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While the installation procedure for Windows and Mac is as simple as running some executable, the Linux version comes in source code, so I need to build it myself. The first thing I tried was to download the RTL8811CU chipset from Realtek’s website from my MacBook, copy it to an USB flash drive, eject it, plug it into my Linux desktop, and try to install it from there. Attempt 1: Download driver from Realtek and use USB flash drive 🙄 this is counter-productive for me at the moment as I need to somehow get an internet connection in the first place.

Of the many articles on stack exchange and Ubuntu forums, the “proper” way to install these essential drivers is to already have an internet connection and use apt install to install more packages. Then in the solution section, I go over the exact steps I took to get internet working. I will talk about the troubles I went through in the next section. So, I use one of the cheap USB WiFi adapter I bought from Amazon. Also I live in a place where there is no ethernet ports, which makes the process more difficult. Unfortunately, my PC motherboard (Gigabyte Z370) does not have any built in wireless or bluetooth chipset, and somehow I need to get internet working. Go to Product Repair.Recently I did a fresh install of Ubuntu (actually Kubuntu) 20.04 on my desktop PC. If the issue is still unresolved, service may be required.

Open VAIO Care and reinstall the device driver for the wireless adapter.

If wireless adapter shows in Device Manager, uninstall/reinstall wireless adapter driver.

NOTE: On some models, Wireless and Ethernet adapters can be disabled in the BIOS.

If issue still persists, perform a System Recovery to determine whether the wireless card has failed.

If wireless adapter still does not show in Device Manager, use System Restore to restore to an earlier date when wireless adapter was working.

Check Device Manager again for wireless adapter.

If no wireless network adapter shows in Device Manager, reset BIOS defaults and reboot into Windows.

In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to Network adapters.

Under Devices and Printers, click Device Manager.

In the Control Panel window, click Hardware and Sound.

Check Device Manager for the wireless network adapter.

Make sure the physical wireless switch is on.

NOTE: It is important to check BIOS to make sure the Wireless card (and/or Ethernet card) has not been disabled there before performing an FFR or scheduling the computer for service.įollow the below steps to correct the issue: