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#### [Click for USB WiFi Adapter Information for Linux](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi) #### [Click for USB WiFi Adapter Information for Linux](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi)
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* IBSS * IBSS
* Managed * Managed
* Monitor * Monitor
* AP (see `Bridged_Wireless_Access_Point.md` the `docs` folder.) * AP (see `Bridged_Wireless_Access_Point.md` in the `docs` folder.)
* P2P-client * P2P-client
* P2P-GO * P2P-GO
* Concurrent (see `Concurrent_Mode.md` in the `docs` folder.) * Concurrent (see `Concurrent_Mode.md` in the `docs` folder.)
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- Manjaro 20.1 (kernel 5.9) and 21.1 (kernel 5.13) - Manjaro 20.1 (kernel 5.9) and 21.1 (kernel 5.13)
- Raspberry Pi OS (2021-05-07) (ARM 32 bit) (kernel 5.10) - openSUSE Tumbleweed (rolling) (kernel 5.15)
- Raspberry Pi OS (2021-10-30 (ARM 32 bit) (kernel 5.10)
- Raspberry Pi Desktop (x86 32 bit) (kernel 4.19) - Raspberry Pi Desktop (x86 32 bit) (kernel 4.19)
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- [Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/) - [Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.linuxmint.com) - [Linux Mint](https://www.linuxmint.com)
- [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org) - [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org)
- [openSUSE](https://www.opensuse.org/)
- [Raspberry Pi OS](https://www.raspberrypi.org) - [Raspberry Pi OS](https://www.raspberrypi.org)
- [RHEL](https://www.redhat.com) - [RHEL](https://www.redhat.com)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.ubuntu.com) - [Ubuntu](https://www.ubuntu.com)
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### Installation Information ### Installation Information
Warning: Installing multiple drivers for the same hardware usually does
not end well. If a previous attempt to install this driver failed or if
you have previously installed another driver for chipsets supported by
this driver, you MUST remove anything that the previous attempt
installed BEFORE attempting to install this driver. This driver can be
removed with the script called `./remove-driver.sh`. Information is
available below the section called `Removal of the Driver.` You can get
a good idea as to whether you need to remove a previously installed
driver by running the following:
```
sudo dkms status
```
The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are welcome to alter the installation to meet their needs. The installation instructions are for the novice user. Experienced users are welcome to alter the installation to meet their needs.
Temporary internet access is required for installation. There are numerous ways to enable temporary internet access depending on your hardware and situation. [One method is to use tethering from a phone.](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-tether-your-smartphone-in-linux) Another method to enable temporary internet access is to keep a [WiFi adapter that uses an in-kernel driver](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi) in your toolkit. Temporary internet access is required for installation. There are numerous ways to enable temporary internet access depending on your hardware and situation. [One method is to use tethering from a phone.](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-tether-your-smartphone-in-linux) Another method to enable temporary internet access is to keep a [WiFi adapter that uses an in-kernel driver](https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi) in your toolkit.
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sudo dnf -y update sudo dnf -y update
``` ```
- Option for openSUSE based distributions
```
sudo zypper update
```
Note: If you do not regularly maintain your system by installing updated packages, it is a good idea to not only update system package information but also to install the updated packages followed by a system reboot. The installation can then be continued with step 3. Note: If you do not regularly maintain your system by installing updated packages, it is a good idea to not only update system package information but also to install the updated packages followed by a system reboot. The installation can then be continued with step 3.
#### Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using) #### Step 3: Install the required packages (select the option for the OS you are using)
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sudo dnf -y install git dkms kernel-devel kernel-debug-devel sudo dnf -y install git dkms kernel-devel kernel-debug-devel
``` ```
- Option for openSUSE
```
sudo zypper install -t pattern devel_kernel dkms
```
- Options for Arch and Manjaro - Options for Arch and Manjaro
if using pacman if using pacman
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After making and saving changes, reboot the router. After making and saving changes, reboot the router.
### Check and set regulatory domain to correct setting ### Check and set regulatory domain
Check the current setting Check the current setting