F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Set up your Ubuntu Server 18 on a Wi-Fi network by connecting it to your router and configuring the necessary settings.

Set up your Ubuntu Server 18 on a Wi-Fi network by connecting it to your router and configuring the necessary settings.

Set up your Ubuntu Server 18 on a Wi-Fi network by connecting it to your router and configuring the necessary settings.

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G_Tank
Junior Member
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09-15-2016, 05:18 PM
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You're trying to connect your Ubuntu Server 18 to Wi-Fi without installing any additional packages. Since you're already using Ubuntu Server, you might want to check the network settings directly or use built-in tools like `iwconfig` or `nmcli` to configure the connection. If you need a quick workaround, ensure your Wi-Fi is enabled and try restarting the server or using a different network interface if available.
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G_Tank
09-15-2016, 05:18 PM #1

You're trying to connect your Ubuntu Server 18 to Wi-Fi without installing any additional packages. Since you're already using Ubuntu Server, you might want to check the network settings directly or use built-in tools like `iwconfig` or `nmcli` to configure the connection. If you need a quick workaround, ensure your Wi-Fi is enabled and try restarting the server or using a different network interface if available.

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CRAZYMAN4590
Member
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09-15-2016, 07:10 PM
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I don't have any WIFI hardware myself. Could you tell me what devices you own?
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CRAZYMAN4590
09-15-2016, 07:10 PM #2

I don't have any WIFI hardware myself. Could you tell me what devices you own?

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Cefreak113
Senior Member
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09-23-2016, 11:40 AM
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Usb dongle para vezzy200
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Cefreak113
09-23-2016, 11:40 AM #3

Usb dongle para vezzy200

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OwnageHosting
Member
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10-01-2016, 05:51 AM
#4
No package installation seems necessary for finding solutions. Let me know if you'd like alternative approaches.
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OwnageHosting
10-01-2016, 05:51 AM #4

No package installation seems necessary for finding solutions. Let me know if you'd like alternative approaches.

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MineArqueiro
Member
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10-02-2016, 08:14 AM
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No, I haven't checked the manufacturer's records yet.
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MineArqueiro
10-02-2016, 08:14 AM #5

No, I haven't checked the manufacturer's records yet.

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NikeHuarache
Junior Member
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10-02-2016, 03:32 PM
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the system recognizes the dongle. run iwconfig to see all active connections, noting which ones have wifi support. configure the network settings similarly to any other interface. if your wifi uses wpa, apply the wpa-supplicant output as the password before setting up the configuration file.
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NikeHuarache
10-02-2016, 03:32 PM #6

the system recognizes the dongle. run iwconfig to see all active connections, noting which ones have wifi support. configure the network settings similarly to any other interface. if your wifi uses wpa, apply the wpa-supplicant output as the password before setting up the configuration file.

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ssanserror
Junior Member
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10-04-2016, 06:48 PM
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The configuration is in place, but there might be other issues preventing it from working.
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ssanserror
10-04-2016, 06:48 PM #7

The configuration is in place, but there might be other issues preventing it from working.

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shadymod
Junior Member
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10-04-2016, 06:54 PM
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I think Ubuntu uses systemd now. Check journalctl -xe for any interface-related errors. If it doesn’t start, run "sudo iwlist interface-name scan" to let the Wi-Fi card search for nearby APs.
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shadymod
10-04-2016, 06:54 PM #8

I think Ubuntu uses systemd now. Check journalctl -xe for any interface-related errors. If it doesn’t start, run "sudo iwlist interface-name scan" to let the Wi-Fi card search for nearby APs.