Ubuntu 22.04.3 WiFi Issue: Dual Boot with Windows 10
In this article, we will discuss the WiFi issue that users may encounter when dual booting Ubuntu 22.04.3 and Windows 10. Earlier, everything worked fine, but suddenly Ubuntu stopped connecting to the WiFi network. It keeps saying "WiFi connecting" for minutes and then asks for a password again.
Checking the WiFi Network
The first step is to check if the WiFi network is working properly. You can do this by restarting your router and checking if other devices are able to connect to the network. If other devices are able to connect, then the issue is likely with Ubuntu.
Checking the WiFi Driver
The next step is to check if the WiFi driver is installed and working properly. You can do this by opening the terminal and typing the following command:
lspci -knn | grep Net -A3This command will display the WiFi driver that is currently being used. If the driver is not installed or is not working properly, you can install the latest driver by typing the following command:
sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-sourceThis command will install the Broadcom WiFi driver. Once the driver is installed, restart your computer and check if the WiFi is working properly.
Checking the WiFi Connection
If the WiFi driver is installed and working properly, the next step is to check the WiFi connection. You can do this by opening the terminal and typing the following command:
nmcli dev statusThis command will display the status of all the network devices. If the WiFi is not connected, you can connect it by typing the following command:
nmcli dev wifi connect <SSID> password <PASSWORD>Replace <SSID> with the name of your WiFi network and <PASSWORD> with the password of your WiFi network.
Checking the DNS Settings
If the WiFi is connected but you are unable to access the internet, the issue may be with the DNS settings. You can check the DNS settings by opening the terminal and typing the following command:
cat /etc/resolv.confIf the DNS settings are not correct, you can change them by editing the /etc/resolv.conf file. You can do this by typing the following command:
sudo nano /etc/resolv.confAdd the following lines to the file:
nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver 8.8.4.4Save the file and exit. Restart your computer and check if the WiFi is working properly.
In this article, we have discussed the WiFi issue that users may encounter when dual booting Ubuntu 22.04.3 and Windows 10. We have covered the following topics:
- Checking the WiFi Network
- Checking the WiFi Driver
- Checking the WiFi Connection
- Checking the DNS Settings
By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve the WiFi issue and connect to the network successfully.