drivers - How to install "Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller" without internet connection on Ubuntu 14.04 - Ask Ubuntu
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i able os installed on msi ghost pro laptop (currently os on machine) discover none of networking drivers working. ifconfig
shows lo
interface , nothing more. of troubleshooting guides can find assume @ least method of being able connect internet in order make fixes.
i know question can dependent on specific drivers themselves, , hoping tell me if there way particular ethernet driver working on ubuntu 14.04, or any other way of connecting machine internet in order make necessary updates.
the particular ethernet card on machine 1969 ("qualcomm atheros"), device: e0a1 ("killer e2400 gigabit ethernet controller")
according chili555's comment device supported kernel shipped ubuntu 16.04. luckily 1 can upgrade same kernel in ubuntu 14.04 via lts/hwe upgrades:
install kernel packages:
sudo apt install linux-generic-lts-xenial
reboot machine. newly installed kernel should new default boot option grub.
more info: ubuntu wiki – lts enablement stack
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