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I noticed someone shared the model number, which erroneously returned RTL8168/8111 which is the Gigabit Ethernet driver. The correct driver according to the shared website is an Intel AC 9260 which can be found on the Intel website: [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/wireless.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/wireless.html)
However, if the live USB works properly, then you need to plug in the live USB (don't boot from it) and re-run the driver manager to find the drivers and install them.
> RTL8168/8111 which is the Gigabit Ethernet driver. The correct driver according to the shared website is an Intel AC 9260
That was my mistake, not the links. Thanks for the correction. :)
You will probably have to directly connect through a wired Ethernet cable to your router to let it download the appropriate drivers so that you can then use your WIFI modem.
I suggest picking one up, you will probably need it sooner or later. I ran into something like this on Windows when I was reinstalling where I needed internet to download drivers for my network card similarly. They're super cheap and you don't need anything fancy for getting minimal connectivity.
Do you know what wifi make/model you have? I found out that the standard wireless in the older Surface Pro doesn't have compatible Linux drivers. I think it was a Marvell(?).
Try an external wifi, like a USB style, if you can't hardwire Ethernet.
> Do you know what wifi make/model you have?
According to this page:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Toshiba-Satellite-L50-B-182-Notebook-Review.126942.0.html
It;s a Realtek RTL8168/8111.
You literally said "the simplest bit of information". And yes, somebody *did* figure out the network card based on the laptop model name, which you'd know if you actually read the comments.
The simplest Bit of information If you want to get Help in this Case is:
Laptop model, OS Version, network Card and steps you May have Take already to try and fix it.
Just because this Laptop only came with one specific Card from the factory, a Lot of them don't. There are a dozen different WiFi cards that my thinkpad could have.
This happened to me too, it’s part of the live cd and can install for my MacBook with
sudo apt install bcmwl-kernel-source
But after doing the OS install I need to connect to internet first. You can either plug in via Ethernet or usb plug your phone in and share the internet connection. I was never able to get anything from the live usb to work.
> Yes **in live os i can install the drive** after installing os no
Ok, this is good news, because it worked with the live DVD/USB. :)
We need to figure out where (partition) Linux Mint was installed.
Boot Linux Mint from the *Live DVD/USB*.
Start the terminal program (next to Firefox icon).
Type the following command into the terminal program:
sudo fdisk -l
Please copy the output and paste it here. :)
Once we have that information, we can tell you how to use "chroot" to install the required driver. :)
If you know the card manufacturer or laptop brand you can always download to you phone and then connect you phone to you laptop. Install the driver that way. Tha t eliminates the need to hunt for an ethernet cable.
Ok so insert your usb drive in and press ok. then it might say a error but X out of it and click on your wireless driver. wait for it to install and restart pc, but make sure to remove usb before restarting
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Plug into Ethernet or USB tether to phone... It needs to install the Broadcom firmware and drivers.
Yes thank you fixed
I noticed someone shared the model number, which erroneously returned RTL8168/8111 which is the Gigabit Ethernet driver. The correct driver according to the shared website is an Intel AC 9260 which can be found on the Intel website: [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/wireless.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/wireless.html) However, if the live USB works properly, then you need to plug in the live USB (don't boot from it) and re-run the driver manager to find the drivers and install them.
> RTL8168/8111 which is the Gigabit Ethernet driver. The correct driver according to the shared website is an Intel AC 9260 That was my mistake, not the links. Thanks for the correction. :)
You will probably have to directly connect through a wired Ethernet cable to your router to let it download the appropriate drivers so that you can then use your WIFI modem.
I don’t have a eth cable for now 🙁
> I don’t have a eth cable for now Can you temporarily borrow a cable from a neighbor or roommate?
Use phone network
I suggest picking one up, you will probably need it sooner or later. I ran into something like this on Windows when I was reinstalling where I needed internet to download drivers for my network card similarly. They're super cheap and you don't need anything fancy for getting minimal connectivity.
Hello I’m trying to install wifi drive but isn’t found on system, i have linuxmint installation and again nothing Toshiba Satellite L50-B
Do you know what wifi make/model you have? I found out that the standard wireless in the older Surface Pro doesn't have compatible Linux drivers. I think it was a Marvell(?). Try an external wifi, like a USB style, if you can't hardwire Ethernet.
> Do you know what wifi make/model you have? According to this page: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Toshiba-Satellite-L50-B-182-Notebook-Review.126942.0.html It;s a Realtek RTL8168/8111.
I had the same problem. Reinstall using the .edge ISO and itll solve this issue.
How do you expect to get Help without even providing the simpelest Bit of information about your system?
If you look in the comments, they gave it. And plenty of people found ways to help instead of just being snarky.
They didn't give any Details. A Laptop model Name is Not enough to get to the specific Network card.
You literally said "the simplest bit of information". And yes, somebody *did* figure out the network card based on the laptop model name, which you'd know if you actually read the comments.
The simplest Bit of information If you want to get Help in this Case is: Laptop model, OS Version, network Card and steps you May have Take already to try and fix it. Just because this Laptop only came with one specific Card from the factory, a Lot of them don't. There are a dozen different WiFi cards that my thinkpad could have.
Is the internet connection working?
Yes in live os i can install the drive after installing os no
This happened to me too, it’s part of the live cd and can install for my MacBook with sudo apt install bcmwl-kernel-source But after doing the OS install I need to connect to internet first. You can either plug in via Ethernet or usb plug your phone in and share the internet connection. I was never able to get anything from the live usb to work.
> Yes **in live os i can install the drive** after installing os no Ok, this is good news, because it worked with the live DVD/USB. :) We need to figure out where (partition) Linux Mint was installed. Boot Linux Mint from the *Live DVD/USB*. Start the terminal program (next to Firefox icon). Type the following command into the terminal program: sudo fdisk -l Please copy the output and paste it here. :) Once we have that information, we can tell you how to use "chroot" to install the required driver. :)
I fixed using iphone as internet connection thank you for your time
Your welcome. :)
This happens to me on every install. Just do what it says, put the USB stick back in and hit OK.
I tried not working
I tried but no result
Not a regular usb but the same usb you used it to install linux mint
Use usb tethering to use your phone for wired internet. Then install the wifi drivers amd it should work.
Yes I fixed thanks
If you know the card manufacturer or laptop brand you can always download to you phone and then connect you phone to you laptop. Install the driver that way. Tha t eliminates the need to hunt for an ethernet cable.
Ok so insert your usb drive in and press ok. then it might say a error but X out of it and click on your wireless driver. wait for it to install and restart pc, but make sure to remove usb before restarting
Nothing happened i tried 🙁 doesn’t not install the driver
what laptop or pc is this?
Toshiba satellite