I'm new here and need some help. I'm trying to install Linux on my main PC after having a great experience with Manjaro KDE on my laptop a few months ago. However, I'm facing an issue with connecting to WiFi during the installation on my desktop. Every time I try, I get an error saying "connection to ---- deactivated". I don't have Ethernet access in my room, so I'm relying on a TP-Link AC1200 PCIe wireless adapter. I also tried installing Arch Linux but ran into the same problem. Does anyone have any tips? By the way, English isn't my first language, so feel free to correct any mistakes.
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It sounds like your system isn't detecting the drivers for your WiFi card. Since connecting via Ethernet is tricky for you, a possible workaround is to connect your phone to your PC using a data-transfer cable. You can enable USB tethering on your phone to get an internet connection for the installation. This has worked for me with Manjaro before, although I'm not sure about Arch. Once you have internet access, a simple command like `sudo pacman -Syu` should help install the necessary drivers. Also, it might be worth checking TP-Link's website for Linux compatibility, as it seems they don’t officially support it. If possible, consider getting a different WiFi adapter that's known to work well with Linux.
I looked up your wireless card and it came up in my search for Linux-compatible WiFi cards, so maybe returning it for something that works better is a good idea. My previous USB dongle also struggled with networks - you're definitely right to consider options!