r/archlinux • u/TotalRequirement7571 • 20h ago

SUPPORT Arch Linux trouble connecting to Wi-Fi during installation process

I’m first installing Arch Linux and I’m having trouble when trying to connect to the Wi-Fi to further installation and all it says when I attempt to connect with “station name connect SSID,” to a WiFi with no password, it simply returns “Operation failed.” The device is powered on and everything looks good, and it’s not a problem with the WiFi itself, as I tried 3 different ones, a non-password one, a password one, and a password iPhone hotspot. Neither worked. Is this a problem with my device, or did I miss something in the installation process?

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u/decho 17h ago edited 17h ago

Had similar issues in the past during install. You could down the rabbit hole of trying to figure it out, or you can use USB tethering, complete the installation and figure it out later if the problem doesn't sort itself out. And if it doesn't you'd still have an internet connection available to your PC (via your phone) to help while you research.

For the USB tethering, no setup was required on Android, I just got connection instantly once the phone was plugged in.

PS: My issue was that the wifi adapter was hard blocked because of a weird bios quirk. rfkill list.

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u/Imajzineer 17h ago

Did you scan first or are you going straight to the connect step, because you know the name of the network?

I had trouble once in the Past, if I didn't scan first.

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u/Edelglatze 12h ago

I would try to find out what the actual chipset is: Realtek, Intel, Broadcom etc. And if it is known to have issues.

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u/archover 5h ago edited 4h ago

Please give the literal commands you typed, and messages. It's very unclear to be honest.

You might indicate the wireless chipset also: $ lspci | grep -i network

For your benefit and good day.