On 17 Apr 2015 11:04:02 GMT Kruppt <krupp...@fastmail.fm> wrote: > On 2015-04-16, German <gentger...@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 <gentger...@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. > > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20150417075116.4e57b...@asterius.asterius.net