GNU/Linux Installing Atheros AR9271 Wireless Driver Guide
Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Install Qualcomm Atheros AR9271 Wireless PCIe/SDIO/USB Adapters Driver in GNU/Linux Systems.
And the Atheros AR9271 equipped Devices should currently supported by the following Kernel Modules:
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PCIe/SDIO
- ath9k (Since September 2008, Kernel 2.6.27) USB
- ath9k_htc (Since September 2008, Kernel 2.6.27) (For more insight about the Supported Devices you may see the Linked Kernel Online Documentation.)
Especially relevant, if you are Unsure about your Wifi Device Chipset then see: How to Get Wireless Adapter Info on GNU/Linux.
What is usually missing on Debian Based OSes is just the Atheros Proprietary Firmware.
Atheros Wireless Driver GNU+Linux Setup Guide
Possibly to Setup the Updated or Latest available Release you may see:
Last, in case of Issue with the latest Devices you may see: How to Update Linux Firmware!