Build Method 1: Native Build from Source¶
This method involves compiling the backport driver from the source directly onto the target platform. It provides more flexibility and is suitable for platforms running a vendor-customized Linux kernel where the DKMS package may not be available.
Clone and Build¶
To clone and build the driver, run these commands:
git clone https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/iwlwifi/backport-iwlwifi.git
cd backport-iwlwifi
make defconfig-iwlwifi-public
make -j$(nproc)
Selecting a Release
By default, the git command clones the latest development branch. To use a specific release, check out the desired branch or tag after cloning: git checkout <branch or tag> (e.g., git checkout release/core103).
Install¶
Once the build completes successfully, install the driver modules and update module dependencies by running these commands:
Firmware¶
For firmware installation, refer to the Firmware Installation page.