Hey everyone, I just installed Ubuntu on my 2017 MacBook Air and while I'm really enjoying the performance boost, I can't seem to connect to WiFi. During the setup, I didn't see any available WiFi networks to connect to, and now I'm unable to add any new connections. Since I'm totally new to Linux, I'm hoping someone can help me troubleshoot this issue!
4 Answers
That's a bit odd. My Wi-Fi worked fine on my 2017 MacBook Pro with Linux. Maybe consider trying a different distribution like Fedora? It might be more compatible with your hardware.
It sounds like your Wi-Fi adapter isn't being recognized by Ubuntu. Have you checked what the 'hardinfo' tool shows about your hardware? That might give you some clues about what's going on.
This is a common issue with Ubuntu on Macs. I'd recommend getting a cheap USB WiFi dongle to make things easier. It’ll allow you to access the internet and download the necessary drivers for your built-in WiFi later. I struggled with a similar setup before making the switch to a dongle.
I get where you're coming from about not wanting to buy a dongle. Just a heads-up, while it's possible to fix the onboard drivers without one, it can be quite a hassle without an internet connection. Best of luck with your new project!
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