diff --git a/UserFaq.md b/UserFaq.md index 53ab2bc1..e70528d5 100644 --- a/UserFaq.md +++ b/UserFaq.md @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ Qubes Users' FAQ 4. [Can I install Qubes on a system without VT-d?](#CanIinstallQubesonasystemwithoutVT-d) 5. [Can I use AMD-v instead of VT-x?](#CanIuseAMD-vinsteadofVT-x) 6. [Can I install Qubes in a virtual machine (e.g., on VMWare)?](#CanIinstallQubesinavirtualmachinee.g.onVMWare) + 7. [Why does my network adapter not work (wired, wireless)?](#Whydoesmynetworkadapternotworkwiredwireless) 3. [Common Problems](#CommonProblems) 1. [My AppVMs lost Internet access after a TemplateVM update. What should I do?](#MyAppVMslostInternetaccessafteraTemplateVMupdate.WhatshouldIdo) @@ -121,6 +122,12 @@ See [​this message](http://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/msg/6412170cfbc Some users have been able to do this, but it is neither recommended nor supported. Qubes should be installed bare-metal. (After all, it uses its own bare-metal hypervisor!) +### Why does my network adapter not work (wired, wireless)? + +You may have an adapter, that is not compatible with open-source drivers shipped by Qubes. There may be a binary blob, which provides drivers in the linux-firmware package. + +Open a terminal and run `sudo yum install linux-firmware` in the TemplateVM upon which your NetVM is based. You have to restart the NetVM after the TemplateVM has been shut down. + Common Problems ---------------