GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Wi-Fi Driver Setup – Step-by-Step Guide
This guide shows you Step-by-step; How to Install WiFi Driver on Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux.
Especially relevant: Below, you’ll find the **Wireless Driver Ubuntu 24.04 Setup** tutorials for some of the most commonly used adapters.
Here are the instructions for installing Wi-Fi drivers on the following wireless interfaces:
- Realtek
- Broadcom
- Intel
- Ralink/MediaTek
- Qualcomm Atheros
To set up the correct wireless driver on your adapter, first, follow the instructions on the **How to Find the Chipset Model** guide.
1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
Ctrl+Alt+T on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
In case you’re new to it, check out the Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Getting Wi-Fi Card Info
To **Find Wireless Adapter Info**, use the following commands:
For **PCI/PCIe** internal adapters, run:lspci -v | grep Wireless
For **USB** dongles, try:
lsusb -v | grep Wireless
The **grep** command refines the result based on the matching **keyword**.
The output will show the card’s **manufacturer** and **model**:
3. GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 WiFi Driver Installation Guides
- Realtek Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
- Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
- Intel Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
- MediaTek Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
- Ralink Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
- Atheros Wi-Fi Driver Installation Guides
Lastly, if you face issues with your wireless internet connection, a temporary workaround is to use your Mobile Phone USB Tethering.