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How do I get DisplayLink to work on Ubuntu?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I get DisplayLink to work on Ubuntu?

Installing the DisplayLink driver

  1. Check DisplayLink’s website to ensure your environment meets the minimum requirements.
  2. Ensure the USB cord is disconnected.
  3. Download the DisplayLink driver from DisplayLink’s website.
  4. Extract the files.
  5. Confirm the file is executable.

Does DisplayLink work on Ubuntu?

DisplayLink driver will support up to 2 displays connected to DisplayLink devices on Ubuntu LTS versions. More than 2 DisplayLink displays and non-LTS Ubuntu may work, but not supported or tested by DisplayLink. Resolutions up to 4K are supported on the appropriate DisplayLink hardware.

How do I run DisplayLink in Linux?

run file executable by right clicking on the file and choose “Properties”. Check the “Allow executing file as a program” box. The DisplayLink software should install as shown below. You can now connect your DisplayLink products to the computer.

How do I list drivers in Ubuntu?

3. Check Driver

  1. Run the command lsmod to see if driver is loaded. (look for the driver name that was listed in the output of lshw, “configuration” line).
  2. run the command sudo iwconfig.
  3. run the command sudo iwlist scan to scan for a router.

How do I run a .RUN file in Ubuntu?

To execute a RUN file on Linux:

  1. Open the Ubuntu terminal and move to the folder in which you’ve saved your RUN file.
  2. Use the command chmod +x yourfilename. run to make your RUN file executable.
  3. Use the command ./yourfilename. run to execute your RUN file.

What is DisplayLink driver?

DisplayLink (formerly Newnham Research) is a semiconductor and software technology company. They develop the DisplayLink USB graphics technology, which is designed to connect computers and displays using USB, Ethernet, and WiFi. It also allows multiple displays to be connected to a single computer.

How do I set up a DisplayLink?

DisplayLink software can be installed from Windows Update….Windows 7 to 10 operating systems

  1. Double click on the DisplayLink executable, eg DisplayLink_RX.
  2. Click Yes.
  3. The System Compatibility Check then runs.
  4. Click Install (if the System Compatibility Check passes).
  5. Connect your DisplayLink enabled device.

How do I see drivers in Linux?

Checking for the current version of driver in Linux is done by accessing a shell prompt.

  1. Select the Main Menu icon and click the option for “Programs.” Select the option for “System” and click the option for “Terminal.” This will open a Terminal Window or Shell Prompt.
  2. Type “$ lsmod” and then press the “Enter” key.

How do I find my wireless driver Ubuntu?

Wireless connection troubleshooter

  1. Open a Terminal window, type lshw -C network and press Enter .
  2. Look through the information that appeared and find the Wireless interface section.
  3. If a wireless device is listed, continue on to the Device Drivers step.

Are there any DisplayLink drivers for Ubuntu LTS?

Standard inbox Ubuntu drivers provide support for DisplayLink audio and Ethernet interfaces. DisplayLink driver will support up to 2 displays connected to DisplayLink devices on Ubuntu LTS versions. More than 2 DisplayLink displays and non-LTS Ubuntu may work, but not supported or tested by DisplayLink.

How to download DisplayLink driver 1.3.52?

Download the DisplayLink driver from DisplayLink’s website. Extract the files. Confirm the file is executable. Open a a terminal and change directory to the extracted files. sudo ./displaylink-driver-1.3.52.run Verifying archive integrity…

How can I get DisplayLink to work on my computer?

Check DisplayLink’s website to ensure your environment meets the minimum requirements. Ensure the USB cord is disconnected. Download the DisplayLink driver from DisplayLink’s website. Extract the files. Confirm the file is executable.

Do you need a DisplayLink driver for Startech?

This article is focused on providing support for those who use a device that requires the DisplayLink driver. These instructions were tested on a StarTech device (Product ID: USB3SDOCKDD). Check DisplayLink’s website to ensure your environment meets the minimum requirements. Ensure the USB cord is disconnected.