GNU/Linux CentOS 8 Installing Acer Aspire 3 Wifi Driver Guide

Hi! The Tutorial Shows You Step-by-step How to Install Acer Aspire 3 Wireless Driver in CentOS 8 GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the Acer Aspire 3 Wifi Adapter is supported by some Mediatek, Broadcom, Realtek, or Qualcomm Atheros Chipset.

The embeeded Kernel Modules should support the Atheros equiped Devices Out-of-box.

Again, most of the MediaTek Wireless Chipsets are currently supported on a Range of the New Kernels.

Finally, for the backed Realtek and Broadcom models follow the Guidance here included.

So this Guide is Valid also for All the others RedHat Linux Based Distros like:

• RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Rocky Linux
• AlmaLinux
• Oracle Enterprise Linux
• Scientific Linux

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to Quick-Start with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Console Linux QuickStart Guide

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   Getting-Started with Command Line on GNU/Linux Terminal.

2. 2. Looking Up Wifi Card Model

   Then to Find Wireless Interface Vendor and ID
   For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters simply run the Command:

   lspci -v | grep Wireless

   But for the USB Dongles try instead with: :

   lsusb -v | grep Wireless

   The grep Command refine the result following the matching Keyword.
   

   And in the Output you’ll easily See the Card’s Manufacturer and Model:

   

3. 3. Installing Wifi Driver

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   Acer Aspire 3 Wifi Driver Installation Guide