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Jimbroker86.
Sir, I need you to slow down and take a deep breathe. It would help if you would stop installing whatever you are installing until we have a talk about what you are doing...you are going to make a mess...
Now, about the only things I am clear on from your message is that you have bought yourself a Cudy USB WiFI adapter that is model number WU1300S and you are trying to install it on something that runs Linux. Beyond that, I am not following you so let me ask some questions:
What make and model of computer are you installing this adapter to?
What make and version of Linux is installed on said computer?
Info: please do not install any driver you get on a CD to Linux! Period. Linux does not work like Windows.
Info: Your WU1300S contains a Realtek 8812bu chipset. Knowing the chipset of the adapter what kernel you are running are keys to success.
What kernel are you running? Press and hold Ctrl+Alt then press T to open a terminal. Type the following at the command prompt:
uname -r
Post the results in a reply.
The chances are about 99.99% that the following driver will work for you:
https://github.com/morrownr/88x2bu
But you have to scroll down and read the Installation Information and the follow the Installation Steps.
Do not use the driver from a CD as the chance of it working are not good.
Let me conclude this message with a recommendation:
Most people that run Linux or want to run Linux are better off with USB WiFi adapters that have in-kernel support. That means the adapter is plug-n-play. You don't have to do anything beyond sticking the adapter in a USB port. You can get more information and recommended adapters at this site:
https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi
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Hit and run is not appreciated.
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from 88x2bu.
JimBroker86,
I apologize for the "hit and run" comment. I've had a few folks lately that have disappeared after stopping by and requesting support. That is not cool.
I understand about the wife. I can't help you there. Good luck.
Now to business:
Thank you for providing the computer make and model. I downloaded and read the system manual from the Asus website. This system should run Linux Mint 20 well. It does appear that it only has USB 2 ports. That is something to keep in mind if installing a Realtek driver. Do not turn on USB 3 support with the Realtek drivers if you don't have a USB 3 port or things will go south in a hurry.
Let me reiterate in a different way. To have USB 3 support, you need 4 things:
- Adapter that supports USB 3 (good)
- Driver that supports USB 3 (good, but has to be turned on)
- Port that supports USB (not good. system doesn't have it. forget USB 3)( USB 2 is very fast anyway so who cares?)
- A cable, if used, that supports USB 3 (not used as far as I can tell)
In your case, you have an adapter that supports USB 3 but your computer does not. so do not turn USB 3 support on in the driver.
Also, keep in mind, not all adapters will work in all ports. If you think things are good to go and things aren't working, try another port.
With that said, I have no information about the current state of your Linux Mint installation. I suspect you have a little bit of a mess on your hands. Remember this: Never install a Linux driver from a CD. Never. Now, how we proceed is up to you.
You have a computer that should work wonderfully with Linux Mint. The questions appear to be:
- How do you get your frustration level down?
- How do you keep your wife happy?
- How do you get wifi working?
I can only offer what I would do given what I know about your situation. The first thing I would do is go to...
https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi
... and look at the low cost USB 2 adapters that have in-kernel support and order one. Keep in mind that even N150 adapters are still pretty fast when it comes to surfing the internet. That will do 2 things for you: It will get you on the internet without the muss and fuss of dealing with an adapter with out-of-the=kernel drivers and you will always have it handy if you install Linux to other computers in the future. I keep a couple of N150 adapters around. They are handy. My wife's system is about the same age as your computer. It has a N150 adapter based on the ar9271 chipset. It only has USB 2 ports. My wife is a heavy internet user... online radio, videos and various other things going at the same time and the internet never bogs down on that system. While it sounds cool to get the latest AC1200/AC1300/C1900 adapters, for the most part, that is overkill.
The second thing I would do is download Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.1 and update your installation medium...flash drive or DVD. At that point I would research how to do a complete wipe of the existing Linux installation while installing this new version. I wouldn't actually do the installation until I get that new N150 adapter and stick it in a port. It is handy to have internet access while installing.
If you are determined to use the current Linux installation, I'll try to help but it could be painful.
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Jimmy,
Please call me Nick. I can see we are making progress. I'd say it won't be that long until you are the Linux expert that is helping noobs. Linux is really fun once your knowledge level comes up a little and it can save you a lot of money in the long run.
I have several questions to answer and some issues to address so here goes:
Yes, the manual I was reading was for the Asus tower you told me that you had. Why did I download the manual? Because I need to know what I am dealing with. Does it have components to run the version of Linux you are trying to run? It has a good dual core 64 bit AMD processor, 4 gb of ram, and a AMD video card. What's not to like about that? That is good stuff for a Linux box. One thing I was paying careful attention to was the USB ports. All of your USB ports are USB 2. That is not a bad thing. USB 2 is a good thing. USB 3 can be faster but it is not the best design that mankind has come up with. USB 2 = good. USB 3 = can be problematic. USB 2 is plenty fast enough to handle the internet service most people have and it is more than fast enough to provide a good internet experience. On down the road you might think about changing the hard drive for an ssd but that is a subject for another day.
The Cudy adapter you bought is a USB 3 capable adapter. That is okay. It is will work in a USB 2 port...well, it should anyway. But in a USB 2 port, it will not and cannot work in USB 3 mode so the USB 3 support in the Realtek driver should not be turned on or it can cause problems. That is probably enough on this topic for now.
You asked me to make a recommendation. Here goes:
If your wifi router/access point is not more than maybe 25-30 feet away from your Asus tower and no more than one wall between the two, then Panda PAU05 should work fine. If you have more distance and maybe more than one wall, you might want to go for an adapter that has a bigger antenna:
Panda PAU06 - https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Wireless-PAU06-300Mbps-Adapter/dp/B00JDVRCI0
Another option:
Panda Mid Range 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AC0L4Y
There are plenty of options shown at https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi so take a look and if you have specific questions, let me know.
You said "Part of me picks this design cause I assume I can just plug it in and it will work." when talking about the Panda PAU05. You are correct. You plug it in and it will work as the others that have in-kernel support will. You will still need to select an access point and put in a password.
Concerning your version of Linux Mint, v 20.1 was just released in January. Tell me what this says:
Administration > Systems Reports > System Information > System
Mine says:
Kernel: 5.4.0-65-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 9.3.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 4.8.6
wm: muffin dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mint 20.1 Ulyssa base: Ubuntu 20.04 focal
You said there is a Linksys USB adapter on the back of the tower. I'm curious what it is. If you could type:
$ lsusb
...at a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and then post the results back here I can probably figure out what it is. It would be cool if we could get it going. If you don't have internet access on the Asus, Maybe you could save the info in a text file and copy it to a flash drive and go to another computer.
I think I have spoke to most of the issues. Take your time and work the issues as you have time. Taking Linux out for a test drive is kinda like buying a new car. It has the same amount of wheels and tires but the knobs and buttons are in different spots. You'll get used to it.
Nick
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Jimmy,
So you are on Mint 20.1. Good. I'd say either one of the Panda adapters would work for you but it is your house and you probably have a better idea how well radio signals travel there than I so take your time, research it, and make the decision.
I did not see a wifi device with your $ lsusb report. Can I get you to do that same thing with this command?
$ lspci
I like to tinker and knowing you have another wifi device in the system makes me want to figure it out. The fact that it came on while you were running Mint tells me that the device is supported with in-kernel drivers. Could it be that the antenna is loose. Maybe you could tighten it up? Tell me about the device. I get the feeling that it is an internal card since we did not see anything with $ lsusb.
Maybe we could delete some interfaces:
- lower panel
- right side
- network icon
- click it with left mouse button
- Network Connections
- under WiFi, select each item one at a time and then click on the minus (-) in the lower part of the dialog
After you delete anything and everything there, go to Network Settings and let's see what we have.
Nick
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Jimmy,
This is great. You get to teach your dad about Linux. He sounds like a guy that likes to tinker so Linux should keep him entertained.
To answer your question: Yes, I can tell you what device you have from looking at the list that $ lspci produced. See this line:
Network controller: Ralink corp. RT2561/RT61 802.11g PCI
That tells me that said adapter is an internal PCI card adapter with a Ralink chipset known as rt2561. This chipset is supported with an in-kernel driver. This adapter only supports up to 802.11g. My recommendation is for you to take a look at the section of the documentation (main screen of this repo) that is called...
Recommended Router Settings for WiFi
Pay particular attention to the router settings for 2.4g. You might also download an app called WiFi Analyzer if you have a Linux phone (I mean Android .) Use this app to determine which of the 1, 6, 11 channels is least congested and set that channel fixed. For what it is worth, Linux can handle multiple wifi devices in use so having this adapter and a new Panda adapter in the same machine is no problem. This adapter is very old and you may not get very fast performance if the signal is not that strong.
FYI: Mediatek bought Ralink some years ago so anytime you see Mediatek and Ralink mentioned, it is the same company. Mediatek does a pretty good job of supporting drivers for their products in the Linux kernel so I recommend products based on Mediatek chipsets when asked.
The adventure continues.
Nick
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Jimmy,
It is good to get a report from you. There for a little while I was wondering if you believed me when I told you the Panda PAU06 would work as soon as you plug it in. Glad to hear it worked out. You are right, the right product can make all the difference in the world.
You might want to check out Audacious as far as music apps go. It is my favorite but it depends on what features you need. There are a lot of good apps to help with music. I can suggest apps to rip CDs and convert formats and you should see a big drop off in ease of transfer. There is also the new ipTV app that Linux Mint just released. It should automatically flow into your system next time you do a $ sudo apt update && sudo apt full-uodate
Take care and stop by when you can.
Nick
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- Ubuntu 18.04 work well HOT 2
- Newer driver available at DLINK HOT 1
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- First time didn't work because of multiple kernels available
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- (info) Just wanted to thank you for making this... HOT 6
- [help wanted]wpa_supplicant fail with driver wext but success with nl80211 HOT 1
- (solution found) Cannot compile on CentOS7 3.10.0-1160.42.2.el7.x86_64 HOT 17
- Suggestion: Add Asus AC53 Nano to the list of working devices HOT 1
- (interesting discussion) How to cross-compile for OpenWrt? HOT 4
- no 5GHz anything HOT 5
- system lockup on interface deletion/addition HOT 3
- RTL8812BU adapter less sensitive on Ubuntu HOT 3
- 2.4 ghz channel does not work in ARM HOT 3
- Cudy AC1300, Station can't see AP with the same dongle, in Scan results HOT 4
- Makefile Error: Raspberry Pi OS (64 bit) support was turned on in Makefile as planned HOT 10
- TEROW ROW02FD vs ROW02CD. Same adapter both uses MT7612u or no? HOT 1
- May be worth calling out the importance of `rtw_switch_usb_mode` in the README HOT 6
- Please consider adding `rtw_dfs_region_domain` to config file HOT 7
- New 88x2bu driver v5.13.1-20-gbd7c7eb9d.20210702 HOT 14
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