GNU/Linux Debian Bookworm Installing Atheros AR9271 Wireless Driver Guide
The Tutorial shows you How to Install Qualcomm Atheros AR9271 Wireless PCIe/SDIO/USB Adapters Driver on Debian Bookworm 12.x GNU/Linux Computers.
And the Atheros AR9271 equipped Devices should currently supported by the following Kernel Modules:
- PCIe/SDIO: ath9k (Since September 2208, Kernel 2.6.27)
- USB: ath9k_htc (Since September 2208, Kernel 2.6.27)
(For more insight about the Supported Devices you may see the Linked Kernel Online Documentation.)
Especially relevant, if you are Unsure about your Wifi Device Chipset then see: How to Get Wireless Adapter Info on GNU/Linux.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all others Debian-based Distros like:
- Kali
- MX Linux
- Deepin
- Parrot
- antiX
- SparkyLinux
- Q4OS
- Vanilla OS
- Netrunner
- Voyager Debian
- MakuluLinux
- Elive
- LMDE
- Devuan
Atheros AR9271 Wireless Driver — Debian Bookworm Setup Guide
firmware-atheros (non-free) can be required for full functionality.
To check device detection and driver usage, use these commands:
lsusb dmesg | grep -i ath sudo lshw -C network
Atheros WiFi Firmware Debian Bookworm Setup
For keeping the system and kernel up to date (which may improve hardware support) see:
If you have issues with the device after firmware installation, see: How to Update Linux Firmware.