Hey everyone! I recently switched from Linux Mint to Arch Linux for the first time, and I used the automatic installation command to get GNOME and Hyprland set up. But now I'm stuck because I can't connect to Wi-Fi, and I need a connection to install more software. When I try to ping archlinux.org, it says 'Temporary failure in name resolution'. Also, executing 'iwctl' just hangs on 'Waiting for IWD to start...'. I tried using 'nmtui', but the command isn't found. I also attempted 'iw dev' to check my wireless interface, but it reported that the command could not be found. Finally, when I use 'pacman', it recognizes the package, but I get errors about failing to retrieve files because it can't resolve the host. Any advice on how to get my Wi-Fi up and running? I'm on a Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5.
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Just a tip: when you’re asking for help, always mention your distro, some hardware details, and any error messages you're seeing. It really helps others to assist you better! But back to your issue—without a connection, 'pacman' won't work, so focus on getting that Wi-Fi operational first.
It sounds like you're in a bit of a bind! If you're having issues with 'iwctl', try checking if IWD (Internet Wirelss Daemon) is installed and running. Sometimes it doesn't start correctly on the first go. You might also want to look at the Arch Wiki for guidance on connecting via IWD; here’s a link that helped me: https://joshtronic.com/2021/11/21/connecting-to-wifi-with-iwd/. If that fails, consider temporary USB tethering with your phone until you get Wi-Fi sorted out. Good luck!
Definitely check out the Arch Wiki's installation guide. They have sections on turning on your Wi-Fi card using 'rfkill' and setting up your connection with 'iwctl'. Here’s a direct link to that part: [Arch Wiki Installation Guide](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Installation_guide?pubDate=20250807#Connect_to_the_internet). Just a heads up, Arch can be a bit rough for beginners, so don't hesitate to do some reading. The Wiki is super detailed and has all the info you might need!
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