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 1 | # TP-Link AC600 T2U Plus Drivers Installation on Linux
 2 | 
 3 | Welcome to the TP-Link AC600 T2U Plus drivers installation guide for Linux! This repository provides a comprehensive step-by-step process to get your TP-Link AC600 T2U Plus wireless adapter up and running on a Linux system.
 4 | 
 5 | ## Prerequisites
 6 | 
 7 | Before starting, ensure you have the following:
 8 | 
 9 | - A Linux system with `apt` package manager.
10 | - An active internet connection.
11 | - USB settings configured correctly if using a virtual machine.
12 | - Most importantly a **TP-Link AC600 T2U Plus** Network adapter
13 | 
14 | ## Step-by-Step Installation
15 | 
16 | Follow these steps to install the drivers:
17 | 
18 | ### 1. Update the Current Repository
19 | 
20 | First, update the current repository to ensure you have the latest package information:
21 | 
22 | ```bash
23 | sudo apt update
24 | ```
25 | 
26 | ### 2. Upgrade System Packages
27 | 
28 | Upgrade your system to the latest versions of all packages:
29 | 
30 | ```bash
31 | sudo apt upgrade
32 | ```
33 | 
34 | **Note:** After updating and upgrading, it is recommended to restart your machine.
35 | 
36 | ### 3. Install DKMS and Git
37 | 
38 | Install the DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) and Git tools:
39 | 
40 | ```bash
41 | sudo apt install dkms git
42 | ```
43 | 
44 | ### 4. Install Build Dependencies
45 | 
46 | Install the necessary build dependencies for compiling the drivers:
47 | 
48 | ```bash
49 | sudo apt install build-essential libelf-dev linux-headers-$(uname -r)
50 | ```
51 | 
52 | ### 5. Clone the Driver Repository
53 | 
54 | Clone the official drivers repository from GitHub:
55 | 
56 | ```bash
57 | git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au
58 | ```
59 | 
60 | ### 6. Navigate to the Local Repository
61 | 
62 | Change directory to the newly cloned repository:
63 | 
64 | ```bash
65 | cd rtl8812au
66 | ```
67 | 
68 | ### 7. Install the Drivers
69 | 
70 | Finally, install the drivers using DKMS:
71 | 
72 | ```bash
73 | sudo make dkms_install
74 | ```
75 | 
76 | ### Additional Notes
77 | 
78 | - Ensure you manually select the USB from the settings if you are running a virtual machine and the network adapter is not detected after the `lsusb` command.
79 | - Restart your machine if the network adapter is still not recognized after installation.
80 | 
81 | ## Conclusion
82 | 
83 | You should now have the TP-Link AC600 T2U Plus drivers installed and your wireless adapter ready for use. If you encounter any issues, refer to the [official GitHub repository](https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au) for additional support and updates.
84 | 
85 | ## Author
86 | **Purva Patel**
87 | 
88 | 


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