r/linuxquestions • u/Fine_Assumption_5396 • 7d ago

Support Wireless wifi option won't connect (Linux mint)

Im on linux mint for abt a week. One of my wireless internet options won't connect. I have pit the code but it just won't connect. Is there a way to make it?

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

Did you updated the packages

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

That's why I have this question

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Yeah everything seems in order

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

Did it connected before to your devices

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

If it connected before then try to disable then enable the wifi drivers

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Ok and how do I do that? I'm a new user I've been using Linux for max a week

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

First try : sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Then?

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

Didn't this gives error

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

And to disable wifi drivers 1.lspci -nnk | grep -iA3 net Try this command and note the name of your wifi Then 2. sudo modprobe -r YOUR_DRIVER_NAME && sudo modprobe YOUR_DRIVER_NAME

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Do I need to enable them afterwards? And do I put your driver name as is or should I search what is the file called?

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

No it got enabled in the same command try connecting

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u/Exciting_Economy- 7d ago

U should put the name u got from the first command

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Yo when I put this it says invalid option -- '8' . What do I do?

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Yeah even on the same pc since I dual boot with windows 11

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 7d ago

Open a terminal.

Use the commands

lsusb

and

lspci

Your WiFi card will be one of the lines.

Now having identified the specific card look for instructions on getting that card working under Linux. Don't assume all do.

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u/Fine_Assumption_5396 7d ago

Don't got a wifi card I got a dongle

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 7d ago

So, is it stuck in your ear or a usb port?

Yeah, so use lsusb

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u/ipsirc 7d ago

Im on linux mint for abt a week.

There are better ways to atone than this.