Steps to Install the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter on Linux Mint

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How to Install the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter on Linux Mint

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The following steps will install the Linux Mint driver for the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 USB Wifi adapter.

Installing the TP-Link Archer T4U Driver

1. 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.
   

2. 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.
   

3. 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.

Upgrade Steps for Newer Linux Kernels

5.15.0

8/26/2022

Linux kernel 5.15.0.58-generic and Linux Mint 21 Venessa / Vera use the following driver installation steps.

Using with an xfinitywifi Hot Spot

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.

1. In Chrome, navigate to chrome://flags
2. Search for Experimental QUIC protocol.
3. Select Disable.
4. Navigate to any web page and you should be directed to the xfinitywifi sign-in page.
5. Enter your account login to connect to the Internet.

If the sign-in button fails to work, open Firefox and repeat steps 4-5.

Keywords

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

References

8822BU Driver for Linux

Can't activate interface of newly installed wifi adapter

Helpful Networking Commands

Ubuntu Driver WLAN TP-Link Archer T3U Plus and T4U for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish

Amazing work! Works also on Ubuntu 20.04.2 x86_64 LTS :)

Great instructions; clear and concise. FWIW, I had to restart my PC for the change to take effect. Thank you for sharing your work!

I'm new to Linux... am running Linux Mint 19.3 with kernel 4.15.0-159.167. There is an updated kernel available. Will I have to redo these same steps after updating the kernel?

I believe updating the kernel is fine. I've gone through several updates already and did not have to reinstall drivers.

great, works on Manjaro 20 as well

Hello, thanks for the instructions. Do you know if there is an update for kernel 5.13?

I tried to install following the instructions above and I got the following output after step 2:

"Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping...

Building module:
cleaning build area...
'make' all KVER=5.13.0-20-generic..............(bad exit status: 2)
ERROR (dkms apport): binary package for 88x2bu: 1.1 not found
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 5.13.0-20-generic (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/88x2bu/1.1/build/make.log for more information."

How do I uninstall it? My PC crashed after installing the driver. I use Ubuntu 20.04 kernel 5.11... Now, I have problems to boot my computer :(

Install Failed:
boaz@ubpc:~/rtl8822bu$ sudo dkms install -m 88x2bu -v 1.1

Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping...

Building module:
cleaning build area...
'make' all KVER=5.13.0-30-generic.............................(bad exit status: 2)
ERROR (dkms apport): binary package for 88x2bu: 1.1 not found
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 5.13.0-30-generic (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/88x2bu/1.1/build/make.log for more information.
boaz@ubpc:~/rtl8822bu$

I have no idea what to do or how to find the /var/
Please tell what I need to do to install the driver.

@boaz32 check this repo and use instructions for kernel 5.11 or later.

repo: https://github.com/fastoe/RTL8812BU

I have an Tp-Link Archer T4U running on windows 10 laptop but I'd like to try to use it on my Chromebook. My Chromebook has an Linux development environment where you can run Linux tools, editors, and IDEs. Do you think I can just type your commands in the terminal on my Chromebook to activate the USB adapter?

Update: for Linux kernel 5.15.0.58-generic and Linux Mint 21 Venessa / Vera

Install Steps

Option 1

git clone https://github.com/morrownr/88x2bu-20210702.git
cd 88x2bu-20210702
./cmode-on.sh
sudo ./install-driver.sh
sudo service NetworkManager restart

Option 2

git clone https://github.com/cilynx/rtl88x2bu.git
sudo dkms add ./rtl88x2bu
sudo dkms install rtl88x2bu/5.8.7.1 
sudo service NetworkManager restart

Option 3

sudo git clone 'https://github.com/RinCat/RTL88x2BU-Linux-Driver.git' 
cd RTL88x2BU-Linux-Driver
sudo dkms add .
sudo dkms autoinstall
sudo reboot

After reboot, you should see the TP-Link Archer T4U Plus adapter light-up green and work successfully!

just a note for anyone who comes along later, I had to disable secure boot to get this working on 5.15.0-57-generic kernel

Tested and working on Linux kernel 5.15.0.97-generic and Linux Mint 21.1 Vera.

Option 1:

./cmode-on.sh

not found.

probably current is:

./dkms-make.sh

Thx in advance

Do you know where to find driver for T4U ac1300 version 5?
I can't find it any where, it will be very helpful if you do

Just in case anyone needs this
Option 1:
$cd 88x2bu-20210702
$ls -la 88x2bu-20210702
$ ./install-driver.sh
After executing it driver is installed and you will be prompted to edit the config, after that reboot and it should work.

Linux 5.15.0.70-generic 및 Linux Mint 21.1 Vera 에서 테스트 및 작업했습니다.

I am using KaliLinux version 2023.2 (kernel version 6.3.0-kali1-amd64)
) On the previously used KaliLinux, it was installed with the command mentioned above, and monitor mode was also activated. However, the KaliLinux 2023.2 (kernel 6.3.0-kali1-amd64) that I am currently using does not work. Please tell me another way
This sentence may be an unstable question using a translator.

Thank you! Step 2 work fine on Linux Mint 21.2 with 5.15.0-88-generic and adapter Archer T4u V1

It is working on Kernel 6.5.6 on POP OS 22.04
With Option 2

git clone https://github.com/cilynx/rtl88x2bu.git
sudo dkms add ./rtl88x2bu
sudo dkms install rtl88x2bu/5.8.7.1
sudo service NetworkManager restart

Thank you very much

Has anyone gotten this to work for Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon 5.15.0-91-generic? Mine stopped working after it updated.

It is working on Kernel 6.5.6 on POP OS 22.04 With Option 2

git clone https://github.com/cilynx/rtl88x2bu.git sudo dkms add ./rtl88x2bu sudo dkms install rtl88x2bu/5.8.7.1 sudo service NetworkManager restart

Thank you very much

Thank you, this is working on my Raspberry Pi 4 with kernel 6.1.0-rpi7-rpi-v8

does not work on ubuntu 22.04, Linux 5.17.0-1019-oem x86_64. Thanks for the attempt