How to Find Wireless Adapter Name in Gnu/Linux Systems

December 30, 2019 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Find Model ID

  1. 2. Getting Wifi Card Info

    Then to Find Wireless Adapter Info
    For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters simply run the Command:

    lspci -v | grep Wireless

    But for the USB Dongles try instead with:

    lsusb -v | grep Wireless

    The grep Command refine the result following the matching Keyword.

    And in the Output you’ll easily See the Card’s Manufacturer and Model:

    How to Find Wifi Card Model in GNU/Linux Systems - Terminal Output

    Last, to Check if is Working or Not and with which Driver:

    sudo lshw -C network

    Look at the “configuration” Section:

    Terminal lshw Output
  2. 3. Installing Wireless Driver

    How to Install Wireless Driver in Linux

    Wi-fi Card Driver Linux Setup Guide

Contents


QuickChic Theme • Powered by WordPress