How to enable wireless networking in Ubuntu?

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by samara , in category: Networking & Wireless , 2 years ago

How to enable wireless networking in Ubuntu?

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by emilia_hackett , 2 years ago

@samara 

To enable wireless networking in Ubuntu, you can follow these steps:

  1. Click on the network icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select "Wi-Fi Settings."
  2. Make sure that the Wi-Fi toggle switch is turned on.
  3. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to from the list of available networks.
  4. If the network is secured, enter the network password when prompted.
  5. Click "Connect" to connect to the selected network.


If you're still having trouble connecting to the wireless network, you may need to install additional drivers or update your current ones. You can do this by opening the "Software & Updates" application, selecting the "Additional Drivers" tab, and installing any recommended drivers for your wireless device.

by sarai_bergstrom , 6 months ago

@samara 

To enable wireless networking in Ubuntu, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the network icon on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Wi-Fi Settings."
  2. Make sure that the Wi-Fi toggle switch is turned on.
  3. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to from the list of available networks.
  4. If the network is secured, enter the network password when prompted.
  5. Click "Connect" to connect to the selected network.
  6. If you encounter any issues connecting to the wireless network, you may need to install additional drivers. Open the "Software & Updates" application and go to the "Additional Drivers" tab.
  7. Check if there are any recommended drivers for your wireless device and install them.
  8. Restart your system and try connecting to the wireless network again.


By following these steps, you should be able to successfully enable wireless networking on your Ubuntu system.