minor updates

Makefile

@@ -11,9 +11,11 @@ EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-variable
 #EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-value
 #EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-label
 #EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-parameter
-#EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-function
+EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused-function
 #EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-unused
 #EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-uninitialized
+EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-misleading-indentation
+EXTRA_CFLAGS += -Wno-implicit-fallthrough
 
 GCC_VER_49 := $(shell echo `$(CC) -dumpversion | cut -f1-2 -d.` \>= 4.9 | bc )
 ifeq ($(GCC_VER_49),1)

README.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ sudo uname -a; mokutil --sb-state; lsusb; rfkill list all; dkms status; iw dev
 ### Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8812BU and RTL8822BU Chipsets
 
 - v5.13.1 (Realtek) (20210702) plus updates from the Linux community
-- 1,132 clones over the 2 weeks ended on 20211218
+- 1,179 downloads over the 2 weeks ended on 20211231
 
 ### Features
 
@@ -128,6 +128,8 @@ the Installation Steps can be improved.
 
 - RHEL 8.4 (kernel 4.18.0)
 
+- Solus
+
 - Ubuntu 20.xx (kernels 5.4 and 5.8) and 21.xx (kernels 5.11 and 5.13)
 
 ### Download Locations for Tested Linux Distributions
@@ -141,6 +143,7 @@ the Installation Steps can be improved.
 - [openSUSE](https://www.opensuse.org/)
 - [Raspberry Pi OS](https://www.raspberrypi.org)
 - [RHEL](https://www.redhat.com)
+- [Solus](https://getsol.us/home/)
 - [Ubuntu](https://www.ubuntu.com)
 
 ### Tested Hardware
@@ -184,7 +187,7 @@ good idea as to whether you need to remove a previously installed
 driver by running the following command:
 
 ```
-dkms status
+sudo dkms status
 ```
 
 The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are welcome to alter the installation to meet their needs.
@@ -211,6 +214,10 @@ There is no need to disable Secure Mode to install this driver. If Secure Mode i
 
 - Option for Debian based distributions such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Kali and Raspberry Pi OS
 
+Note: If your Linux distro does not fall into one of options listed
+below, you will need to research how to update your system package
+information.
+
 ```
 sudo apt update
 ```
@@ -236,7 +243,7 @@ sudo zypper update
 Note: If you do not regularly maintain your system by installing updated
 packages, please do so now and then reboot. The rest of the installation
 will appreciate having a fully up to date system to work with. The
-installation can then be continued with the next step.
+installation can then be continued with Step 3.
 
 #### Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using)
 
@@ -270,6 +277,12 @@ sudo dnf -y install git dkms kernel-devel kernel-debug-devel
 sudo zypper install -t pattern devel_kernel dkms
 ```
 
+- Option for Solus
+
+```
+sudo eopkg install gcc linux-current-headers make git
+```
+
 - Options for Arch and Manjaro
 
 If using pacman
@@ -357,10 +370,27 @@ to be included here.
 
 Note: For automated builds, use _NoPrompt_ as an option.
 
+Note: Solus Linux does not support dkms and will require a manual build.
+See `Manual build instructions` below.
+
 ```
 sudo ./install-driver.sh
 ```
 
+Manual build instructions: The script `install-driver.sh` automates the
+installation process, however, it may be necessary to build and install
+the driver manually with some Linux distros:
+
+```
+make clean
+make
+sudo make install
+sudo reboot
+```
+
+Note: If you use the manual build instructions, you will need to repeat
+the process each time a new kernel is installed in your distro.
+
 Note: If you elect to skip the reboot at the end of the installation
 script, the driver may not load immediately and the driver options will
 not be applied. Rebooting is strongly recommended.

install-driver.sh

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
 SCRIPT_NAME="install-driver.sh"
-SCRIPT_VERSION="20211212"
+SCRIPT_VERSION="20220108"
 
 DRV_NAME="rtl88x2bu"
 DRV_VERSION="5.13.1"
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ DRV_DIR="$(pwd)"
 KRNL_VERSION="$(uname -r)"
 
 clear
-echo "Running ${SCRIPT_NAME} version ${SCRIPT_VERSION}"
 
 # support for NoPrompt allows non-interactive use of this script
 NO_PROMPT=0
@@ -49,6 +48,16 @@ then
 	exit 1
 fi
 
+# information that helps with bug reports
+# displays script name and version
+echo "Running ${SCRIPT_NAME} version ${SCRIPT_VERSION}"
+# distro
+hostnamectl | grep 'Operating System' | sed 's/  Operating System: //'
+# kernel
+uname -r
+# architecture - for ARM: aarch64 = 64 bit, armv7l = 32 bit
+uname -m
+
 echo "Starting installation..."
 # the add command requires source in /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}
 echo "Copying source files to: /usr/src/${DRV_NAME}-${DRV_VERSION}"
@@ -87,6 +96,7 @@ if [[ "$RESULT" != "0" ]]
 then
 	echo "An error occurred. dkms install error = ${RESULT}"
 	echo "Please report this error."
+	echo "Please copy all screen output and paste it into the report."
 	echo "You will need to run the following before reattempting installation."
 	echo "$ sudo ./remove-driver.sh"
 	exit $RESULT

os_dep/linux/os_intfs.c

@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ int rtw_bw_mode = CONFIG_RTW_CUSTOMIZE_BWMODE;
 int rtw_bw_mode = 0x21;
 #endif
 int rtw_ampdu_enable = 1;/* for enable tx_ampdu , */ /* 0: disable, 0x1:enable */
-int rtw_rx_stbc = 3;/* 0: disable, bit(0):enable 2.4g, bit(1):enable 5g, default is set to enable 2.4GHZ for IOT issue with bufflao's AP at 5GHZ */
+int rtw_rx_stbc = 1;/* 0: disable, bit(0):enable 2.4g, bit(1):enable 5g, default is set to enable 2.4GHZ for IOT issue with bufflao's AP at 5GHZ */
 #if (defined(CONFIG_RTL8814A) || defined(CONFIG_RTL8814B) || defined(CONFIG_RTL8822B) || defined(CONFIG_RTL8822C)) && defined(CONFIG_PCI_HCI)
 int rtw_rx_ampdu_amsdu = 2;/* 0: disabled, 1:enabled, 2:auto . There is an IOT issu with DLINK DIR-629 when the flag turn on */
 #elif ((defined(CONFIG_RTL8822B) || defined(CONFIG_RTL8822C)) && defined(CONFIG_SDIO_HCI))