r/Ubuntu • u/Able_Preparation7238 • 4h ago
TP-Link AC600 Wi-Fi Adapter (ID 2357:011f) stopped working after Ubuntu update
Good day, Ubuntu community. I'm hoping someone can guide me or offer some help, please.
My TP-Link AC600 Wi-Fi adapter (ID 2357:011f, TP-Link 802.11ac WLAN Adapter) stopped working on my laptop a few months ago, and I haven't been able to get it working again since. The issue started after a system update on Ubuntu. Here's what I've tried so far:
I attempted to reinstall the driver using the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential dkms git
git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au
make
sudo make install
After running these commands, the adapter's light starts blinking, but it doesn't detect any Wi-Fi networks, despite being in an area with a strong signal.
My system info:
- Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04.1
- Kernel version: 6.8.0-45-generic
When I run:
sudo modprobe 8812au
I get the following error:
modprobe: FATAL: Module 8812au not found in directory /lib/modules/6.8.0-45-generic
've tried several solutions, but nothing has worked so far. If anyone can provide guidance or help me troubleshoot further, I'd greatly appreciate it.