Error: No Ethernet card detected on Ubuntu 16.04.
Error: No Ethernet card detected on Ubuntu 16.04.
You recently set up Ubuntu on an older desktop, and while it functioned well over Ethernet on your Windows machine, it’s not connecting to any network cards now. The wiring seems correct, so the issue likely lies with the hardware or driver setup. I’d appreciate any guidance you can provide.
Consider checking for Windows updates. It could be a driver issue.
The version you're referencing (16.04) is outdated; the current stable release is 20.04 with long support. Consider updating for better features and security. For your issue, run `ip addr` and `lspci` to inspect network interfaces and device details—this will give you clear insights into the problem.
I'm referring to the code tags in the forum, using the specific formatting for those commands. Running them is straightforward—just launch a terminal and type them. Yes, there are still versions with 32-bit support such as Lubuntu and Xubuntu. Also, my earlier mention of 20.04 was incorrect; 18.04 is the current release.
It appears the necessary software isn’t available. Qualcomm doesn’t offer drivers for this Ethernet chip, and the only existing ones are likely outdated and won’t support the system version.