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rcrsn51

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 13129 Location: Stratford, Ontario
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Posted: Tue 15 Mar 2016, 14:39 Post subject:
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There are many reports of Puppy WiFi connection managers that "forget" their settings.
Look at PeasyWiFi. It never forgets.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Tue 15 Mar 2016, 15:00 Post subject:
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Ok thanks. That looks a bit complicated so I'll set some time aside to follow the instructions carefully.
I just did a "soft" reboot from the Leave Menu and it did find my connection this time. I'll see what happens after I do another cold boot.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Tue 15 Mar 2016, 22:51 Post subject:
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Ok I've installed Peasy WiFi 3.7 and have attempted to set up a connection. Here's what I get (password xxxx out not that it would matter since no one here is in range):
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant
ap_scan=1
update_config=1
network={
ssid="NETGEAR65"
scan_ssid=1
psk="XXXXXXX"
proto=WPA2
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
pairwise=CCMP TKIP
group=CCMP TKIP
}
Unfortunately connection has failed each time. Profile would appear to be set up properly but obviously I'm doing something wrong. I am able to get reconnected by using Simple Network Setup so the network is up. I'll keep working at it but Peasy WiFi seems to be pretty straight forward...not too sure what I've missed.
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cthisbear
Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 4499 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 07:09 Post subject:
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Why not change your wireless channel, and see if it works
more consistently.
Probably best to scan your surroundings and keep away from
clogged up wifi.
Chris.
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rcrsn51

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 13129 Location: Stratford, Ontario
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 08:23 Post subject:
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Click the I/F button. Are you using the correct interface name - wlan0, wlan1? Click the Config button.
Click the Status button. What does it show?
In the Config, set TIMEOUT=0.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 11:44 Post subject:
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From the Config Button:
export INTERFACE=wlan0
export TIMEOUT=0
export DRIVER=8192eu
export PROFILEPATH=/etc/pwf/wifi
export OPTION=""
export STATIC=""
export GATEWAY=""
Status:
IP on wlan 0:192.168.1.1
Quality = 100/100
Kernel Mode 8192eu
WPA Supplicant COMPLETED
Everything appears to be correct. IP Address is correct. I'll try to connect again this morning. Like I said I am able to connect by using Simple Network Setup and am connected through there now,
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 11:59 Post subject:
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(I am putting the same passphrase that allows me to connect all my other devices)
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rcrsn51

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 13129 Location: Stratford, Ontario
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:01 Post subject:
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MarcHoppe wrote: | export DRIVER=8192eu |
No. Leave that entry as "wext". This "driver" is wpa_supplicant's internal driver, not the WiFi adapter's driver.
Are you getting a green "connected" message from PWF?
Usually, 192.168.1.1 would be the IP address of your router, not one that would be given to a client.
Check the file /etc/resolv.conf. Does it contain a valid "nameserver" line?
In what way is the connection failing? Try the command: ping 8.8.8.8
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:03 Post subject:
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I tried it yesterday using "wext" but it would not connect. I'll change it back and try again.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:07 Post subject:
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export INTERFACE=wlan0
export TIMEOUT=0
export DRIVER=wext
export PROFILEPATH=/etc/pwf/wifi
export OPTION=""
export STATIC=""
export GATEWAY=""
Still get "Connection Failed"
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:12 Post subject:
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rcrsn51 wrote: |
Are you getting a green "connected" message from PWF? |
No. or at least I don't see any green connected message
rcrsn51 wrote: | Usually, 192.168.1.1 would be the IP address of your router, not one that would be given to a client. |
It's actually .2 not .1 on the end.
rcrsn51 wrote: | Check the file /etc/resolv.conf. Does it contain a valid "nameserver" line? |
# Generated by dhcpcd from wlan0
# /etc/resolv.conf.head can replace this line
nameserver 192.168.1.1
# /etc/resolv.conf.tail can replace this line
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rcrsn51

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 13129 Location: Stratford, Ontario
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:14 Post subject:
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Run the command: dhcpcd wlan0
Then check /etc/resolv.conf
Try running a web browser. Everything looks OK.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:24 Post subject:
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"dhcpcd already running on 32360" perhaps because I'm connected using Simple Network Setup.
Let me start all over and try again. This will knock me off connection for a few moments.
By the way how do you Copy/Paste From/To the urxvt terminal ? Right click doesn't work and control c /control v don't work.
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MarcHoppe
Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 32
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:33 Post subject:
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Ok I tried again with a freshly made Profile and still get Connection Failed. I'm on my main Windows Internet computer now.
Not too sure what I can be doing wrong. Everything seems so simple and straight forward..........
Ran dhcpcd wlan0 again and got the message rebinding 192. etc etc......
Tried again same result.
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rcrsn51

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 13129 Location: Stratford, Ontario
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Posted: Wed 16 Mar 2016, 12:36 Post subject:
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Now what is the Status button showing? Do you have a valid IP address?
Now what does /etc/resolv.conf show? Do you have a nameserver line?
Does "ping 8.8.8.8" work?
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