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How do I download and install wireless drivers with NO internet?

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I installed Ubuntu 12.04 alongside Windows 7 on a HP dv6700 laptop. I can access wireless internet from my Windows side, but not on Ubuntu. I have NO wired connection available to me to use.

I believe the wireless does not work on Ubuntu because I need the appropriate drivers. However, I can't download them while in Ubuntu because of the lack of any internet connection.

My questions, then, are i) how do I download the driver to a flash drive (and where do I get the appropriate one) using the Windows side, and ii) how to I then install it on my Ubuntu side?

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answered 2 Years ago pheter · Accepted Answer

You can download any package from Ubuntu packages Web Repository. When you find the right package for your system, you can download the sources and compile them (it can be difficult, I recommend a specific guide) or you can also download the .deb package and install it with sudo dpkg -i package_name.

So:

Download the .deb package.

Move it to your Linux system.

Install it with dpkg or another package manager.

Remember to select the proper architecture (multi-core PC are always 64 bit).

Have a nice day.

Edit: if a package has dependencies dowload and install them before the package with the drivers.