Linux Asus USB-AC56 wireless AC1300 fails to install driver.
Linux Asus USB-AC56 wireless AC1300 fails to install driver.
Hey, I just installed the ASUS USB Wi-Fi adapter for my desktop and checked it on Windows 10 64-bit. I used the latest drivers, which support up to kernel version 4.3. On my Linux Mint 19 with kernel 4.15 or 4.17, the installation worked but prompted for root password authentication. When I tried to enter my sudo password, it said the credentials were incorrect. [EDIT] I managed to get the root password, but the driver didn’t compile—maybe I need to debug it myself? [/EDIT]
1. What’s the best way to install the driver?
2. Is the driver already included in the kernel, or do I need to add it manually?
It seems unexpected, but I'll try to adjust the approach. Let's explore alternative commands or actions. If you'd like, I can suggest a different package to install or check what's currently available. Just let me know!
I haven't connected to the internet on my desktop recently. I fixed the password issue by using a USB stick and changing the password with sudo pword. Installing from the CD caused problems because the website was outdated and had syntax errors. I haven't tested the latest driver version yet—my 2014 driver is still working while the new one is 2015. I plan to modify the source code later, as compiling it requires extra steps. Any other tips besides troubleshooting the driver?
Absolutely not use USB Wi-Fi on Linux. That's been a frustrating experience for me. I haven't created a driver from source in years, and I'm confident there are much better tutorials available. If I'm correct, @Eigenvektor is quite knowledgeable in this area and could provide valuable guidance.
They used a PCI or PCIE Wi-Fi card, but the person suggested using the USB version. Are these cards superior? Your Linux laptop worked fine with the included internal adapter. Spoiler: Lenovo Y40-70
Not necessarily. I'm here to help regardless of your operating system.
Currently, the system is using Windows 10. Migration isn't possible until I complete my studies, but I have Mint 20 XFCE installed on a flash drive that I was using.