Hi I have an old computer that I’m using as an HTPC and the network adapter is a ASUS AX55 Nano and Kodi is not detecting Wifi. I have the drivers on a flash drive that I’ve used to install drivers on windows previously with the pc. How can I get it working?
Network adapter not supported
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sourkraut -
May 12, 2024 at 7:59 PM -
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That's the needed driver:
GitHub - realtek-lunix/RTL8852BU_RTL8832BU_WiFi_linuxContribute to realtek-lunix/RTL8852BU_RTL8832BU_WiFi_linux development by creating an account on GitHub.github.comIf modprobe 8852bu fails, then the driver isn't present, and you have to compile your own LE:
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The source Da Flex linked is outdated and won't compile for the Linux 6.6 kernels we use in LE12. This one is more up-to-date and should be fine: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtl8852bu. It's not something we will entertain adding to the main LE image, as we have a long-running policy of refusing to add more Realtek vendor drivers.
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After some more research, we can say that the WiFi adapter isn't fully supported on Linux. Buy something else.
WiFi-to-Ethernet adapters will always work (the more expansive ones also have 5GHz). Example (2.4GHz only):
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Or just build your own LE image with the extra driver included https://wiki.libreelec.tv/development/build-basics
