# How do I install driver for a RTL8812AU wifi USB adapter?

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**Created:** [July 12, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/how-do-i-install-driver-for-a-rtl8812au-wifi-usb-adapter/19089 "2025-07-12T03:15:35Z")\
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@pjd You can skip the ELRepo Bugs feature request. I just went ahead and made the kmod package since I have that same Realtek Wireless-AC USB adapter to test it.

All you need to do is:  
sudo dnf makecache  
sudo dnf install elrepo-release  
sudo dnf install kmod-rtw88\_usb  
reboot

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