WiFi lost on update
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WiFi lost on update
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
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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Re: WiFi lost on update
Check if the netwotk-manager service is running:
A "+" would indicate that it is.
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service --status-all | grep network-manager
A "+" would indicate that it is.
Re: WiFi lost on update
Thanks Marziano for your reply.
Yes - network manager has a '+'
Where to now? Cheers
Yes - network manager has a '+'
Where to now? Cheers
Re: WiFi lost on update
Please post the output from:
and
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rfkill list all
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iwconfig
Re: WiFi lost on update
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
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
Re: WiFi lost on update
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. Re: WiFi lost on update
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?
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?
Re: WiFi lost on update
Try going into UEFI/BIOS and try "reset to defaults" as it might clear the hard block
Re: WiFi lost on update
Yes. Once I had one funny computer which said "bobfunduro wrote: ⤴Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:46 pm You mention the 'hardware switch'. I take it you mean via the keyboard?
hard blocked=yes
", but running sudo rfkill unblock all
, it turned "hard blocked=no
", so you could try unblock all via Terminal.Re: WiFi lost on update
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?
Where too now? Is there any other code to put into terminal that'll hit the spot or diagnose further?
Re: WiFi lost on update
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
Re: WiFi lost on update
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.
Just noticed that the Bluetooth icon light is on and can't turn it off. 'Networking' says no bluetooth adaptors found.
Re: WiFi lost on update
What is your hardware specification?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
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inxi -Fnxxxz
Re: WiFi lost on update
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.
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.
Re: WiFi lost on update
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>
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>
Re: WiFi lost on update
Wifi adapter's warranty has expired.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.