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If you are running the distro kernel then it already has your driver in it and you can also add drivers from ELRepo using their kmod-* packages If the kernel already has the driver, why would one want to add other drivers ? As to acquire more clarity on Linux drivers, would following a guide on ker...

Ok, I see that now. :idea: So, there is no option as to install a missing driver in Linux as one would in Windows ? If it's not included with the kernel package, you're out of luck, unless you get a newer kernel, which has that particular driver (kernel module) included. How does one then go about p...

From your reply at Wifi Card/On Board Wifi Not Detected https://www.centos.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=70373 the process is thus as follows: 1. Get specific device's vendor/device IDs: # lspci -nn |grep -i net 00:14.3 Network controller [0280]: Intel Corporation Cannon Point-LP CNVi [Wireless-AC...

With the "iwlwifi" module being specific to Intel Wireless chipsets, had it been some other manufacturer, how would one know what module is required? ... and then also, how would one know that the particular module is a kernel module ? As requested: # uname -r 4.19.0+1 # lspci -nn |grep -i net 00:14...

Thanks for replying @TrevorH. Apologies, as my reply's intention was more orientated at understanding the principle of drivers in Linux, than an actual fix for the user. Linux drivers seem to confuse Windows migrators senseless. As such, be it Intel, TPLink or Realtek, how do a newb go about determi...

It seems we're in the same boat.

If you're keen to dig a bit deeper, maybe my post viewtopic.php?f=50&t=70732 may be helpful.

Because of the ever mysterious wifi adapter configuration in linux, I’ve hammered my non-GUI NUC8i5BEH installation so badly, re-installing is a must. However, I’d appreciate getting it’s WiFi adapter to work as an AP before I start re-installing. As I ponder the ever elusive best way forward, my pr...