Hey guys thanks for the answers , I really appreciate the help. I ended up Bluetooth tethering (something which I didn't know I could do before), downloaded the driver through "Software and Updates" and rebooted my device. I had a problem with understanding how secure boot worked so the adapter wouldn't show up for a bit longer until I realised I needed to authorise it in secure boot (enroll muc or whatever). That did the job and I can use wi-fi now, thanks everyone!