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Wifi unavailable
Username Ace:
Thank you for the responses.
I tried loading the previous OS using a disc. And the driver that I needed to update was "rlt8187." I followed this link to help me install the driver: "https://github.com/Dekadencee/rtl8187-Linux-Driver#readme." However, I do not know why the wifi still does not connect.
Else,
This is also what followed after inputting these commands:
--- Code: ---Hardware Lister (lshw) - B.02.17
usage: lshw [-format] [-options ...]
lshw -version
-version print program version (B.02.17)
format can be
-html output hardware tree as HTML
-xml output hardware tree as XML
-short output hardware paths
-businfo output bus information
options can be
-class CLASS only show a certain class of hardware
-C CLASS same as '-class CLASS'
-c CLASS same as '-class CLASS'
-disable TEST disable a test (like pci, isapnp, cpuid, etc. )
-enable TEST enable a test (like pci, isapnp, cpuid, etc. )
-quiet don't display status
-sanitize sanitize output (remove sensitive information like serial numbers, etc.)
-numeric output numeric IDs (for PCI, USB, etc.)
--- End code ---
--- Code: ---Command: inxi -n
Network: Card-1: VIA VT6102/VT6103 [Rhine-II] driver: via-rhine
IF: enp0s18 state: down mac: 00:90:f5:59:b0:d8
Card-2: Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Adapter
IF: N/A state: N/A mac: N/A
--- End code ---
--- Code: ---Command: sudo lsusb
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:8187 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8187 Wireless Adapter
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
--- End code ---
--- Code: ---Command: rfkill list all
This does not show anything.
--- End code ---
firenice03:
@Username Ace -- is this an internal or USB wifi adapter?
May want to provide the output of the following commands for better assistance./
--- Code: ---sudo lshw -C network
inxi -n
sudo lsusb
sudo lspci
rfkill list all
--- End code ---
stevef:
Some BIOS/UEFI screens list the WiFi adapter.
Laptop manual/documentation may have some FCC compliance data regarding the adapter which may give a clue
stevef:
Some laptops have a switch/setting on the laptop that disables WiFi - could be accidentally active
Have a look through the dmesg log for anything suspicious
Search the internet for your laptop model spec
If you tried Linux Lite from a live source (before installing) and the WiFi worked give that another try and determine hardware.
Try using a live source of your previous OS or any other bootable USB/CD and determining your adapter type from there.
Username Ace:
I need assistance with connecting my laptop to the internet via Wifi.
I recently installed Linux Lite on my computor from it's Ubuntu operating system. The wifi would connect properly without problem on it's previous operating, however, I cannot connect to the internet via wifi unless it's through the Ethernet cable.
I ran this command "nmcli d" in the terminal which showed that through the Ethernet, I can access the internet, whilst the wifi status remains unavailable.
I also ran this command "lshw -c network" so that I can figure out the hardware adapter, so that I can update the driver. But, it does not show the hardware name for the wifi adapter.
Any assistance will help me out a lot.
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