Looking for WiFi solution for Linux Mint 19 Tara ?

[Blanca]

hi
I have installed Linux Mint 19 Tara Cinnamoon 2 nights ago.

The reason why I am here is that I don't get WiFi/Internet. I have been reading through different forums and especially Linux ones, tried different solutions and sometimes used the terminal to look inside .

I will explain the problems I am going through :
I have a FritzWlan Usb adaptor, (that has always worked perfectly on Windows10)
°the dongle is NOT recognized, it doesn't light up when I insert it in the port.
I thought there are no drivers for it, so I have opened Driver Manager : Blank! It asks me instead to connect (but I don't have the chance) plus an error message : "failed to download repositories information ".
I have downloaded the FritzWlan 's drivers with another PC and unzipped to the one with Mint, but I only get error messages when I open the file exe.

Last night I have given this command : <lsusb> and <dmseg>, and the dongle was recognized with all its features. But still no light blinking.
Now, I don't know if it is the USB issue or the Driver Manager issue, or both.
my other question is : is it normal that Driver Manager is totally empty right after a brand-new installation?

Can you help me please ?
I am a newby but I can follow instructions if they are clear.

Thanks for your attention

Blanca

[michael louwe]

I have a FritzWlan Usb adaptor, (that has always worked perfectly on Windows10)
°the dongle is NOT recognized, it doesn't light up when I insert it in the port.

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Try the fix at this link ... https://wiki.debian.org/carl9170 - Atheros AR9170 devices (carl9170)

[Blanca]

thank you for the time spent reading my post.
I went to the link you showed me but , sincerely I don't hnow where to start and how.

I am a newbie.

Blanca

[michael louwe]

I am a newbie.

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You should buy a Linux-compatible USB Wifi adapter that work out-of-the-box ...
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=273918 - Best WiFi option for Linux Mint 19 desktop?

[JeremyB]

With the Fritz adapter plugged in, open a terminal window and enter

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lsusb

Post results

[Blanca]

Thanks

I have given several commands and " lsusb " on the terminal ( from different sugestions on forums. The result is that the USB Frits is showed , but still not working .

[pcpunk]

Blanca, you need to post the outcome of "lsusb" into your next post so that JeremyB can help you, he is a Networking Specialist! Preferably in a text box which looks like this in the toolbar above: </>

Also, if you had an Ethernet cable plugged in you might get a driver in the "Driver Manager". This is because not all of them are included in the Linux Mint Image. Some need to be downloaded from the internet.