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pbrahim

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Registered: 2018-05-31

Posts: 5

Auto Wireless Connection

i have a problem with network connectivity i need each time i log in to click on my wireless connection to connect is there a way to automate this process and make the connection automatic  once i log in ? Thanks

q4osteam

Q4OS Team

Registered: 2015-12-06

Posts: 4,245

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Re: Auto Wireless Connection

You probably need to setup the connection as "Autoconnect". Click to the networkmanager icon in systray > Edit Connections > select your wireless connection > click Edit Connection > Next > Next > check Autoconnect box > Save

system5

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From: London

Registered: 2017-05-10

Posts: 55

Re: Auto Wireless Connection

I do not have exactly the same problem but for some reason, although I believe that my network adaptor is working, Network Manager seems unable to find any networks. I was connected to the internet without any problem this morning but when I rebooted my system this problem has emerged. Has anybody experienced the same problem? Should I reinstall Network Manager?

q4osteam

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Registered: 2015-12-06

Posts: 4,245

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Re: Auto Wireless Connection

@system5
You could try to connect using "nmtui" tool - a simple NetworkManager text user interface. Just run it in terminal:
$ nmtui
try to make a connection and report back.

system5

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From: London

Registered: 2017-05-10

Posts: 55

Re: Auto Wireless Connection

I used the "nmtui" tool and could see all available networks including my own. I activated my connection successfully and was using Network Manager to make sure that it was set to auto connect when the connection disconnected. I tried the "nmtui" tool again but have not been able to activate the connection for a second time as Network Manager returns the message "ssid not found". It seem that the problem is with Network Manager but I would welcome your further advice.

Dai_trying

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From: UK

Registered: 2015-12-14

Posts: 2,989

Re: Auto Wireless Connection

It could be a problem with your firmware, what device are you using?

I have had to install firmware from github for a RTL8192cu which had the same issue (connection drops after a short while)

system5

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From: London

Registered: 2017-05-10

Posts: 55

Re: Auto Wireless Connection

I am using a TP-Link Dual Band Wireless Adaptor and the good news is that after reactivating the connection with the "nmtui" tool it appears that I just needed to reboot my system. When I loaded up my system again the following morning everything was back to normal and the connection has remained stable. Thank you both for your advice.

Dai_trying

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From: UK

Registered: 2015-12-14

Posts: 2,989

Re: Auto Wireless Connection

You are welcome, and I'm glad to hear it is working properly now