Tag: Alfa

Linux does not see Wi-Fi on Realtek chipset. “firmware: failed to load rt2870.bin” error (SOLVED)

Posted by Alex On January 27, 2022

When connecting a Wi-Fi adapter with a Realtek chipset, nothing happens, or the device does not work properly. Command iw dev outputs the following information: phy#0 Interface wlan0 ifindex 3 wdev 0x1 addr 52:e7:b0:49:a2:84 type managed txpower 0.00 dBm The txpower value is zero, the system does not see the Wi-Fi device. Run command journalctl -f and connect the Wi-Fi...

Linux does not see Alfa AWUS036NHA. “firmware: failed to load ath9k_htc” error (SOLVED)

Posted by Alex On January 27, 2022

When connecting a Wi-Fi adapter based on the Atheros chipset, such as Alfa AWUS036NHA, a Linux computer does not see the Wi-Fi device. Command iw dev does not output anything, as if the device is not connected. In the Linux Wi-Fi Cheat Sheet: Tips and Troubleshooting, we'll use the advice from the “How to ask a question about a problem...
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