Install Network Card Driver Ubuntu: Step Guide
The steps for installing a network card driver on Ubuntu are as follows:
- To confirm the network card model: first, you need to check your network card model. You can use the command “lspci | grep Network” or “lshw -C network” to view information about the network adapter.
- Download drivers: After confirming the model of your network card, visit the official website or a third-party website to download the corresponding network card drivers.
- Install dependencies: Before installing the drivers, it may be necessary to install some dependencies such as compiling tools and kernel header files. Use the following command to install them.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
- To install the driver: Unzip the downloaded driver, then navigate to the unzipped folder, run the commands make and sudo make install for compiling and installing. If there are any specific installation steps, refer to the documentation provided by the driver.
- Load driver: After installation is complete, use the command sudo modprobe
to load the driver, then restart the system for the changes to take effect. - To verify the network card driver: After restarting the system, you can use the “lshw -C network” command or “ifconfig” command to confirm whether the network card driver has been loaded successfully.
The above are the basic steps for installing a network card driver on Ubuntu, the specific steps may vary depending on the network card model and driver program.
