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Fix WiFi Driver Installation Error on Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS

Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS, also known as Jammy Jellyfish offers a lot of exciting features and improvements.

However, like any operating system, it still has its own set of issues. One common problem users face is running into an error while installing WiFi drivers. Today, we are going to learn how to resolve this issue with the rtl8xxxu driver.

The error message is often due to an incompatibility issue between the driver and the kernel version used in Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS. This is because the official driver is designed for older kernel versions.

Fortunately, we can resolve this with the rtl8xxxu Driver.

How to resolve the WiFi Driver Installation Error on Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS

1. First, we have to open a terminal and run this command with root privileges:

   sudo modprobe rtl8xxxu

   This will add a loadable kernel module to the Linux kernel. In this case, it’s the rtl8xxxu driver.
2. Then, we have to check the system logs for more information with this command:

   sudo dmesg | grep 8xxx

   This command displays information about the driver loading process and any potential errors.

Troubleshooting Slow WiFi Speeds

In case the Wi-Fi speed is still slow after enabling the rtl8xxxu driver, our experts are here to help you out:

• First, we have to check the signal strength.
• Then, we can check if the error exists when we use an alternative WiFi adapter. If not, the original adapter may be at fault.

Let us know in the comments which one of the above tips helped you resolve the error.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Techs demonstrated how to fix the WiFi Driver installation error on Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS.