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.
The newer model of the TP Link AX1800 Archer TX20U Plus may experience frequent disconnects of the mobile hotspot (Xfinity, etc.). Try disabling the Roaming Sensitivity Level in the device manager advanced settings.
See How to Fix Frequent Disconnects of the TP Link AX1800 Archer TX20U Plus.
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
Can't activate interface of newly installed wifi adapter
Ubuntu Driver WLAN TP-Link Archer T3U Plus and T4U for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish
Has anyone gotten this to work for Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon 5.15.0-91-generic? Mine stopped working after it updated.