diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84afaba..6eafba3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,6 +8,22 @@ Official release note please check ReleaseNotes.pdf **Note:** if you believe your device is **RTL8812BU** or **RTL8822BU** but after loaded the module no NIC shows up, the device ID maybe not in the driver whitelist. In this case please submit a new issue with `lsusb` result, and your device name, brand, website, etc. +## Linux 5.18+ and RTW88 Driver +Starting from Linux 5.18, some distributions have added experimental RTW88 USB support (include RTW88x2BU support). +It is not yet stable but if it works well on your system, then you no longer need this driver. +But if it doesn't work or is unstable, you need to manually blacklist it because it has a higher loading priority than this external drivers. + +Check the currently loaded module using `lsmod`. If you see `rtw88_core`, `rtw88_usb`, or any name beginning with `rtw88_` then you are using the RTW88 driver. +If you see `88x2bu` then you are using this RTW88x2BU driver. + +To blacklist RTW88 8822bu USB driver, run the following command: + +``` +echo "blacklist rtw88_8822bu" > /etc/modprobe.d/rtw8822bu.conf +``` + +And reboot your system. + ## Supported Devices