I'm having trouble connecting to my university's WiFi on Linux Mint, which requires a username and password for login. The WiFi settings often crash on Mint, and I'm curious if using Ubuntu would solve this issue. Is Ubuntu compatible with this type of login WiFi? If it is, could I also install whatever Ubuntu uses for WiFi on Linux Mint, or should I just switch to Ubuntu?
3 Answers
Before making any permanent switches, try burning a LiveUSB of Ubuntu. Booting from it can let you test the WiFi functionality without fully installing the OS, helping you see if it resolves your issues.
Linux Mint is essentially a version of Ubuntu, so it uses the same network manager. If you're having issues with Mint, switching to Ubuntu might not change much in that regard. You may want to dig into your settings or consult some online resources specifically targeted at Ubuntu for help connecting to the WiFi.
Usually, university WiFi setups use RADIUS authentication, which most Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, handle pretty well. Since they both rely on NetworkManager, it's likely that your connection issues stem from configuration problems rather than the OS itself.
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