GNU/Linux openSUSE Installing Acer Aspire 3 Wifi Driver Guide

Hi! The Tutorial Shows You Step-by-step How to Install Acer Aspire 3 Wireless Driver in openSUSE 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.

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