Setting Up Edimax AC Wi-Fi Adapter on Raspberry Pi

1. Check if the Adapter is Recognized

Connect the adapter and run:

lsusb

You should see a line mentioning Edimax or a Realtek chipset (like RTL8812AU or RTL8821CU).

2. Install Required Drivers

Most Edimax AC adapters use Realtek chipsets, which may require additional drivers.

For RTL8812AU / RTL8821CU Chipsets:

1. Update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo reboot

2. Install necessary packages:

sudo apt install -y dkms git build-essential

3. Clone and install the driver:

git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au
sudo make dkms_install

3. Verify Installation

After installation, reboot your Raspberry Pi:

sudo reboot

Once rebooted, you can check if the adapter is recognized using:

iwconfig

If everything went correctly, you should now see the Edimax AC Wi-Fi Adapter listed and ready to use.