Aspire E15 575

Sh_reca
Sh_reca Member Posts: 1 New User
edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives
Hi,
I purchased this laptop and installed Ubuntu. The hardware for WiFi is Qualcom atheros model. The system isn't detecting any WiFi. Can anyone let me know how to check if the driver is functioning or not. And how to install the driver for the same?

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  • doughjohn
    doughjohn Member Posts: 353 Mr. Fixit WiFi Icon

    Hi

     

    No not really, the best advice seems to be "We recommend checking Acer Support for information (user manual, FAQs, etc.)."

     

    Preface the commands with sudo

    To install you could use apt and do an update and then a dist-upgrade in the faint hope of something actually picking up the hardware.

     

    You can do a vague apt install ath* and answer NO.  Look at the listing and maybe match something suitable, like ath5k.  Generally iw is the area, so man iw may help.

     

    Some commands to try and establish the status could be...

    ifconfig -a

    hwinfo --network

    lsmod

    iwlist wlan0 channel

    where wlan0 is substituted for your own value.

    If iwlist wlan0 channel gives a result then you may want to consider searching for an alternate network manager like Wicd to assist you.

     

    Perhaps you could help in this thread "http://community.acer.com/t5/E-F-V-and-M-Series-Laptops/how-to-boot-from-reformated-installed-hardrive/m-p/524154"

     

    If in doubt please ask.

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