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AIC8800 WLAN Module Setup Guide

  • Module: AIC8800
  • Manufacturer: Mercury UX3
  • System: Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Minimal
  • Kernel: 5.15.0-142-generic (x86_64)

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Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Open a terminal and run the following commands to update package lists and install required tools:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y net-tools build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) dkms git eject usb-modeswitch dialog network-manager

Step 2: Download and Install the Driver Package

You can use one of the following driver packages:

📒 Note: v1.1 is the latest version and Mercury says it supports Linux kernel 3.10-6.8, which means it might work with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. However, it is not tested.

To install, run:

sudo apt install ./aic8800fdrvpackage.deb   # v1.0
# sudo apt install ./aic8800d80fdrvpackage.deb   # v1.1

Step 3: Test the WLAN Module

After installation, you can test the WLAN module by running:

ifconfig -a

Remove the Driver (If Needed)

If you need to uninstall the driver package, use:

sudo apt remove --purge aic8800fdrvpackage   # for version 1.0
# sudo apt remove --purge aic8800d80fdrvpackage   # for version 1.1 (uncomment to use)