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Zorin-OS version 17.3 with Core-64 and 64-bit R2 struggles to connect to Wi-Fi.

Zorin-OS version 17.3 with Core-64 and 64-bit R2 struggles to connect to Wi-Fi.

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derk4321
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03-27-2016, 03:54 AM
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Previously, this Wi-Fi dongle functioned properly. On Mint and Zorin Terminal, you can add the PPA kelebek333/kablosuz using sudo apt-get update and then install rtl8192fu-dkms. I’m not sure if the repository is still active or has been removed. I have limited Linux experience, so it’s helpful to document the steps when issues arise.
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derk4321
03-27-2016, 03:54 AM #1

Previously, this Wi-Fi dongle functioned properly. On Mint and Zorin Terminal, you can add the PPA kelebek333/kablosuz using sudo apt-get update and then install rtl8192fu-dkms. I’m not sure if the repository is still active or has been removed. I have limited Linux experience, so it’s helpful to document the steps when issues arise.

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Omarhh
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03-27-2016, 12:49 PM
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The command doesn't exist in the PPA.
You can view the USB output by running `lsusb`.
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Omarhh
03-27-2016, 12:49 PM #2

The command doesn't exist in the PPA.
You can view the USB output by running `lsusb`.

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Steaua164
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03-29-2016, 01:39 PM
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Thanks for the reply Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:8002 Intel Corp. 8 channel internal hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:800a Intel Corp. Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 003 Device 003: ID 0a12:0001 Cambridge Silicon Radio, Ltd Bluetooth Dongle (HCI mode) Bus 003 Device 002: ID 0bda:a192 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. DISK Bus 003 Device 005: ID 2a7a:959f CASUE USB KB Bus 003 Device 004: ID 10c4:0005 Silicon Labs USB OPTICAL MOUSE Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub hope thats what you wanted.
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Steaua164
03-29-2016, 01:39 PM #3

Thanks for the reply Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:8002 Intel Corp. 8 channel internal hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:800a Intel Corp. Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 003 Device 003: ID 0a12:0001 Cambridge Silicon Radio, Ltd Bluetooth Dongle (HCI mode) Bus 003 Device 002: ID 0bda:a192 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. DISK Bus 003 Device 005: ID 2a7a:959f CASUE USB KB Bus 003 Device 004: ID 10c4:0005 Silicon Labs USB OPTICAL MOUSE Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub hope thats what you wanted.

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BlackIV
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03-29-2016, 06:08 PM
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The USB Wi-Fi adapter includes a hard drive with a Windows driver. I haven't used it, but that might be why the device is behaving oddly.
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BlackIV
03-29-2016, 06:08 PM #4

The USB Wi-Fi adapter includes a hard drive with a Windows driver. I haven't used it, but that might be why the device is behaving oddly.

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RagingCoconuts
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04-02-2016, 08:40 PM
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Install the required package: usb_modeswitch/usb-modeswitch.
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RagingCoconuts
04-02-2016, 08:40 PM #5

Install the required package: usb_modeswitch/usb-modeswitch.

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BbananasS
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04-18-2016, 05:36 AM
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To get assistance, we need more details about the issue. Provide the output from your PPA/Install commands if they failed, or try the command mentioned.
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BbananasS
04-18-2016, 05:36 AM #6

To get assistance, we need more details about the issue. Provide the output from your PPA/Install commands if they failed, or try the command mentioned.

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North1904
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04-29-2016, 06:23 PM
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You're wondering how to figure something out but don't know where to start.
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North1904
04-29-2016, 06:23 PM #7

You're wondering how to figure something out but don't know where to start.

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kingsauron
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04-29-2016, 07:38 PM
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The machine recognized the Wi-Fi device 002 as an 802.11n wlan adapter, but it wasn't showing up in any of the available options. Updated on November 28, 2025 by Apemanonline I struggle with spelling.
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kingsauron
04-29-2016, 07:38 PM #8

The machine recognized the Wi-Fi device 002 as an 802.11n wlan adapter, but it wasn't showing up in any of the available options. Updated on November 28, 2025 by Apemanonline I struggle with spelling.

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04-30-2016, 06:58 AM
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Verify presence of module rtl8xxxu using lsmod, if missing run modprobe rtl8xxxu
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yalo29
04-30-2016, 06:58 AM #9

Verify presence of module rtl8xxxu using lsmod, if missing run modprobe rtl8xxxu

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04-30-2016, 09:05 AM
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If you run those commands, the system will attempt to install or update a module named 8192fu. If it encounters issues, you can check the output of "rfkill" and "nmcli dev" to see what modules are available. The note indicates a possible module name mismatch.
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Tellerfresse
04-30-2016, 09:05 AM #10

If you run those commands, the system will attempt to install or update a module named 8192fu. If it encounters issues, you can check the output of "rfkill" and "nmcli dev" to see what modules are available. The note indicates a possible module name mismatch.

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