https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux
TP-Link Archer T2U Plus / AC600 High Gain USB Wifi Adapter Review & Driver installation Guide for various platforms.
https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux
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TP-Link Archer T2U Plus / AC600 High Gain USB Wifi Adapter Review & Driver installation Guide for various platforms.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux
- Owner: nlkguy
- Created: 2020-12-27T07:00:05.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-10-18T16:43:27.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-11T14:40:28.023Z (7 months ago)
- Topics: archer, kali-linux-hacking, linux-drivers, pentesting, tp-link, tplink, wifi
- Language: Shell
- Homepage: https://TechBuy.in
- Size: 537 KB
- Stars: 373
- Watchers: 12
- Forks: 659
- Open Issues: 24
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: change_interface_name.md
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README
# TP-Link Archer T2U Plus a.k.a AC600 High-Gain
[](https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux/stargazers)
## [Important] this repo is under scrutiny as the driver is not working properly , meantime [this](https://github.com/morrownr/8821au-20210708) is working , this repo will be updated shortly
## Table of contents
1) Driver for Debian Based Linux Distros (Ubuntu/Kali Linux)(x86_64
2) Driver for Raspberry Pi (Raspbian OS / Kali)(ARM)
3) Uninstall Driver in Linux
4) Troubleshooting
TP-Link Archer T2U Plus a.k.a AC600 High Gain is a very **affordable** dual band wireless adapter **compatible with kali linux** and supports monitor mode , soft AP mode,packet injection etc. it supports both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz band and has a 5dBi Antenna for better signal reception. 2357:0120
## Why should i buy this adapter ?
This adapter has a **Realtek RTL8821AU Chipset** at its heart. RTL8821AU has plenty of developer support in linux community and has driver for Kali linux , Parrot OS .etc Archer T2U Plus is on sale **under 15 USD ~ 1000 INR** , which is a very affordable price for Beginners in Pentesting. 2357:0120 is the USB ID.
## Where to buy
:point_right: [**Amazon**](https://amzn.to/3aPjBir)
:point_right: [**Flipkart**](https://dl.flipkart.com/dl/tp-link-ac600-t2u-plus-usb-adapter/p/itmfhz7zg85hgtzg?marketplace=FLIPKART&iid=79034678-e8a7-4d71-8d97-073f9497fcdc.USBFHZ7ZPWFHW8YW.SEARCH&ppt=sp&lid=LSTUSBFHZ7ZPWFHW8YW9SRRQK&srno=s_1_1&qH=2fca2860d6b488dc&pid=USBFHZ7ZPWFHW8YW&affid=amaledasse&ssid=7o14gihn8ag5p98g1609082867282&otracker1=search&ppn=sp)
## Driver for Debian Based Linux Distros (Ubuntu/Kali Linux)(x86_64)
1. Update the package information :
>```sudo apt update```
2. Install `dkms` and `git` :
>```sudo apt install dkms git```
3. Install Build Dependencies :
>```sudo apt install build-essential libelf-dev linux-headers-$(uname -r)```
4. Download the Driver files using `git` :
>```git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git```
5. Navigate to the Downloaded directory :
>```cd rtl88*```
6. Install the Driver
>```sudo make dkms_install```
if the installation is aborted , check existing dkms modules and uninstall previously installed driver
:point_right: [Uninstall Existing Driver](https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux#uninstall-driver-in-linux)
7. Check the wireless interfaces by typing `iwconfig`.
if you encounter any weird interface name , rename the Wireless interface by following below steps
:point_right: [Change/Rename Network Interface](https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux/blob/main/change_interface_name.md)
## Driver for Raspberry Pi (Raspbian OS / Kali)(ARM)
1. Update the package information :
>```sudo apt update```
2. Install `dkms` and `git` :
>```sudo apt install dkms git```
3. Install Build Dependencies :
#### For Raspbian OS
>```sudo apt-get install raspberrypi-kernel-headers```
#### For Kali for ARM
>```sudo apt-get install build-essential libelf-dev kalipi-kernel-headers```
4. Download the Driver files using `git` :
>```git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git```
5. Navigate to the Downloaded directory :
>```cd rtl88*```
#### For Raspberry (RPI)
6. Then run this step to change platform in Makefile, For RPI 1/2/3/ & 0/Zero:
>```sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile```
>```sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = y/g' Makefile```
#### But for RPI 3B+ & 4B you will need to run those below which builds the ARM64 arch driver:
>```sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile```
>```sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = y/g' Makefile```
#### In addition, if you receive an error message about ```unrecognized command line option ‘-mgeneral-regs-only’``` (i.e., Raspbian Buster), you will need to run the following commands, then retry building and installing:
>```export ARCH=arm```
>```sed -i 's/^MAKE="/MAKE="ARCH=arm\ /' dkms.conf```
7. Install the Driver
>```sudo make dkms_install```
8. Check the wireless interfaces by typing `iwconfig`.
:point_right: [Change/Rename Network Interface](https://github.com/nlkguy/archer-t2u-plus-linux/blob/main/change_interface_name.md)
## Uninstall Driver in Linux
- check the module name and version using the command ```sudo dkms status.```
```
$ dkms status
8812au, 5.6.4.2_35491.20191025, 5.10.63+, armv6l: installed
rtl8188fu, 1.0, 5.10.63+, armv6l: installed.```
- here module name is ```8812au``` and module version is ```5.6.4.2_35491.20191025```.
- use ```sudo dkms remove /.```
```
$ sudo dkms remove 8812au/5.6.4.2_35491.20191025 --all
Deleting module version: 5.6.4.2_35491.20191025 completely from the DKMS tree.
Done.
```
- delete this file using ```sudo rm -rf /var/lib/dkms/8812au/```.
## Troubleshooting
On Raspberry Pi 4 and Debian 10 image with kernel `5.10.103-v7l+`, I get this error.
```txt
user@pc:~/rtl8812au $ sudo make dkms_install
cp -r * /usr/src/8812au-5.6.4.2_35491.20191025
1dkms add -m 8812au -v 5.6.4.2_35491.20191025
Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/8812au/5.6.4.2_35491.20191025/source ->
/usr/src/8812au-5.6.4.2_35491.20191025
DKMS: add completed.
dkms build -m 8812au -v 5.6.4.2_35491.20191025
Error! echo
Your kernel headers for kernel 5.10.103-v7l+ cannot be found at
/lib/modules/5.10.103-v7l+/build or /lib/modules/5.10.103-v7l+/source.
make: *** [Makefile:1786: dkms_install] Error 1
```
In my case, there is a build directory, but it was empty.
I added a symbolic link in `/lib/modules/$(uname -r)` to the source files as follows:
```bash
rm -r /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build
ln -s /usr/src/linux-headers-$(uname -r)/ /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build
make dkms_install # now it works
```
## References
>[DigitalOcean.com : Sed Stream Editor Basics](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/the-basics-of-using-the-sed-stream-editor-to-manipulate-text-in-linux)