New to Kubuntu ...linux for that matter

[Micbery]

Hi there very excited to be here on kubuntu though a major learning curve My problem right now is getting onto internet using the AC600 Alfa usb the seral number is AWUS036SCS and came with both windows and mac drivers but no lenux drivers. My internet network options does not show when plugging in the usb port My hope was someone here might have had same problem and can offer me direction

[claydoh]

USB WiFi dongles can be problematic on Linux, and might require some manual work to get running. Which of course can be difficult or awkward when you don't have any other way to connect to the internet.

But we will need to so a little bit of information about the Alfa device, which will involve opening a terminal (Konsole) and entering this command with the dongle plugged in.

lsusb

This will list all the USB devices present, and some hardware IDs as well, which will point in the direction we'll need to go next.

AWUS036SCS

Is this the correct model? IU can't find reference to it, though there is one that is AWUS036ACS.

In any case, the lsusb command will lead us to the correct chip information (brands can sometimes switch to different chips, or variants)

You probably will need to investigate connecting with an Ethernet cable or tethering to a mobile device, as it could be necessary (or simply a lot easier) to get online to get the things needed to get this working.

[kc1di]

If as claydoh said it a AWUS036ACS it has a Realtek RTL8811AU chipset which means you will need to download some firmware to get it recognized and working. Alpha's web site has the instructions for installing it on Ubuntu 22.04 which would be the same for Kubuntu. It's found here. scroll down the page to Ubuntu install.

https://docs.alfa.com.tw/Support/Linux/RTL8811AU/

[claydoh]

Alpha's web site has the instructions for installing it on Ubuntu 22.04 which would be the same for Kubuntu.

Which, as I mentioned, will require connecting to the internet via alternative means....

[Schwarzer Kater]

… and if you consider buying a new USB-Wifi adapter - here is a site which lists the most common ones that don't need an additional driver for Linux at all:
https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi