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The instructions were tested on **Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (x86_64)** with **Linux kernel 5.15.0-58-generic**. If you're using a different distribution or version, some steps may vary. Feel free to ask questions if you encounter any issues.\n\n---\n\n## Prerequisites\n\n1. **Plug in the Realtek RTL8188FTV WiFi adapter** into a USB port on your Linux PC.\n2. **Boot up your Linux PC**.\n\n---\n\n## Step 1: Open Terminal\n\n1. Click the **Grid button** (9 dots) to open the Application drawer.\n2. Search for and open the **Terminal** application.\n   - The Terminal window will have a black background with white text, similar to the Windows Command Prompt.\n\n---\n\n## Step 2: Check if the WiFi Adapter is Detected\n\nVerify that the Realtek RTL8188FTV WiFi adapter is recognized by your system.\n\n### Option 1: Check Network Interfaces\n1. Run the following command in the Terminal:\n   ```bash\n   ip a\n   ```\n2. Look for a network interface with a prefix like `wlx` (e.g., `wlx1234567890ab`).\n\n### Option 2: Check USB Devices\n1. Run the following command in the Terminal:\n   ```bash\n   lsusb\n   ```\n2. Look for an entry similar to:\n   ```\n   Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8188FTV 802.11b/g/n 1T1R 2.4G WLAN Adapter\n   ```\n\n---\n\n## Step 3: Update System Packages\n\nEnsure your system is up to date before proceeding.\n\n1. Update the package list:\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt update\n   ```\n2. Upgrade installed packages:\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt upgrade\n   ```\n3. Install the `net-tools` package (optional but useful for network troubleshooting):\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt install net-tools\n   ```\n\n---\n\n## Step 4: Add the Kelebek Repository\n\nThe Kelebek repository contains the driver for the Realtek RTL8188FTV adapter. Add it to your system:\n\n1. Add the repository:\n   ```bash\n   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kelebek333/kablosuz\n   ```\n2. Update the package list again:\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt-get update\n   ```\n\n---\n\n## Step 5: Install the WiFi Adapter Driver\n\nInstall the driver for the Realtek RTL8188FTV adapter:\n\n1. Install the driver:\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt-get install rtl8188fu-dkms\n   ```\n2. (Optional) To remove the driver later, use:\n   ```bash\n   sudo apt purge rtl8188fu-dkms\n   ```\n\nFor more details, visit the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/kelebek333/rtl8188fu).\n\n---\n\n# Step 6: Configure the Driver\n\nAdjust the driver configuration to ensure proper functionality:\n\n#### 1. Disable IPS Mode (Optional but Recommended)\nIPS (Inactive Power Save) mode can sometimes cause connectivity issues. Disabling it is recommended for better performance:\n\n1. Create or update the driver configuration file:\n   ```bash\n   echo \"options rtl8188fu rtw_ips_mode=0\" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/rtl8188fu.conf\n   ```\n   - This command writes `options rtl8188fu rtw_ips_mode=0` to the file `/etc/modprobe.d/rtl8188fu.conf`.\n   - If the file already exists, it will be overwritten. To append instead, use `tee -a`.\n\n2. Reload the driver to apply the changes:\n   ```bash\n   sudo modprobe -rv rtl8188fu \u0026\u0026 sudo modprobe -v rtl8188fu\n   ```\n   - This unloads (`-r`) and reloads (`-v`) the `rtl8188fu` module with the new configuration.\n\n#### 2. Fix MAC Address Changes (Optional)\nIf the MAC address of your adapter changes after every reboot, you can set a static MAC address:\n\n1. Replace `xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx` with your desired MAC address and run:\n   ```bash\n   echo \"options rtl8188fu rtw_ips_mode=0 rtw_initmac=xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx\" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/rtl8188fu.conf\n   ```\n   - This sets both `rtw_ips_mode=0` and a static MAC address (`rtw_initmac=xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx`).\n\n2. Reload the driver to apply the changes:\n   ```bash\n   sudo modprobe -rv rtl8188fu \u0026\u0026 sudo modprobe -v rtl8188fu\n   ```\n\n---\n\n## Step 7: Reboot Your PC\n\nRestart your system to ensure all changes are applied:\n\n1. Click the **Power menu** (top-right corner of the screen).\n2. Select **Restart**.\n\n---\n\n## Step 8: Connect to Wi-Fi\n\nConnect to your Wi-Fi network:\n\n1. Open **Settings** from the Application drawer.\n2. Go to **Wi-Fi** and turn it on if it’s off.\n3. Select your network and enter the password.\n\n---\n\n## How to Remove the Driver and PPA\n\nIf you no longer need the driver or the Kelebek repository, follow these steps:\n\n1. 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