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Subject: Re: Realtek RTL8832CU compatibility
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On 5/18/23 11:02, James wrote:
> Ask here: https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi
> 
> May 18, 2023 11:05:50 Fabrizio del Tin <devotedmystic@gmail.com>:
> 
>> Hello,
>> I got a recent RTL8832CU
>> (https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005544770386.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.78ff96c6qceFKn&algo_pvid=9ee2eb8d-9883-4709-90f5-0dc6d98c40da&algo_exp_id=9ee2eb8d-9883-4709-90f5-0dc6d98c40da-0&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%2161.26%2130.62%21%21%21%21%21%402145277316844042289821012d07b5%2112000033481930568%21sea%21IT%211918944861&curPageLogUid=OMcZ7AW58cDB).
>> It's a very affordable tri band usb wifi 6 card, which is sold as AXE3000.
>>
>> I tested it on Arch Linux, kernel 6.3.2, to no avail.
>>
>> Once inserted, it gives:
>> 0bda:1a2b Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter
>> (Driver CDROM Mode)
>>
>> After an eject cdrom, it gives:
>> 0bda:c832 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 802.11ax WLAN Adapter
>>
>> I wonder if there will be any plan to make a Linux driver for it. The
>> only tri band in kernel solution seems to be the Netgear A8000, which
>> is widely available, but very expensive. The ALFA AWUS036AXML cannot
>> be found in my country. And there is no other option.

Fabrizio,

I have acquired one of the AX3000 or Realtek 8832CU devices. I installed it on a 
Windows VM using the driver on the initial cdrom.

I have written to my contact at Realtek to see if I can get a copy of the Linux 
driver. If I can, I will upload it to a GitHub repo.

I will let you know what happens.

Larry