Installing
-
2. Installing Firmware
So to Install Non-free Firmware for Mt76 Module
Simply play:sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
But if “not found” then follow the instructions on the linked Guide.
How to Add Debian Non Free Repo Preserving System -
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 now
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 Debian BullseyeMainline Kernel Debian Bullseye Installation -
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.
Contents