Wednesday, February 27, 2019

How to install Wi-Fi driver for Realtek RTL8821CE on Ubuntu 18.04?

I found this solution for my AIO HP Desktop C409d. A very simple and working solution from the awesome users from askubuntu.com. Here's the full link:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1071299/how-to-install-wi-fi-driver-for-realtek-rtl8821ce-on-ubuntu-18-04

Ok here goes:

1. Open a terminal.

2. sudo apt-get install --reinstall git dkms build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)

3. git clone https://github.com/tomaspinho/rtl8821ce

4. cd rtl8821ce

5. chmod +x dkms-install.sh

6. chmod +x dkms-remove.sh

7. sudo ./dkms-install.sh

8. Reboot your PC and walla! your wifi should be working. Insya Allah.