Fixing Realtek dual band wi-fi dongle driver on Void or any Linux

Опубликовано: 04 Июнь 2026
на канале: Living Linux

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In this episode, I will demonstrate the resolution for USB WiFi dongle driver issues using Void Linux but the solution can be used on any Linux distribution.

Required package:
. dkms

Commands discussed:
. lsusb
(to list all USB devices)

. xbps-install -Su dkms
(optional to install dynamic kernel modules)

. mkdir -p ~/build
. cd ~/build
(to make a working directory and moving in)

. git clone https://github.com/brektrou/rtl8821CU...
(to sync repo on local storage)

./dkms-install.sh
to build and install the driver

./dkms-remove.sh
and to remove (if ever needed in future)

Equipment and software used:
. OBS (screen recorder)
. Shotcut (video editor)
. Void Linux (platform)
. My $5 mic

Applies to:
. Realtek RTL8811CU / RTL8821CU

Github link and credits:
. git clone https://github.com/brektrou/rtl8821CU...

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