Unreliable WiFi on Ubuntu 18 MATE
I have recently installed Ubuntu 18 MATE on a Dell Inspiron 1545 with a Broadcom wireless card. No dual booting, just Ubuntu.
The WiFi refuses to detect one connection - mine. It does pick up the signal from our next door neighbour and other houses on the street - just not the one in this house. I know it is not hidden WiFi as my phone and other computers can successfully connect.
I have tried:
Connecting to a public library WiFi (successful)
Making a hotspot on my phone (successful)
Removing wl and re-instating using modprod (unsuccessful)
I have also had a look at this article: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new/issues/88#issuecomment-174793423
I'm not sure if it applies to me as it doesn't matter how close I get to the modem, the computer refuses to acknowledge it.
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I have recently installed Ubuntu 18 MATE on a Dell Inspiron 1545 with a Broadcom wireless card. No dual booting, just Ubuntu.
The WiFi refuses to detect one connection - mine. It does pick up the signal from our next door neighbour and other houses on the street - just not the one in this house. I know it is not hidden WiFi as my phone and other computers can successfully connect.
I have tried:
Connecting to a public library WiFi (successful)
Making a hotspot on my phone (successful)
Removing wl and re-instating using modprod (unsuccessful)
I have also had a look at this article: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new/issues/88#issuecomment-174793423
I'm not sure if it applies to me as it doesn't matter how close I get to the modem, the computer refuses to acknowledge it.
wireless iwlwifi
asked 7 hours ago
marzomarzo
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?sudo iwlist channelWelcome to Ask Ubuntu.
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6 hours ago
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I have recently installed Ubuntu 18 MATE on a Dell Inspiron 1545 with a Broadcom wireless card. No dual booting, just Ubuntu.
The WiFi refuses to detect one connection - mine. It does pick up the signal from our next door neighbour and other houses on the street - just not the one in this house. I know it is not hidden WiFi as my phone and other computers can successfully connect.
I have tried:
Connecting to a public library WiFi (successful)
Making a hotspot on my phone (successful)
Removing wl and re-instating using modprod (unsuccessful)
I have also had a look at this article: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new/issues/88#issuecomment-174793423
I'm not sure if it applies to me as it doesn't matter how close I get to the modem, the computer refuses to acknowledge it.
wireless iwlwifi
asked 7 hours ago
marzomarzo
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I have recently installed Ubuntu 18 MATE on a Dell Inspiron 1545 with a Broadcom wireless card. No dual booting, just Ubuntu.
The WiFi refuses to detect one connection - mine. It does pick up the signal from our next door neighbour and other houses on the street - just not the one in this house. I know it is not hidden WiFi as my phone and other computers can successfully connect.
I have tried:
Connecting to a public library WiFi (successful)
Making a hotspot on my phone (successful)
Removing wl and re-instating using modprod (unsuccessful)
I have also had a look at this article: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new/issues/88#issuecomment-174793423
I'm not sure if it applies to me as it doesn't matter how close I get to the modem, the computer refuses to acknowledge it.
wireless iwlwifi
wireless iwlwifi
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?sudo iwlist channelWelcome to Ask Ubuntu.
– chili555
6 hours ago
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?sudo iwlist channelWelcome to Ask Ubuntu.
– chili555
6 hours ago
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?
sudo iwlist channel Welcome to Ask Ubuntu.– chili555
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?
sudo iwlist channel Welcome to Ask Ubuntu.– chili555
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What channel is your home wifi on? Does your wireless card see that channel?
sudo iwlist channelWelcome to Ask Ubuntu.– chili555
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