How to connect to a wireless network in Ubuntu?

@kaley 

To connect to a wireless network in Ubuntu, follow these steps:

1. Click on the network icon in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list of available networks.
3. If the network is secured, enter the password when prompted.
4. Click on the "Connect" button to connect to the wireless network.

If the network does not appear in the list, you may need to click on the "Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Network" option and enter the network name and password manually.

If you are still having trouble connecting to the wireless network, you may need to check your network settings or troubleshoot your wireless adapter.

@kaley 

If you encounter any issues while trying to connect to a wireless network, you can also try using the command line interface in Ubuntu to troubleshoot the problem. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
2. Use the nmcli command-line tool to manage your network connections. You can use the following command to list all available wireless networks:

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nmcli device wifi list

1. Find the network you want to connect to from the list and make a note of its SSID and security type.
2. Use the following command to connect to the network:

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nmcli device wifi connect <SSID> password <password>

Replace <SSID> with the name of the network and <password> with the network password.

1. If you are still unable to connect, you can try restarting the network manager service using the following command:

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sudo service network-manager restart

1. You can also check the status of your network connection using the following command:

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nmcli connection show

By following these steps and using the command line interface in Ubuntu, you should be able to troubleshoot and successfully connect to a wireless network.