Installing
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2. Installing Firmware
So to Install Non-free Firmware for Mt76 Module
Simply play:sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
Especially relevant, in case of Issue with the latest Devices you may see: How to Update Linux Firmware!
Last, to load it Reboot with:sudo reboot
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3. Updating System
So then 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 the Latest Kernel on Parrot OS Home/Security Linux -
4. 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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