Re: wpa_supplicangt problems............

[Henning Follmann <hfollmann@itcfollmann.com>]

On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 03:57:41PM +1000, Charlie wrote:
> 
> 	From my keyboard:
> 
> 	Dell Inspiron updated Debian Bullseye
> 
> Often get this message:
> 
> 
> # ifup wlp2s0
> wpa_supplicant: /sbin/wpa_supplicant daemon failed to start
> run-parts: /etc/network/if-pre-up.d/wpasupplicant exited with return
> 	code 1 ifup: failed to bring up wlp2s0
> 
> and,
> 
> When it does connect, can drop out at any time.
> 
> Looked on the net at the bug reports for wpa_supplicant and there are
> many, but none that appear to be my problem.
> 
> Looked at the raspberry bug reports and fixes for wpa_supplicant. But
> I'm not certain any of the fixes are relevant, and not certain I
> understand what they are saying.
> 
> Do I have to change something in /etc/wpa_supplicant/ifupdown.sh or
> /etc/wpa_supplicant/functions.sh or /etc/wpa_supplicant/action_wpa.sh?
> 
> If so, can someone please direct me where I might find the fix for
> Bullseye?
> 

Hello Charlie,

for someone who runs a non-stable you should post smarter questions.

This is clearly not a standard setup so you have to explain much more your setup.
Please post your /e/n/i
also part of the log where it fails

Consider network=manager for your wireless connection. It most cases it
is easier than all other methods.


-H


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