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bucolic_frolic

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12. Yes, connection established

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 07:57 AM

Nov 2017

Wifi button? No.
Wifi heat-sensitive switch? yes. Hasn't worked in years. Suddenly it's alive

But now it asks for password, and the router password doesn't work?

It probably a setup problem from here

Is this a Client, HotSpot, or AdHoc mode?

IPv4 mode automatic, link-local, manual, or shared?

IPv6? similar choices as IPv4

Should the network adapter in BIOS be disabled again?

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I think I need to install legacy Broadcom drivers in Linux. Most of the instructions I've found are in Ubuntu or Debian, which are close. Do you think they are close enough to work in Linux Mint?

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Linux Mint 18.1 won't recognize wireless connections [View all] bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 OP

did you just install it d_r Nov 2017 #1

It sometimes depends on your hardware... defacto7 Nov 2017 #2

HERE might be some useful info ---- bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #5

It means.. defacto7 Nov 2017 #6

wow, thanks ... no rfkill didn't work bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #10

Good luck. defacto7 Nov 2017 #11

One other stupid question... defacto7 Nov 2017 #3

Well thanks for the suggestions so far bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #4

Did you find any other conflicting drivers? defacto7 Nov 2017 #7

do I have to unblock the router firewall or unblock outgoing traffic? bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #8

These have nothing to do with a firewall. defacto7 Nov 2017 #9

Yes, connection established bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #12

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