NetGear A6210 Driver Installation in Ubuntu 20.04

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

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  1. 2. Upgrading System

    So first, best to Upgrade System
    Running:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

    In case of a New Kernel Setup then Reboot with:

    sudo reboot

    Again to Check your current Kernel Version run:

    uname -a

    Finally, in case to Upgrade Linux you may be interested to see: How to Install a New Kernel on GNU/Linux Distros.

  2. 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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