echo "Once the header files are installed, please run \"sudo ./${SCRIPT_NAME}\""
-	exit 1
-fi
+# check to see if header files are installed (not sure if this can be done.)
+#if [ ! -d "/usr/src/linux-headers-/$(uname -r)/" ]; then
+#	echo "Your kernel headers aren't properly installed."
+#	echo "Please consult your distro documentation."
+#	echo "Once the header files are installed, please run \"sudo ./${SCRIPT_NAME}\""
+#	exit 1
+#fi
 
 # check to ensure iw is installed
 if ! command -v iw >/dev/null 2>&1
@@ -154,10 +154,10 @@ then
 fi
 
 # blacklist the in-kernel module (driver) so that there is no conflict
-echo "Installing ${BLACKLIST_FILE} to: /etc/modprobe.d"
-cp -f ${BLACKLIST_FILE} /etc/modprobe.d
+#echo "Installing ${BLACKLIST_FILE} to: /etc/modprobe.d"
+#cp -f ${BLACKLIST_FILE} /etc/modprobe.d
 
-# sets module parameters (driver options)
+# sets module parameters (driver options) and blacklisted modules
 echo "Installing ${OPTIONS_FILE} to: /etc/modprobe.d"
 cp -f ${OPTIONS_FILE} /etc/modprobe.d
 

remove-driver.sh

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ DRV_VERSION="5.12.0.4"
 # Some distros have a not yet mainlined, patched-in kernel driver that
 # must be deactivated so as not to conflict with this driver. The
 # filename may need to change when the new in-kernel driver is mainlined.
-BLACKLIST_FILE="rtw88_8821cu.conf"
+#BLACKLIST_FILE="rtw88_8821cu.conf"
 
 KVER="$(uname -r)"
 KARCH="$(uname -m)"
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ then
 	fi
 fi
 
-echo "Removing ${BLACKLIST_FILE} from /etc/modprobe.d"
-rm -f /etc/modprobe.d/${BLACKLIST_FILE}
+#echo "Removing ${BLACKLIST_FILE} from /etc/modprobe.d"
+#rm -f /etc/modprobe.d/${BLACKLIST_FILE}
 echo "Removing ${OPTIONS_FILE} from /etc/modprobe.d"
 rm -f /etc/modprobe.d/${OPTIONS_FILE}
 echo "Removing source files from /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}"