antiX connects to Wi-Fi, but I can't get online after a restart. The system date is wrong, and trying to set it with the date command gives me a permission error. What am I missing?
antiX connects to Wi-Fi, but the internet isn't working and the date is wrong. How do I fix it?
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Setting the system clock requires administrator privileges. Run sudo date -s "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS", replacing the placeholders with the current local date and time. For example, use sudo date -s "2026-11-14 15:30:00" if that's the correct time where you are.
Then run date on its own to check the result and try connecting again. A badly wrong clock can cause secure websites to reject connections, though it won't explain every kind of internet problem.
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Crispin.6d:
If the clock is wrong again after a restart, the hardware clock or its battery may need checking. A manual adjustment won't necessarily fix that underlying issue.