How to troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues in Ubuntu?

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by anissa , in category: Networking & Wireless , a year ago

How to troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues in Ubuntu?

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by margarett , a year ago

@anissa 

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues in Ubuntu:

  1. Check if the wireless adapter is enabled:Open the "Settings" app and go to the "Network" section.Check if the wireless adapter is turned on.
  2. Check if the wireless network is visible:Make sure that the wireless network is visible and is within range.If it's not visible, move closer to the wireless access point or router.
  3. Restart the network manager:Open a terminal window and run the following command:sudo service network-manager restart
  4. Check if the wireless driver is installed:Open a terminal window and run the following command:lspci -knn | grep Net -A2 Look for your wireless adapter and check if the driver is loaded.
  5. Update the wireless driver:If the driver is not installed or outdated, update it by running the following command:sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install linux-firmware
  6. Disable power management:Sometimes, power management settings can cause wireless connectivity issues.To disable power management, open a terminal window and run the following command:sudo sed -i 's/3/2/' /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/default-wifi-powersave-on.conf
  7. Reset the network:If the above steps do not work, try resetting the network by running the following commands in the terminal:sudo service network-manager stop sudo rm /var/lib/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.state sudo service network-manager start


These are some of the basic steps you can take to troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues in Ubuntu. If these steps do not work, you may need to seek further assistance from Ubuntu support forums or consult with a professional.