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bobfunduro

WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

Hi all

Mint 18 Cinnamon 32bit

Yep - I'm still persevering!

Had trouble with Mint not booting consistently. So the last time it refused to boot I loaded the recovery disc which got it booting ok but since then the Wifi won't work. Computer lights says wifi's on but it isn't and I cannot turn it on or off via the key board.

Been into 'network' and that will not allow me to turn it on.

Any real simple answers to this one?

Cheers
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Sir Charles

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by Sir Charles »

Check if the netwotk-manager service is running:

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service --status-all | grep network-manager

A "+" would indicate that it is.
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

Thanks Marziano for your reply.
Yes - network manager has a '+'

Where to now? Cheers
Sir Charles

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by Sir Charles »

Please post the output from:

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rfkill list all
and

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iwconfig
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

rfkill list all
0: phy0: wireless lan
soft bloked:no
hard blocked:yes

iwconfig
lo no wireless extensions.
enp0s10 wireless extensions.
wlp5s0 IEEE802.11bg ESSID:off/any
mode: managed Access point: not associated. Tx power =off
retry short limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power management:off
kukamuumuka

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by kukamuumuka »

bobfunduro wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:09 pm rfkill list all
0: phy0: wireless lan
soft bloked:no
hard blocked:yes
hard blocked:yes ... You need to switch wifi on from hardware switch. :wink:
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

You mention the 'hardware switch'. I take it you mean via the keyboard?

If so

'Computer lights says wifi's on but it isn't and I cannot turn it on or off via the key board.
Been into 'networking > wifi' and that will not allow me to turn it on.'

Mmmm - sounds like a network card problem?
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Re: WiFi lost on update

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Try going into UEFI/BIOS and try "reset to defaults" as it might clear the hard block
kukamuumuka

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by kukamuumuka »

bobfunduro wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:46 pm You mention the 'hardware switch'. I take it you mean via the keyboard?
Yes. Once I had one funny computer which said "hard blocked=yes", but running sudo rfkill unblock all, it turned "hard blocked=no", so you could try unblock all via Terminal.
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

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Alas - no luck with unlock all.

Where too now? Is there any other code to put into terminal that'll hit the spot or diagnose further?
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Re: WiFi lost on update

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Use reset to defaults in BIOS, if it doesn't work, power off and remove power cord and battery, then hold power button for 20 seconds. Put back together and boot
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

tried the second disconnect power option - alas no luck.

Just noticed that the Bluetooth icon light is on and can't turn it off. 'Networking' says no bluetooth adaptors found.
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Re: WiFi lost on update

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bobfunduro wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:15 pm Hi all

Mint 18 Cinnamon 32bit

Yep - I'm still persevering!

Had trouble with Mint not booting consistently. So the last time it refused to boot I loaded the recovery disc which got it booting ok but since then the Wifi won't work. Computer lights says wifi's on but it isn't and I cannot turn it on or off via the key board.

Been into 'network' and that will not allow me to turn it on.

Any real simple answers to this one?

Cheers
What is your hardware specification?

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inxi -Fnxxxz 
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

Ahh! bit of a problem here.

That'll take all night to type and it's near my bedtime! Tried copy to 'Writer' on a usb but this Windows computer won't recognise it.

Bye the way - I must thank you all for your patience.
bobfunduro

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by bobfunduro »

Just having a look at the specs and wonder if these bits are what your looking for?

Network:
Card 1. Nvidia ethernet If: enp0s10 State: down mac: <filter>

Card2. Qualcomm Atheros wireless network adaptor (pci express) If: wlp5s0 State: down. Mac: <filter>
kukamuumuka

Re: WiFi lost on update

Post by kukamuumuka »

bobfunduro wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:22 pm Ahh! bit of a problem here.

That'll take all night to type and it's near my bedtime! Tried copy to 'Writer' on a usb but this Windows computer won't recognise it.

Bye the way - I must thank you all for your patience.
Wifi adapter's warranty has expired. :?
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