I have exhausted google on how to do this, compounded by being a beginner.
I am trying to install this module.
I have a nice new Acer Nitro (which will be even nicer once I remove dependency on win 8.1), with Atheros Qualcomm QCA61x4 wifi/bluetooth card, which seems to pop up with the same signature 168c:003e
as the QCA6174, so I am hoping this module will work.
I have tried with windows drivers and ndiswrapper but this didn't work for me.
I have also tried upgrading the kernel to 3.19 but that didn't seem to fix it. Now on a FRESH 14.04 install.
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How do I download the appropriate files from github (& where do I save them?)
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Which packages do I need to rebuild the kernel? (I have a fresh 14.04 install)
Best Answer
Ubuntu 16.04 users with internet access (e.g. ethernet) should just have to install updates and reboot:
For those without internet, download the firmware drivers from here. Choose the latest version for your architecture. For example, version 1.157.5 (newest as of 29/11/16) for amd64 is here.
Once you have the
.deb
package, install as usual. For our example, it is:Reboot, and now it should be working.
It might be easier to install backports than trying to use github
Then reboot when it is finished. Your wifi is fairly new to Linux so it might not be fully functional even with this