Questions tagged [madwifi]

advanced WLAN drivers

MadWifi is advanced WLAN drivers available for Linux

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Install mercusys wifi adapter in Ubuntu 20.04

I am trying to install the wifi adapter for the Mercusys mw300uh. lbusb output: Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux…
Frostfox
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Wi-fi with ath5k - bad connections after idle

I used some older Ubuntu (so I guess it used madwifi), now I installed new Ubuntu 11.10, but I got problem with wifi, it uses ath5k - everything works, downloading etc, but if I stay to read some page for example (facebook messages etc) a then I am…
Petr Sigut
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Wifi Killer Wireless doesn't work P34G

I cant make my wifi connection to work in xubuntu 14.04. It cant even detect my wifi adapter. More info: Laptop: Gigabyte P34G v5(skylake) Wifi: Killer Wireless OS: Xubuntu Kernel: 4.5 Any help would be great. lspci -nnk | grep 0280 -A2 : 04:00.0…
Caal Saal VI
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Madwifi Driver Installation Error : "Cannot detect kernel version"

I cannot get past this error when trying to run "make" on the driver source. Makefile.inc:81: *** Cannot detect kernel version - please check compiler and KERNELPATH. Stop. Does anyone know the procedure for installing madwifi drivers on Ubuntu…
Riguez
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Cannot create wifi hotspot

I used connectify to create hotspot in windows. in ubuntu 12.04 i want to create an hotspot, i tried ap-hotspot to create hotspot but it is showing Your wireless card does not support Access Point mode how to create a hotspot . wifi adapter…
Golden Sinha
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Wifi internet help needed

I am new to Ubuntu. For a few minutes after turning on my laptop the internet will work, and then it will disconnect. It normally stays connected for 5-15 minutes, then it will disconnect and I won't be able to connect unless I restart the laptop.…
Bruce Leroy
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I still cannot fix my wifi

Wifi does not work at all. I've tried this: http://lkubuntu.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/how-to-fix-broadcom-43xx/ And also upgrading my kernels. I've also tried removing the drivers and updating them. However, I keep running into errors. I have the…
Katastrophi
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After installing Ubuntu 24.04 on my PC, I don't see the Wi-Fi option

I switched to Linux today from Windows 11 and completely erased Windows from my PC, but when I started my system, I noticed there was no Wi-Fi option in Ubuntu. I searched YouTube for fixes — nothing worked. Then I asked ChatGPT and spent hours…
MOHAMMAD OBAID QAZI
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It doesn't react to wi-fi

Cannot connect to wifi, while all networks are available. When I tap on any of them, just nothing happens. Also in settings of networks I was connected, password doesn't shown. Problem isn't with wifi, cause smartphone and other computers are…
Davitpetrosyan
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Question mark on wifi icon and internet not working

So the question mark in the wifi icon appeared a couple days ago and it was usualy there for a couple min and then it was gone and everything was worknig fine but today it has been there and hasn't dissapeared and the wifi is not working (even tho…
Diego Rodríguez Cid
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wifi adapter problem rtl8723bu created new problem

I have installed driver rtl8723bu for poor wifi signal problem. now problem is solved but i am seeing two interfaces for same(only one usb adapter) wifi adapter. ifconfig screenshot: Gnome wifi option:
Babar Ahmad
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18.04 can not find wifi adapter on new laptop

Have a new laptop; Lenovo 720s with a AMD Ryzen 2700u APU. 18.04 cannot find the wifi or blue tooth adapters they are made by realtech. any help??
Bob ste
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Wifi logo changes to ethernet

I have a SP3 with ubuntu 16.04 in it.. I have updated to the latest kernel available Because my device used to freeze if I suspened it and I had to hard reset it.. Now it's working very good after updating the kernel but now there is something wrong…
YoussefMoh
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How to get WIFI at my home for an Ipod use?

I have ubuntu at my home with 2 desk tops, 1 is a mac, both are wired to t How can I get wifi at my house to use with an Ipod and other things?
lisa
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Asus Rampage IV Black edition wireless driver not working

I'm new to Ubuntu I have installed Ubuntu on my computer everything seems to work fine but Wi-Fi. I was wondering if anyone know how can I install Wi-Fi drivers for Asus Rampage IV Black edition? I ran this command in terminal lspci -vvnn | grep…
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