The 5.11 kernel is not LTS. It is the Hirsute Hippo testing kernel.
Back to the machine or OS that has internet... Copy these links and then use them there:
Save each file on your USB and transfer them to Zorin OS.
Save them as they are in your Downloads Folder.
Open a terminal and Change Directory (CD) to that folder
cd ~/Downloads
Now run the install command to install all the packages at once:
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
Once done... reboot and test...
done all that, rebooted and still the same. wired network still tries to connect but wont and i can't see the wifi tab anymore
What is the terminal output of
uname -a
mark@mark-main-PC:~$ uname -a
Linux mark-main-PC 5.11.0-27-generic #29~20.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Wed Aug 11 15:58:17 UTC 2021 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
mark@mark-main-PC:~$
Looks fine to me
You are still on the 5.11 kernel.
Can you hold or Tap the left shift key at boot to pull up Advanced Options for Zorin and from there, select the 5.8 kernel.
Please see here:
you guys are trying to downgrade the kernal
mark@mark-main-PC:~$ uname -a
Linux mark-main-PC 5.8.0-050800-generic #202008022230 SMP Sun Aug 2 22:33:21 UTC 2020 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
mark@mark-main-PC:~$
I was given 2 options, 5.8 generic or 5.8 recovery mode. i fired it up in generic and it is still the same
@Aravisian Did he do it right, I think he did? @Warrioruw Can you show a photo of your PCIE Wi-Fi card?
as it is setup for dual boot, when you get to choosing your operating system, there is a choice for Advanced Options for Zorin
Not everyone is keen on opening his/her desktop or laptop.
You (and I) belong to a group of people called "computer nerds". 
I recommend one of those to blow dusts.
It is way more economical than the compressed air in a tin can.
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01G1Z0RF0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ah, you also belong to the nerd club
Did you assembled it yourself?
Yes matey and thank you. it is in need of an upgrade soon though which is another reason why i am looking at this operating system 
I built mine more than 5 years ago.
The problem/advantage of Linux is that it is soooo efficient with resources and makes me feel less need for upgrade.
Weird, I have one of those, and it uses an Athereos Chipset
Could that be why it is not picking anything up then?
It shouldn't matter
He did - and I am stumped.
Upon reboot, you should land back on the 5.11 kernel. You can remove the 5.8 kernel, if you want to.
So should OP buy another Wi-Fi card?
