Overview
This repository hosts a modified and updated version of the Realtek RTL8851BU Wi-Fi driver for Linux. It is primarily tested on Arch Linux with a COMFAST CF-943AX, but users of other distributions are welcome to contribute and report their experiences.
Features
- Supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax
- Implements WPA3-SAE R3 security
- Soft AP mode, WiFi-Direct, and Miracast support
- WOWLAN (Wake on Wireless LAN)
- Bluetooth coexistence (BT-COEXIST)
- Site survey scanning and manual connection
- WPS - PIN and PBC Methods
Supported Platforms
- Linux Kernel Versions: 3.13 to 6.13
- CPU Architectures: x86, ARM, MIPS
Acknowledgments
This project is based on Realtek’s official driver release v1.19.10-78-gfbe3fba11.20240422.
Disclaimer
This project is maintained by independent developers and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Realtek Corporation. The maintainers are not employees of Realtek.
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