GNU/Linux Ubuntu 25.04 Wi-Fi Driver Setup – Step-by-Step Guide
This guide shows you step-by-step How to Install WiFi Driver on Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky GNU/Linux.
Especially relevant: Below, you’ll find the Wireless Driver Ubuntu 25.04 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.
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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 you’re new to it, check out the Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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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:
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3. Wi-Fi 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.