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#1 2021-08-12 23:20:48
- newbie_soy
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Archlinux usb installation with wifi driver for 8188eu chipset
If there is any way to preinstall wifi device driver (https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/8188eu-dkms/) on archlinux installation flash drive?
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#2 2021-08-12 23:49:28
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Re: Archlinux usb installation with wifi driver for 8188eu chipset
My machine : Surface Book 2 with broken WiFi and Bluetooth module (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface … tech-specs)
Motherboard firmware: UEFI
WiFi device : tp link TL-WN725N V1
(https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-network … wn725n/v1/)
OS: Windows 10
Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS (Focal Fossa) 64-bit
Kernel Linux 5.13.7-surface x86_64
MATE 1.24.0
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#3 2021-08-12 23:52:06
- Slithery
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Re: Archlinux usb installation with wifi driver for 8188eu chipset
Do you have an Android phone available that you can tether to?
It will be far simpler than trying to use the onboard wifi to install.
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#4 2021-08-12 23:55:55
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Re: Archlinux usb installation with wifi driver for 8188eu chipset
Do you have an Android phone available that you can tether to?
It will be far simpler than trying to use the onboard wifi to install.
Yes i do! Thank you for your fast response!
I have: SM-A207M/DS android 10 (no root)
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#5 2021-08-13 00:25:53
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Re: Archlinux usb installation with wifi driver for 8188eu chipset
Do you have an Android phone available that you can tether to?
It will be far simpler than trying to use the onboard wifi to install.
Android USB tethering helped me a lot! Thank you!
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