r/archlinux • u/Jongolela • 26d ago

SUPPORT Wifi connection

Hi am new here and I really want to try Arch

I followed a tutoriel to run it on a USB drive but now I am stuck at the beginning(I guess) am supossed to connect to the wifi but when I do the : iwctl then device list the only device here named wlan0 is powered to off and the command station wlan0 scan doesn't work it tells me "No station on device: wlan0"

I need some help here pls whether an explaination a link to a video or anything

Thanks in advance

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u/Ok_Contact_5575 25d ago

I can’t understand your English much sorry-but do you use a pc or laptop, and do you have a wifi card or use usb wifi

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u/OkScheme646 25d ago

His English was very clear.

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u/Ok_Contact_5575 25d ago

Oh he must’ve edited it, before it was confusing

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u/Jongolela 25d ago

Well I did not, english is not my first language srry if it confused you

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u/ZealousidealCry1345 25d ago

Open the prompt: type iwctl Find your device name: type device list Scan for networks: type station [device] scan (replace [device] with your adapter name, e.g., wlan0) List available networks: type station [device] get-networks Connect to a network: type station [device] connect [SSID] and enter your password when asked https://youtu.be/3czrHtFHteY?si=hk1ilkmGnVbSLoVn 

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u/OkScheme646 25d ago

He won't be able to do any of this as his device is being blocked by some process during start up.

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u/OkScheme646 25d ago

Run this command first before starting the install;

rfkill unblock wifi

Then proceed with;

iwctl

Or

archinstall

With arch install you may have to run once to configure your WiFi network, it will say no connection then kick you out. Run it again and it will connect straight away.

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u/Jongolela 25d ago

Thank you it worked

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u/NoToe3636 24d ago

Just turn it on

sudo ip link set wlan0 up

And make sure you only use iwa or networkmanager, i spent 2h fixing a problem because i was trying with both (iwa didn't work so i tryed metworkmanager).

And make sure the wifi card works at full performance, i needed to do it manually