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When I type lsusb I get this as a result:

Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp. 
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 0bda:56ff Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 5986:0548 Acer, Inc 
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0483:91d1 STMicroelectronics 
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 8087:07dc Intel Corp. 
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 1b96:0f04 N-Trig 
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

I dont think it is registering the adapter even though its plugged in. Any ideas?

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This is the easy way of solving your problem:

  1. Download the driver here.
  2. With the following parameters:

    • Product Category: Indoor Wireless
    • Product Model: AWUS036NH (Make sure you select this one. There are others that look similar...)
    • Type of File: Driver
  3. Once downloaded, unzip DPO_RT5572_LinuxSTA_2.6.1.3_20121022.tar.bz2

  4. Simply follow the instructions in the ReadMe and you'll be up and running in no time.
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    Jan 20, 2016 at 22:59
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The Alfa AWUS036NH is currently not supported by the Linux kernel. Look at this answer first before you continue!

According to the hardware manufacturer, they've contacted a reseller that has created a module for the AWUS036NHR.

Therefore, I would:

  1. create a system back-up of your machine (or if it's a brand new install, get ready to wipe it and re-install)
  2. Follow the reseller’s instructions on how to build the module yourself

This is highly technical stuff, so if you are unable to follow these instructions:

  1. buy an Ubuntu-compatible WiFi adapter.
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