Installing Linux and WiFi support

July 18, 2019
Installing Linux and WiFi support

I have tried to install Linux (Elementary OS) on both macOS and Windows; and number one impediment? -- the lack of WiFi.

Of course, there is an official troubleshooting here -- https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/net-wireless-troubleshooting.html.en

Immediate connection fix

If you cannot connect to the internet, how are you going to connect to the the internet to find out a solution?

Requirements

  • An Android phone

You can use "USB hotspot tethering" on Android phone to connect to the internet.

What to do when you now have a connection

Go to https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/net-wireless-troubleshooting.html.en and find out your WiFi driver, and install it.

Well, it depends on your hardware.

In my case, for Windows, it is Realtek RTL8821ce, and the solution on StackOverflow -- https://askubuntu.com/a/1071334

For macOS, it is the matter of activating proprietary Broadcom WiFi driver, and you just need an internet connection...