GNU/Linux Ubuntu 23.10 Wi-fi Adapter Not Found Troubleshooting
Hi! The Guide shows you How to Solve WiFi/Bluetooth Wireless Adapter Not Recognized Issue in Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant, if you are Unsure about your Wifi Device Chipset then see: How to Get Wireless Adapter Info on GNU/Linux.
Then here below you find the Wireless Driver Ubuntu Setup Tutorials for some of the most diffused Adapters.
So here you find instructions for the following Wireless Interfaces:
- Realtek
- Broadcom
- Intel
- Ralink/MediaTek
- Qualcomm Atheros
Last, to know how in case of Issue with the Wireless Internet Connection a temporary turn around is using your Mobile Phone USB Tethering (Link to Guide with Instructions for Android).

1. Terminal Getting Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
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2. Getting Wifi Card Info
Then to Find Wireless Adapter Info
For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters simply run the Command:lspci -v | grep Wireless
But for the USB Dongles try instead with:lsusb -v | grep Wireless
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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3. GNU/Linux Ubuntu WiFi Driver Installation Guides