wireless networks "device not ready"

[stevef]

it appears that the iwlwifi driver is not included in your Linux distribution

This is some of information that we know about your system.

Post #3

inxi -n
Network:
  Device-1: Intel CNVi driver: iwlwifi
  IF: wlp0s20f3 state: down mac: d4:f3:2d:a7:16:ba

Post #5
Shows the log extracts from your system which match the Intel references 'CNVi' or 'iwlwifi'
There are multiple entries that show the driver in operation and failing to properly load.

Post #7

Network:
Device-1: Intel cnvi driver: iwlwifi

Post #11

driver=iwlwifi

Have you provided Intel customer support with different information that may mislead them ?
It is hard to understand why Intel might suggest the iwlwifi driver is not included in the distribution.
Are they suggesting you need to use a different driver or a specific version of their driver ?

so - lemme ask, are U/LLos the said 'linux distribution community or support' guidance i should be seeking OR do i now reach out to another Mother (Ubuntu)?

This is the support forum for the Linux Lite distribution. The aim here is to support Linux Lite users with their systems as far as possible.  Other forums have their own aims and it is hard to know what response you will get elsewhere. An Ubuntu forum will likely suggest you come back here, a general Linux forum might provide generic assistance.

what else should i do or try

Post #10 attempts to summarise the possibilities (in rough order from simple to complex).

1) Use wired
2) Find the commands you used earlier which reportedly got the Intel adaptor working on Lite version 7.x - any progress on this ?
3) If it works ok - use Linux Lite 6.x
4) Use a USB wifi adaptor (Non Intel)
5) Provide the information requested previously to allow further investigation (bug reports, driver manipulation)

thanks for hanging in there w/ me!

You're welcome.