How To Install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl3160-firmware in AlmaLinux 8. iwl3160-firmware is Firmware for Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 3160 Series Adapters

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8.

What is iwl3160-firmware

This package contains the firmware required by the Intel wireless drivers for Linux. Usage of the firmware is subject to the terms and conditions contained inside the provided LICENSE file. Please read it carefully.

We can use yum or dnf to install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install iwl3160-firmware.

Install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install iwl3160-firmware using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install iwl3160-firmware

Install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install iwl3160-firmware using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install iwl3160-firmware

How To Uninstall iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the iwl3160-firmware package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove iwl3160-firmware

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl3160-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.