GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Wi-Fi Driver Setup – Step-by-Step Guide
Hi! This Guide shows you How to Install WiFi Driver on Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux.
Especially relevant: here below you find the Wireless Driver Ubuntu 24.04 Setup Tutorials for some of the most commonly used Adapters.
Here, you’ll find 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, you may follow the instructions on How to Find the Chipset Model Guide.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
Ctrl+Alt+T on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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2. Getting Wi-Fi Card Info
Then to Find Wireless Adapter Info
For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters, simply run the Command:lspci -v | grep Wireless
For USB Dongles, try instead with:
lsusb -v | grep Wireless
The grep Command refines 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 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
Last, in case of issues with the Wireless Internet Connection, a temporary workaround is using your Mobile Phone USB Tethering.