On Sun 21 Mar 2021 at 18:27:22 -0400, Kenneth Parker wrote:
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> In both cases, I used my favorite, Text / Expert Install (but also tried
> Bullseye with the "normal" Text Install). it gets to the step, to find,
> and configure the Network, but only finds the Ethernet Port which, for the
> purposes of my test, has no Cable attached. So, obviously, the Network
> Configuration fails!
>
> I was ready for it to Find the WiFi, and had, in advance, populated the
> /firmware directory of a USB Thumbdrive, but it never gets to the step,
> where it is asking for it.
>
> Any Insights?
Try an official unofficial image linked at
https://www.debian.org/distrib/
No good. I downloaded "Debian GNU/Linux bullseye-DI-alpha3 "Bullseye" - Unofficial amd64 NETINST with firmware 20201203-12:50"
(Above was the description in the Expert Text Install).
One note: It took about a minute on the "Detect Network Hardware" step, before continuing, and only finding Ethernet.
So what is special about the RTL8723DE WiFi Adapter? (After Installation, I can find it, and the Realtek Firmware works).
Thanks in advance,
Kenneth Parker