How to install Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 driver in Linux

by George Sruthin | Aug 14, 2017 | Howtos, Linux, Networking, Troubleshooting | 0 comments

To install driver you need these things

Driver
Updated kernel above 4.6 in my case i have already updated to 4.10
basic linux skills
internet to download

Download Driver

download driver from above link, then open terminal login as admin by typing sudo su

extract driver to that folder

navigate to that driver folder by typing

cd iwlwifi-3168-ucode-22.361476.0

To install firmware:

Copy the files into the distribution-specific firmware directory, /lib/firmware.

If the directory does not work, consult your distribution documentation.

If you configure the kernel yourself, make sure firmware loading is enabled.

type following command in the terminal

mv * /lib/firmware/

reboot your system , your wifi will be working by now

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