NetGear A6210 Driver Ubuntu 18.04 Installation

June 13, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

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  1. 1. Launching Terminal

    How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu

    Bash Shell Ubuntu QuickStart Guide
  2. 2. Updating System

    So first, best to Update System
    Running:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

    In case of a New Kernel Setup then Reboot with:

    sudo reboot

    Then Check your Kernel Version with:

    uname -r

    The Device should work properly on a 5.4.1+ Kernel.
    How to Install Latest Kernel on Ubuntu 18.04

    Mainline Kernel Ubuntu 18.04 Installation
  3. 3. Loading Driver

    Then to Load MediaTek MT76 Kernel Module
    Usually Automatically loaded at Startup!
    But in case, simply play:

    sudo modprobe mt76

    Or for a USB Device try with:

    sudo modprobe mt76-usb

    To know that with Kernel 5.9 also a SDIO Socket version is introduced:

    sudo modprobe mt76-sdio

    Then restart the Network Manager Service play:

    sudo service network-manager restart

    Possibly, try also to unplug and replug in your Adapter.

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