GNU/Linux Pop!_OS Fixing Wi-fi Not Working Issue Guide
Hi! This Guide Try to Solve Step-by-step the Wifi Not Working Issue in Pop!_OS GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant, the Issue is usually caused from these reasons:
- Missing Wi-fi Device Driver or Firmware
- Unsupported Wi-fi Adapter
So first, you have to know exactly what is your Wireless Card Vendor and ID.
Then is this Guide you’ll find detailed instructions about How to Install Drivers on GNU/Linux.
Finally, in case of an Unsupported Device you’ll find also some advise about to Get a Working USB Dongle replacement.
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Pop!_OS GNU/Linux:
First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.-
2. Looking Up Card Model
Then to Find Interface Vendor and ID For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters simply run the Command:
lspci -v | grep
But for the USB Dongles try instead with:lsusb -v | grep
The grep Command refine the result following the matching Keyword.
And in the Output you’ll easily See the Card’s Manufacturer and Model:
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