Help! My Laptop Won't Connect to Wi-Fi After Installing AntiX
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TechyTom123
Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm running into an issue with my cheap laptop. I installed AntiX because I wanted a lightweight OS for programming, and I've set it up as needed. However, when it comes time to connect to Wi-Fi, nothing shows up—neither the network nor any info about my Wi-Fi card. I have ConnMan installed, but it's not detecting anything. I even checked the BIOS but couldn't find any settings related to Wi-Fi. Interestingly, the Wi-Fi was working fine on Windows 10. I've searched online, but I can't find anyone with the same problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks (and sorry if my English isn't great, I'm not a native speaker).
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If you're still having trouble and it seems like your network isn't compatible, it might be worth investing in a well-supported USB Wi-Fi dongle. There are lists available online for USB Wi-Fi adapters that are known to work well with Linux.
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Have you tried using `nmtui` in the terminal? It might help you identify if there's anything showing up with your connection. Also, if you have access to an ethernet connection, that could be a temporary workaround while you troubleshoot the Wi-Fi issue.
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Consider trying out MX Linux Xfce. It's based on AntiX and comes with some additional features that might help with drivers, especially if you have a Broadcom Wi-Fi card.
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Which version of Linux are you using? You can open a terminal and run the command `rfkill list all` to see if your Wi-Fi is blocked or if there are other issues. Posting the output could also help us troubleshoot further.
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What's your laptop model? Sometimes, the Wi-Fi module is labeled on the bottom near the laptop's name, which could help you figure out which driver you might need.
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