Unable to connect the WiFi card to show its status.
Unable to connect the WiFi card to show its status.
I recently built my first computer after two years of gradually adding components. The issue is that once the operating system was installed, the WiFi card failed to appear. Even though it runs Linux, I suspect a hardware problem since it doesn’t show up in the device manager or BIOS. I think a BIOS setting might be responsible, but configuring it requires significant effort (without a monitor I’m using a TV and setting up peripherals manually). Before diving into troubleshooting, I want to review all possible causes. Operating system: 64-bit KDE Plasma Nobara Linux CPU: Intel Core i3-9100F (cooler included) GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ti 16G Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B356-F Gaming RAM: 2x8GB DDR4 DIMMs (brand not important) SSD: 1x512GB XPG SPECTRIX S40G RGB M.2 HDD: 1x4TB WD.BLACK 7200 RPM PSU: SilverStone SST-ET550-HG 550W ATX12V 80 PLUS GOLD semi-modular case: DIYPC M28-TG Black with fan I’m not checking the BIOS version right now because it might be up to date.
It comes from Derapid with 3 Gbps and WiFi 6. I’m looking into Newegg for extra info, because… wait! It’s listed on my parts note: DERAPID PCE-AX200 Wi-Fi 6 AX200 PCIe Network Card Bluetooth 5.2 AX3000Mbps 802.11ax Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz PCI-E Wireless WiFi Adapter Cards for PX Desktop Support Windows 10/11 64-bit. I don’t think the Windows 10/11 compatibility is just a minor detail, since it doesn’t appear in the BIOS.
I assume you mean this one: https://www.newegg.com/derapid-pce-ax200...02WM-00036 Not 100% certain, but its chipset "AX200NGW" should be from Intel, so most likely the Linux kernel supports it. Though not familiar with Nobara, which kernel version does it come with? Afaik, it's a fairly new distribution, so it might have some teething problems (e.g. missing kernel modules). Maybe try booting a live-USB stick with something like a recent Ubuntu-version to crosscheck. Though if the card isn't visible in BIOS, there's always a chance the card itself is broken.
Nobara was indeed released about two years ago. It does employ fedora files, though they’ve clearly indicated it isn’t fedora-based, which likely explains some of the issues. The last update was roughly two weeks prior. I suspect a BIOS setting might be disabling the expansion slot, but I’m open to other possibilities. If needed, I’ll try using that USB workaround. I hadn’t considered checking the chipset before, and now I discovered a Linux driver for it, so I’ll install those to ensure compatibility regardless of the distribution.
Your graphics card is installed in PCIEX16_1, the Wi-Fi card in PCIEX1_3, and your M.2 SSD in slot M.2_1. The LSPCI confirms this setup.