Very new to Linux

[avanturismo]

Hello everyone, I just unpacked my new desktop computer with pre installed linux ubuntu
However I just realized that I do not have network adapter to connect to Wi-Fi, so I bought external wireless adapter "D-Link DWA-172" I just plugged in to usb port, expected that that will work automatically like on windows, however it did not
I believe someone here had similar or same issue and maybe You could give me advice or guide me how to solve that issue.

 

[Condobloke]

G'day avanturismo, Welcome to Linux.org

Wifi etc is not my forte......but there will be others will follow if the following advice does not work for you.

• go to Network Settings
• choose the network you are trying to connect to
• under the security tab, enter the wifi password manually
• save it

If there is no wireless network...

• go to Network Settings
• choose the network you are trying to connect to
• under the security tab, enter the wifi password manually
• save it

If there is no wireless network,

[Solved] WiFi not Working in Ubuntu Linux

No wireless network detected by Ubuntu after a fresh install? Here is how to fix the wireless connection issue in Ubuntu.

itsfoss.com

 

[KGIII]

Hmm...

I have no idea which version of Ubuntu you're referring to. That information would (maybe) help.

In software sources, do you have 3rd party drivers and non-FOSS software enabled? It should look a little like this:

 

[Deleted member 108694]

sudo apt update

sudo apt install dkms

git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git

cd rtl8812au

sudo ./dkms-install.sh

sudo modprobe 88XXau

reboot - if all goes well it should be detected

 

[Brickwizard]

Welcome to the Forums

good morning, TP link use Realtek chipsets which often cause problems, to download and install the correct drivers you will need to connect to the internet by cable, teather a mobile, or use an old dongle [an 11A/B or old 11G] will most likely work

 

[kc1di]

Hello avanturismo,
Welcome to Linux.Org I'm sure you will find the help you need. Cheers!

 

[avanturismo]

wow good morning so many helpful answers! thank You for being so helpful to the noobs like me
I will try to perform your advices !

 

[avanturismo]

Hmm...

I have no idea which version of Ubuntu you're referring to. That information would (maybe) help.

In software sources, do you have 3rd party drivers and non-FOSS software enabled? It should look a little like this:

View attachment 11287

yes it is like that.

 

[avanturismo]

sudo apt update

sudo apt install dkms

git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git

cd rtl8812au

sudo ./dkms-install.sh

sudo modprobe 88XXau

reboot - if all goes well it should be detected

thank You very much for the answer however Im stuck on:

sudo ./dkms-install.sh


command not foundI have checked with ls there is no such file inside...

 

[Brickwizard]

OK try this.. In the terminal put inxi -N and enter [that's inxispace-N] and paste the results back

if inxi is not installed then try

sudo apt-get install inxi

Bwiz

 

[Deleted member 108694]

thank You very much for the answer however Im stuck on:

sudo ./dkms-install.sh


command not foundI have checked with ls there is no such file inside...

Try

sudo make dkms_install

 

[avanturismo]

Try

sudo make dkms_install

SOLVED! thank You so much! share Your $dogecoin wallet I would like to tip You for the help!

 

[avanturismo]

OK try this.. In the terminal put inxi -N and enter [that's inxispace-N] and paste the results back

if inxi is not installed then try

sudo apt-get install inxi

Bwiz

solved with Lord Boltars help. thank You for fast response btw

 

[Deleted member 108694]

SOLVED! thank You so much! share Your $dogecoin wallet I would like to tip You for the help!

No tip required just glad it worked for you

 

[avanturismo]

No tip required just glad it worked for you

I love that Your answer was very straight to the point. it was really very effective way. thanks a lot

 

[arch151]

I love that Your answer was very straight to the point. it was really very effective way. thanks a lot

im glad to hear you got your pc without windows

 

[kibasnowpaw]

Glad to hear you got it working. Wifi is not my forte either. But always nice to read about how you may fix something for another time.
I hope you are going to enjoy Ubuntu i have been on Ubuntu since 14 and just moved to POP!_OS. So if you need help with anything game-related, I'm happy to try to help since that is where my expertise primarily lies.

 

[avanturismo]

Try

sudo make dkms_install

I have again problem with my wifi adapter on the same system.
Yesterday at night I had several electricity blackouts and since then my wifi is not working on linux pc.

I believe I need reinstall drivers, but I cant find how to uninstall. Could u help me with this?

 

[Brickwizard]

Power cuts and surges make computers do strange things,
If it's on your desktop, try.. Pull the USB Wi-Fi from the machine, wait 20 seconds and put it back, it may sort itself out,
if it's on a laptop, check that hard block has not been invoked [flight mode switched on]

 

[Deleted member 108694]

along with @Brickwizard has stated also recycle the power on the router and recheck the router settings making sure they are correct
to check if your rtl8812au is still there in the terminal type in

inxi -N

it should list it