On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 12:08:08AM -0600, Exeonz wrote: > I just tried using Trixie and it's the same issues. Seems that the installer > isn't even recognizing wifi card at all so no matter what drives I give it > refuses to use them. *No Ethernet card was found on the system.* I think my > only option is using wifi usb adapter that works, I already tried using usb > wifi adapter that I had at hand but didn't work because it too uses > proprietary driver.
If you can find someone to help who has a wired network or you can run an Ethernet cable to your wifi router - a USB to Ethernet adapter and a cable should work. Once you have that in place, you should be able to get the appropriate dkms package, build the module for the Debian kernel and it should all be fine. If tethering to an Apple phone can work, that can also work but will possibly be more difficult to set up. You will need the prerequisites to build kernel modules - so probably at least the Debian build-essential package and kernel headers. Andy
