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

by | 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 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

<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->cd iwlwifi-3168-ucode-22.361476.0

To install firmware:

  1. Copy the files into the distribution-specific firmware directory, /lib/firmware.
  2. If the directory does not work, consult your distribution documentation.
  3. 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

Written By George Sruthin

Founder of techridez.com, A Tech Enthusiast, Linux lover.

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