Re: SOLVED: Wpa_Supplicant Fails Authentication

[Patrick Bartek <nemommxiv@gmail.com>]

On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:03:05 -0500
David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> wrote:

> On Sat 20 Jul 2019 at 09:18:37 (-0700), Patrick Bartek wrote:
> > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:00:58 +0100 Brad Rogers <brad@fineby.me.uk> wrote:  
> > > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:51:17 -0700 Patrick Bartek <nemommxiv@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >   
> > > >restart. Must wait until boot fully completes, then plug in wireless
> > > >which is a hassle due to where the box is. I wanted the wireless to    
> > > 
> > > Front panel USB port, if you have a spare bay to fit one into.
> > > Alternatively, a USB extension cable so you can avoid the crawling
> > > around.  
> > 
> > I have two front USB ports, but I need both free for temporary devices
> > I use frequently.
> > 
> > This dongle already comes with an extension cable. That's one reason I
> > got it.  The dongle and antenna combo plug into a weighted base, but
> > the fit is so tight it's very difficult to plug and unplug it. Afraid I
> > might break it.  Maybe it will loosen up overtime.
> > 
> > But since I only shutdown the system to clean it and have to pull it
> > out of its cubbyhole anyway to do so, access to the rear easier.  
> 
> There was a recent thread about the difference between umount (linux)
> and Safely Remove (windows), which decided that the difference was
> that windows turns off the USB port, extinguishing the LED on the
> USB stick.
> 
> Perhaps if you try turning off your dongle port and then turning it on
> again, you can get the same effect as plugging it in.

Hadn't thought of that.  I'll check into it.

Thanks

B