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[GH-ISSUE #57] RTL8812AU driver fails to build on kernel 6.16.8 (Kali Linux) #49

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opened 2026-10-13 19:33:33 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 2 comments

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 19:33:33 +00:00

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Originally created by @january1073 on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/morrownr/8812au-20210820/issues/57

Hello,

I'm attempting to install the RTL8812AU driver on Kali Linux with kernel 6.16.8+kali-amd64, but the installation fails during the DKMS build process.

System Information:

OS: Kali Linux (latest rolling release)
Kernel: 6.16.8+kali-amd64
Architecture: x86_64
Adapter: Realtek RTL8812AU (AC Wireless Adapter, 2.4 & 5 GHz)
GCC Version: gcc (Debian 15.2.0-7) 15.2.0
DKMS: 3.2.2

Installation command:

sudo ./install-driver.sh

Error Output:

Sign command: /lib/modules/6.16.8+kali-amd64/build/scripts/sign-file
Signing key: /var/lib/dkms/mok.key
Public certificate (MOK): /var/lib/dkms/mok.pub
Building module(s)...(bad exit status: 2)
Failed command:
kernelver=6.16.8+kali-amd64 ./dkms-make.sh
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 6.16.8+kali-amd64 (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/rtl8812au/5.13.6-23/build/make.log for more information.
An error occurred. dkms build error: 10

Question:
Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available?

The official Kali package realtek-rtl88xxau-dkms also fails with a BUILD_EXCLUSIVE warning indicating it won't build for this kernel version.

Thank you for maintaining this driver!

Originally created by @january1073 on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/morrownr/8812au-20210820/issues/57 Hello, I'm attempting to install the RTL8812AU driver on Kali Linux with kernel 6.16.8+kali-amd64, but the installation fails during the DKMS build process. **System Information:** - OS: Kali Linux (latest rolling release) - Kernel: 6.16.8+kali-amd64 - Architecture: x86_64 - Adapter: Realtek RTL8812AU (AC Wireless Adapter, 2.4 & 5 GHz) - GCC Version: gcc (Debian 15.2.0-7) 15.2.0 - DKMS: 3.2.2 **Installation command:** ``` sudo ./install-driver.sh ``` **Error Output:** ``` Sign command: /lib/modules/6.16.8+kali-amd64/build/scripts/sign-file Signing key: /var/lib/dkms/mok.key Public certificate (MOK): /var/lib/dkms/mok.pub Building module(s)...(bad exit status: 2) Failed command: kernelver=6.16.8+kali-amd64 ./dkms-make.sh Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 6.16.8+kali-amd64 (x86_64) Consult /var/lib/dkms/rtl8812au/5.13.6-23/build/make.log for more information. An error occurred. dkms build error: 10 ``` **Question:** Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available? The official Kali package realtek-rtl88xxau-dkms also fails with a BUILD_EXCLUSIVE warning indicating it won't build for this kernel version. Thank you for maintaining this driver!

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2026-10-13 19:33:33 +00:00

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 19:33:35 +00:00

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@morrownr commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2025):

Hi @january1073

Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available?

No, no and no. See the top of the README. Kernel 6.14 is the version where API updates ended as that is the kernel where the new in-kernel driver entered mainline.

If you Kali is running kernel 6.16, you not need to add a driver unless Kali has messed things up. Did you try to use the adapter without trying to install any drivers?

@morrownr commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2025): Hi @january1073 > Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available? No, no and no. See the top of the README. Kernel 6.14 is the version where API updates ended as that is the kernel where the new in-kernel driver entered mainline. If you Kali is running kernel 6.16, you not need to add a driver unless Kali has messed things up. Did you try to use the adapter without trying to install any drivers?

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 19:33:35 +00:00

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@january1073 commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2025):

Hi @january1073

Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available?

No, no and no. See the top of the README. Kernel 6.14 is the version where API updates ended as that is the kernel where the new in-kernel driver entered mainline.

If you Kali is running kernel 6.16, you not need to add a driver unless Kali has messed things up. Did you try to use the adapter without trying to install any drivers?

Reading the README often helps. Embarrassing.

After your reply I tested the interface again and it appears to be a hardware compatibility issue with ThinkPad. On another machine the adapter worked fine.

Sorry for bothering you.

@january1073 commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2025): > Hi [@january1073](https://github.com/january1073) > > > Is kernel 6.16.x supported yet? If not, are there plans to add support, or is there a workaround available? > > No, no and no. See the top of the README. Kernel 6.14 is the version where API updates ended as that is the kernel where the new in-kernel driver entered mainline. > > If you Kali is running kernel 6.16, you not need to add a driver unless Kali has messed things up. Did you try to use the adapter without trying to install any drivers? Reading the README often helps. Embarrassing. After your reply I tested the interface again and it appears to be a hardware compatibility issue with ThinkPad. On another machine the adapter worked fine. Sorry for bothering you.

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