The following steps will install the Linux Mint driver for the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 USB Wifi adapter.
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Open a Linux terminal and run the following commands to download and build the driver.
sudo apt-get install build-essential dkms git clone https://github.com/Mephysto666/rtl8822bu cd rtl8822bu sudo dkms add .
You should see the following output:
Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/88x2bu/1.1/source -> /usr/src/88x2bu-1.1 DKMS: add completed. -
Run the following command to install the driver.
sudo dkms install -m 88x2bu -v 1.1
You should see the following output:
Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping... Building module: cleaning build area... 'make' all KVER=5.4.0-66-generic..................................................................................... cleaning build area... DKMS: build completed. 88x2bu.ko: Running module version sanity check. - Original module - No original module exists within this kernel - Installation - Installing to /lib/modules/5.4.0-66-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/ depmod... DKMS: install completed. -
Restart the NetworkManager with the following command.
sudo service NetworkManager restart
You should now be able to see the new TP-Link 802.11ac NIC in the Wifi Connections in the bottom-right corner of your desktop. Optionally, you can right-click the Wifi icon in your system tray and select Network Settings to see the new TP-Link Wi-Fi adapter listed.
8/26/2022
Linux kernel 5.15.0.58-generic and Linux Mint 21 Venessa / Vera use the following driver installation steps.
After installing the driver and successfully connecting to your new adapter, you may choose to connect to the xfinitywifi hotspot, which requires a login before providing Internet access.
If you attempt to access the Internet from Chrome, you may see an error ERR_QUIC_PROTOCOL. The solution to this is to login to the xfinitywifi service, as shown below.
- In Chrome, navigate to chrome://flags
- Search for Experimental QUIC protocol.
- Select Disable.
- Navigate to any web page and you should be directed to the xfinitywifi sign-in page.
- Enter your account login to connect to the Internet.
If the sign-in button fails to work, open Firefox and repeat steps 4-5.
TP-Link USB WiFi Adapter for PC (Archer T4U Plus)
AC1300 Mbps
Dual Band Wireless Network Adapter
Desktop with 2.4GHz/5GHz High Gain 5dBi Antennas
Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS, Linux
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