USB adapter TP-Link TL WN823N not working with Kernel 5.3

[TheJags]

I have tried installing these drivers from here, as steps described in Readme, quite a few times with Ubuntu Mainline Kernel 5.3 (few RCs and with final 5.3) from this page: https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/

but Network Manager fails to detect any wireless networks.

Though these drivers (Realtek-4.4.x branch) are working just fine with Ubuntu kernel 5.2.14. My system is Ubuntu Mate 19.04 64-bit, with USB adapter TP-Link TL WN823N.

Many thanks.

[CGarces]

Hi.

I have done some changes at #141 Can you please build it with that change?

Maybe the easiest way is compile it from this branch. https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver/tree/CGarces-patch-1

[TheJags]

@CGarces thanks for the quick reply.

First I removed the drivers with: sudo dkms remove rtl8192eu/1.0 --all

Then installed the kernel 5.3, rebooted the PC, tried to install drivers from your 5.3 branch, and getting this error:

ERROR (dkms apport): binary package for rtl8192eu: 1.0 not found

What should I do next. Thanks, Jags

Here are the detailed steps:

1, **git clone https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver.git;**

2, cd rtl8192eu-linux-driver;

3, $ sudo dkms add .;

Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/rtl8192eu/1.0/source ->
                 /usr/src/rtl8192eu-1.0

DKMS: add completed.
$

4, $ sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel.  Skipping...

Building module:
cleaning build area...

'make' all KVER=5.3.0-050300-generic...(bad exit status: 2)

ERROR (dkms apport): binary package for rtl8192eu: 1.0 not found

Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 5.3.0-050300-generic (x86_64)

Consult /var/lib/dkms/rtl8192eu/1.0/build/make.log for more information.
$

[CGarces]

Hi.

Thanks for testing.

Remove the folder and start again but selecting a specific branch

git clone --single-branch --branch <branchname> <remote-repo>

So step 1 should be:

git clone --single-branch --branch CGarces-patch-1 https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver.git;

[TheJags]

@CGarces Thanks again :)

Some progress but got some error, and it's stuck at "depmod..." for past 25+ minutes.

Edit: Just killed it by CTRL+C after 30 min.

Also, before the next try, do I need to do any special "cleanup"?

Thanks alot.

Here are the steps:

:::  :::
$ git clone --single-branch --branch CGarces-patch-1 https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver.git;

$ cd rtl8192eu-linux-driver;
$ sudo dkms add .;

Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/rtl8192eu/1.0/source ->
                 /usr/src/rtl8192eu-1.0

DKMS: add completed.

$ sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel.  Skipping...

Building module:
cleaning build area...
'make' all KVER=5.3.0-050300-generic......................
cleaning build area...

DKMS: build completed.

8192eu.ko:
Running module version sanity check.

**modinfo: ERROR: missing module or filename.**
 - Original module
   - No original module exists within this kernel
 - Installation
   - Installing to /lib/modules/5.3.0-050300-generic/updates/dkms/

**depmod...**

:::  :::

[CGarces]

I'm nor sure about the error. Try

sudo depmod -a
sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

[TheJags]

Okay I got this message:

$ sudo depmod -a

$ sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

Module rtl8192eu/1.0 already installed on kernel 5.3.0-050300-generic/x86_64

$ 

[CGarces]

I'm not sure about the commands, I don't have a linux computer right now.

sudo dkms remove rtl8192eu
sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

just to be sure that the last version is loaded.

[TheJags]

I'm not sure about the commands, I don't have a linux computer right now.

sudo dkms remove rtl8192eu
sudo dkms install rtl8192eu/1.0;

just to be sure that the last version is loaded.

Well, even before I read your message, I just rebooted the PC, and after reboot it got connected automatically right away.

Now when I tried the first command you mentioned, I get this error:

$ sudo dkms remove rtl8192eu

Error! Invalid number of parameters passed.

Usage: remove <module>/<module-version> --all
   or: remove <module>/<module-version> -k <kernel-version>
$ 

[ipaleka]

Hi.

I have done some changes at #141 Can you please build it with that change?

Maybe the easiest way is compile it from this branch. https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver/tree/CGarces-patch-1

Had the same issue with TP-Link TL-WN822N ver.5 on 5.3.0 and it now works flawlessly after installing driver from this branch.

\o/

[CGarces]

Hi @ipaleka

PR #141 has been added to the repository so https://github.com/Mange/rtl8192eu-linux-driver/ and https://github.com/CGarces/rtl8192eu-linux-driver/tree/CGarces-patch-1

Must work in the same way.

In any case issue is closed by PR #141

[hlmhlr]

Hi,

I have to install drivers of TL-WN 823N (version: 3.0) on Ubuntu 18.04 (Kernel: Linux 5.3.0-28-generic). I have searched the web-page of tp-link and also other forums but unable to get drivers and installation guide for mentioned version and OS.

Kindly help out in the said matter.

Thanks and Regards,

[CGarces]

Hi,

I have to install drivers of TL-WN 823N (version: 3.0) on Ubuntu 18.04 (Kernel: Linux 5.3.0-28-generic). I have searched the web-page of tp-link and also other forums but unable to get drivers and installation guide for mentioned version and OS.

Kindly help out in the said matter.

Thanks and Regards,

Please check README.md

[hlmhlr]

Hi, I have to install drivers of TL-WN 823N (version: 3.0) on Ubuntu 18.04 (Kernel: Linux 5.3.0-28-generic). I have searched the web-page of tp-link and also other forums but unable to get drivers and installation guide for mentioned version and OS. Kindly help out in the said matter. Thanks and Regards,

Please check README.md

Thankyou very much @CGarces , Its connected.

Regards,

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