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Find a USB Wi-Fi adapter for Ubuntu and install it properly.

Find a USB Wi-Fi adapter for Ubuntu and install it properly.

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TheBozoPlays
Senior Member
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11-27-2016, 09:50 AM
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I purchased this adapter from Amazon. It isn’t functioning properly on Ubuntu, and it seems it wasn’t included by default. Since my laptop needs internet access but the built-in card is outdated, anyone have suggestions on how to make it work? Thanks!
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TheBozoPlays
11-27-2016, 09:50 AM #1

I purchased this adapter from Amazon. It isn’t functioning properly on Ubuntu, and it seems it wasn’t included by default. Since my laptop needs internet access but the built-in card is outdated, anyone have suggestions on how to make it work? Thanks!

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Maliwan99
Senior Member
346
11-30-2016, 04:20 PM
#2
It suggests looking at the troubleshooting guide on the Ubuntu site for wireless issues, which is highly helpful.
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Maliwan99
11-30-2016, 04:20 PM #2

It suggests looking at the troubleshooting guide on the Ubuntu site for wireless issues, which is highly helpful.

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TheWizardHax
Junior Member
10
12-01-2016, 12:54 AM
#3
I encountered this earlier but wasn't certain about the path I was taking. My gadget looks like a Realtek product or something similar.
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TheWizardHax
12-01-2016, 12:54 AM #3

I encountered this earlier but wasn't certain about the path I was taking. My gadget looks like a Realtek product or something similar.

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mennogerben
Member
199
12-01-2016, 06:23 AM
#4
Realtek typically produces network cards and related products. It’s possible your PC has an integrated Ethernet adapter, which should display a "Bus" or "Device" label because it’s a USB device (Universal Serial Bus). If it shows Realtek after that, you can likely find drivers for the card on their official website.
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mennogerben
12-01-2016, 06:23 AM #4

Realtek typically produces network cards and related products. It’s possible your PC has an integrated Ethernet adapter, which should display a "Bus" or "Device" label because it’s a USB device (Universal Serial Bus). If it shows Realtek after that, you can likely find drivers for the card on their official website.

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Teh_Justin
Member
60
12-01-2016, 06:29 PM
#5
The setup is unique, I understand—it's this one since removing the card makes it vanish.
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Teh_Justin
12-01-2016, 06:29 PM #5

The setup is unique, I understand—it's this one since removing the card makes it vanish.

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I_mex380_I
Member
200
12-03-2016, 01:54 AM
#6
Assuming it appears under Bus and displays "Realtek" there, you should look for similar text or codes in the driver files, often labeled with the manufacturer's name.
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I_mex380_I
12-03-2016, 01:54 AM #6

Assuming it appears under Bus and displays "Realtek" there, you should look for similar text or codes in the driver files, often labeled with the manufacturer's name.

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MrSarx
Senior Member
375
12-03-2016, 09:25 AM
#7
Here is the whole list
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MrSarx
12-03-2016, 09:25 AM #7

Here is the whole list

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Dilmou
Junior Member
5
12-23-2016, 05:21 AM
#8
Remove the stick, pause for 15 seconds, then reinsert it and run "dmesg". Capture the relevant output sections.
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Dilmou
12-23-2016, 05:21 AM #8

Remove the stick, pause for 15 seconds, then reinsert it and run "dmesg". Capture the relevant output sections.

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ninja__girl
Junior Member
28
12-27-2016, 10:21 PM
#9
I'll handle that right away once I'm back. That's scheduled for tomorrow. You seem interested in understanding how the system identifies the device to select the optimal driver.
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ninja__girl
12-27-2016, 10:21 PM #9

I'll handle that right away once I'm back. That's scheduled for tomorrow. You seem interested in understanding how the system identifies the device to select the optimal driver.

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak
820
12-30-2016, 06:59 PM
#10
The message will reveal the chipset in use and clarify if the problem stems from missing firmware files on Ubuntu or another cause.
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Poop_Head27
12-30-2016, 06:59 PM #10

The message will reveal the chipset in use and clarify if the problem stems from missing firmware files on Ubuntu or another cause.

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