Re: Wicd - no wireless networks found

[German <gentgerman@gmail.com>]

On 17 Apr 2015 11:04:02 GMT
Kruppt <krupptus@fastmail.fm> wrote:

> On 2015-04-16, German <gentgerman@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Ok, I installed realtek firmware, running modrpobe 
> > rtl8723be returns no output, so I think my card is 
> > operational. But Wicd doesn't show any wireless networks. 
> > Where to go from here? Thank you
> >
> > -- 
> > German <gentgerman@gmail.com>
> >
> >
> 
> >From Wicd GUI toolbar select Preferences,(drop down box far right)
> General Settings --> Network Interfaces
> Wireless interface: wlan0
> 
> Check to see that proper interface is selected here
> if not add it.

That was it and that was  easy. Thanks so much, I am connected.
> 
> Or directly edit the /etc/wicd/manager-settings.conf file.
> 
> <start /etc/wicd/manager-settings.conf file example>
> [Settings]
> backend = external
> wireless_interface = wlan0
> wired_interface = eth0
> wpa_driver = wext
> always_show_wired_interface = True
> use_global_dns = False
> global_dns_1 = None
> global_dns_2 = None
> global_dns_3 = None
> global_dns_dom = None
> global_search_dom = None
> auto_reconnect = True
> debug_mode = 0
> wired_connect_mode = 1
> signal_display_type = 0
> should_verify_ap = 1
> dhcp_client = 0
> link_detect_tool = 0
> flush_tool = 0
> sudo_app = 0
> prefer_wired = True
> show_never_connect = True
> <end /etc/wicd/manager-settings.conf file example>
> 
> Note the line:
> wireless_interface = wlan0
> 
> Edit as such and save changes.
> >From Wicd GUI you will need to click on Refresh
> after you  have done the previous mentioned,
> then select Properties button for AP you intend to use
> and select Encryption type from drop down menu.
> Then add key in window below.
> Then select Ok button in same window.
> 
>