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This page describes how to enable support for !WiFi devices based on Realtek 802.11b/g chipsets on Debian systems.
This page describes how to enable support for !WiFi devices based on Realtek 802.11a/bg chips on Debian systems.
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[[http://rtl-wifi.sf.net/|rtl-wifi]] is a project to develop drivers for Realtek wireless LAN chipsets, a fork of the [[http://rtl8180-sa2400.sf.net/|rtl8180-sa2400]] project. These drivers were introduced into the mainline Linux kernel at various stages.
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The driver modules are: rtl8180 and rtl8187 are drivers for Realtek 802.11b and 802.11a/bg wireless LAN chips, included in the Linux kernel.
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 * rtl8180 (PCI devices) - [[#supported-rtl8180|supported devices]]
  * Support for RTL8180 chipsets was introduced in Linux 2.6.25.
  * Support for RTL8185 chipsets was introduced in Linux 2.6.25.
 * rtl8187 (USB devices) - [[#supported-rtl8187|suported devices]]
  * Support for RTL8187 chipsets was introduced in Linux 2.6.23.
  * Support for some RTL8187B chipsets was introduced in Linux 2.6.27.
The produced kernel modules are:
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The RTL8187SE chipset is not supported by the project at this time. An experimental [[#rtl8187se|vendor driver]] is available, which is included in the mainline Linux kernel since 2.6.29 and present in Debian kernel images.<<FootNote(Formerly packaged as [[DebianPts:rtl8187se]], removed to resolve Debian bug DebianBug:522121.)>>  * rtl818x_pci ([[#supported-rtl8180|supported devices]])
  * Supports PCI devices based on the RTL8180, RTL8185 and RTL8187SE chips.
 * rtl8187 ([[#supported-rtl8187|supported devices]])
  * Supports USB devices based on the RTL8187 and RTL8187B chips.
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{i} Realtek 802.11n devices are supported by [[rtl819x|different drivers]]. For all drivers, no firmware from userspace is required for device operation.

{i} Realtek 802.11n/802.11ac devices are supported by [[rtl819x|different drivers]].
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<!> [[DebianLenny|Lenny]] users:
 * For RTL8187B chipset support, install a backported kernel image package from [[Backports|Debian Backports]]. Restart your system with this kernel before continuing.
----
 1. Install the DebianPkg:wireless-tools package: {{{
$ su
# aptitude update && aptitude install wireless-tools
}}}
 1. If your device uses USB or PC Card (PCMCIA), physically connect it to your system.

 1. The necessary kernel module should be [[Modules|automatically loaded]]. If necessary, it can be manually loaded via either: {{{
# modprobe rtl8180
}}} ''or'' {{{
# modprobe rtl8187
}}}
 1. Verify your device has an available interface: {{{
# iwconfig
}}}
 1. Raise the interface to activate the radio, for example: {{{
# ifconfig wlan0 up
}}}
 1. Connect the device to your system. The necessary kernel module is [[Modules|automatically loaded]] for supported devices.
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=== rtl8180 === === rtl818x_pci ===
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The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rtl8180}}} in Debian 2.6.32 (2.6.32-30) kernel images. The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rtl818x_pci}}} in Debian 3.16 (3.16.7-ckt9-3~deb8u1) kernel images.
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##TAG:LIST_1_START
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PCI: 10EC:8199 Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8187SE Wireless LAN Controller
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PCI: 1186:3301 D-Link System Inc (Device name unknown)
PCI: 1432:7106 Edimax Computer Co. (Device name unknown)
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##TAG:LIST_1_END
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The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rtl8187}}} in Debian 2.6.32 (2.6.32-30) kernel images. The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rtl8187}}} in Debian 3.16 (3.16.7-ckt9-3~deb8u1) kernel images.
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##TAG:LIST_2_START
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USB: 1B75:8187 Ovislink Corp. (Device name unknown) USB: 1B75:8187 Ovislink Corp. AirLive WL-1600USB 802.11g Adapter [Realtek RTL8187L]
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<<Anchor(rtl8187se)>>
== RTL8187SE ==
## When supported by rtl-wifi, update "Supported Devices" above and remove this entire section.

The Realtek RTL8187SE is an IEEE 802.11b/g single-chip wireless LAN integrated circuit, with a PCI Express interface. This can be found in the [[DebianEeePC/Model/701SD|Asus EeePC 701SD]].

A driver from Realtek is available for initial device support on Linux systems. This is included in the mainline Linux kernel since 2.6.29 and present in Debian kernel images.
 . {X} The vendor driver is '''experimental'''. Expect stability, performance and/or latency issues.

=== Installation ===

==== Squeeze ====

 1. Install the DebianPkg:wireless-tools package: {{{
$ su
# aptitude update && aptitude install wireless-tools
}}}
 1. The necessary kernel module should be [[Modules|automatically loaded]]. If necessary, it can be manually loaded via: {{{
# modprobe rtl8187se
}}}
 1. Verify your device has an available interface: {{{
# iwconfig
}}}
 1. Raise the interface to activate the radio, for example: {{{
# ifconfig wlan0 up
}}}
 1. [[WiFi/HowToUse|Configure]] your wireless interface as appropriate.

==== Lenny ====

 1. Add the [[Backports|Debian Backports]] repository to {{{/etc/apt/sources.list}}}, for example: {{{
# Backported packages for Debian Lenny
deb http://backports.debian.org/debian-backports lenny-backports main
}}}
 1. Update the list of available packages: {{{
# aptitude update
}}}
 1. Install a Linux 2.6.32 kernel image appropriate for your system, along with the DebianPkg:wireless-tools package. For example: {{{
# aptitude -t lenny-backports install linux-image-2.6-$(uname -r | sed 's,.*-,,') wireless-tools
}}}
 1. Restart your system and boot with the newly installed kernel.

 1. The necessary kernel module should be [[Modules|automatically loaded]]. If necessary, it can be manually loaded via: {{{
$ su
# modprobe rtl8187se
}}}
 1. Verify your device has an available interface: {{{
# iwconfig
}}}
 1. Raise the interface to activate the radio, for example: {{{
# ifconfig wlan0 up
}}}
 1. [[WiFi/HowToUse|Configure]] your wireless interface as appropriate.

=== Supported Devices ===
The page [[HowToIdentifyADevice/PCI]] explains how to identify a PCI device.

The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rtl8187se}}} in Debian 2.6.32 (2.6.32-30) kernel images.
## list generated with: http://www.klabs.be/~fpiat/linux/hardware/modinfo-devnames/
 ~- {{{
PCI: 10EC:8199 Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8187SE Wireless LAN Controller
}}} -~
##TAG:LIST_2_END
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 * http://rtl-wifi.sf.net/ - project homepage
 * http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/rtl8187 - driver page on Linux Wireless
 * http://rtl8180-sa2400.sf.net/ - old project homepage
 * https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers/rtl8187

Translation(s): Français


Realtek RTL8180, RTL8185, RTL8187, RTL8187B, RTL8187SE devices

This page describes how to enable support for WiFi devices based on Realtek 802.11a/bg chips on Debian systems.

Drivers

rtl8180 and rtl8187 are drivers for Realtek 802.11b and 802.11a/bg wireless LAN chips, included in the Linux kernel.

The produced kernel modules are:

  • rtl818x_pci (supported devices)

    • Supports PCI devices based on the RTL8180, RTL8185 and RTL8187SE chips.
  • rtl8187 (supported devices)

    • Supports USB devices based on the RTL8187 and RTL8187B chips.

For all drivers, no firmware from userspace is required for device operation.

{i} Realtek 802.11n/802.11ac devices are supported by different drivers.

Installation

  1. Connect the device to your system. The necessary kernel module is automatically loaded for supported devices.

  2. Configure your wireless interface as appropriate.

Supported Devices

rtl818x_pci

The page HowToIdentifyADevice/PCI explains how to identify a PCI device.

The following list is based on the alias fields of modinfo rtl818x_pci in Debian 3.16 (3.16.7-ckt9-3~deb8u1) kernel images.

  • PCI: 10EC:8180 Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8180L 802.11b MAC
    PCI: 10EC:8185 Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8185 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Controller
    PCI: 10EC:8199 Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8187SE Wireless LAN Controller
    PCI: 1186:3300 D-Link System Inc DWL-510 / DWL-610 802.11b [Realtek RTL8180L]
    PCI: 1186:3301 D-Link System Inc (Device name unknown)
    PCI: 1432:7106 Edimax Computer Co. (Device name unknown)
    PCI: 1799:6001 Belkin F5D6001 Wireless PCI Card [Realtek RTL8180]
    PCI: 1799:6020 Belkin F5D6020 v3000 Wireless PCMCIA Card [Realtek RTL8180]
    PCI: 1799:700F Belkin F5D7000 v7000 Wireless G Desktop Card [Realtek RTL8185]
    PCI: 1799:701F Belkin F5D7010 v7000 Wireless G Notebook Card [Realtek RTL8185]

rtl8187

The page HowToIdentifyADevice/USB explains how to identify a USB device.

The following list is based on the alias fields of modinfo rtl8187 in Debian 3.16 (3.16.7-ckt9-3~deb8u1) kernel images.

  • USB: 03F0:CA02 Hewlett-Packard (Device name unknown)
    USB: 050D:705E Belkin Components F5D7050 Wireless G Adapter v5000 [Realtek RTL8187B]
    USB: 0769:11F2 Surecom Technology Corp. EP-9001-g 802.11g 54M WLAN Adapter
    USB: 0789:010C Logitec Corp. Realtek RTL8187 Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter
    USB: 0846:4260 NetGear, Inc. WG111v3 54 Mbps Wireless [realtek RTL8187B]
    USB: 0846:6100 NetGear, Inc. (Device name unknown)
    USB: 0846:6A00 NetGear, Inc. WG111v2 54 Mbps Wireless [RealTek RTL8187L]
    USB: 0B05:171D ASUSTek Computer, Inc. (Device name unknown)
    USB: 0BDA:8187 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8187 Wireless Adapter
    USB: 0BDA:8189 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter
    USB: 0BDA:8197 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8187B Wireless Adapter
    USB: 0BDA:8198 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8187B Wireless Adapter
    USB: 0DF6:000D Sitecom Europe B.V. WL-168 Wireless Network Adapter 54g
    USB: 0DF6:0028 Sitecom Europe B.V. (Device name unknown)
    USB: 0DF6:0029 Sitecom Europe B.V. (Device name unknown)
    USB: 114B:0150 Sphairon Access Systems GmbH Turbolink UB801RE Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter [RTL8187]
    USB: 1371:9401 CNet Technology Inc. CWD-854 Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter [RTL8187]
    USB: 13D1:ABE6 A-Max Technology Macao Commercial Offshore Co. Ltd. Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter [RTL8187]
    USB: 1737:0073 Linksys WUSB54GC v2 802.11g Adapter [Realtek RTL8187B]
    USB: 18E8:6232 Qcom Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter [RTL8187]
    USB: 1B75:8187 Ovislink Corp. AirLive WL-1600USB 802.11g Adapter [Realtek RTL8187L]

See Also


CategoryHardware | CategoryWireless