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https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/rtl88x2bu-dkms-git
When trying to reinstall, an error appears:
Building module(s)...(bad exit status: 2)
Failed command:
kernelver=6.17.1-arch1-1 ./dkms-make.sh
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 6.17.1-arch1-1 (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/rtl88x2bu/5.13.1/build/make.log for more information.cat /var/lib/dkms/rtl88x2bu/5.13.1/build/make.log
I found some PR in the driver repository, is this the fix for my issue?
https://github.com/RinCat/RTL88x2BU-Lin … r/pull/268
Last edited by xy1vro4 (2025-10-08 16:51:51)
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When dealing with rolling release... ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS install kernel-lts as a fallback !!!!!!
Your issue may have a fix (or not), and it can take 2/4 weeks, sometimes more...
Your driver is in fact maintained by independant contributors, this means than independant contributors can stop at any moment contributing, there is no warranty they will keep on update indefinitively the project.
https://github.com/cilynx/rtl88x2bu
or
https://github.com/RinCat/RTL88x2BU-Linux-Driver
or elsewhere as I don't know exactly on which project is based the rtl88x2bu AUR dkms module
So.... if no update in 4 weeks, you should perhaps change hardware and preferably choose a dongle, or better a PCI card which is supported by official linux kernel.
For now install kernel-lts, and your driver should build fine.
I have myself an issue with an Intel BX200 wifi/bluetooth card and this kernel, I just switched to lts waiting further update
Last edited by Wozzeck56 (2025-10-08 13:32:47)
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Thank you very much for the reply.
Ye, -lts does sound convenient. I used to rollback to a date, but yes have -lts kernel ready would have been better.
It's surprising that the Driver Maintainer - RinCat updated the driver the same day I filed the issue on GitHub. What a legend he is, I'm shocked.
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