I can’t connect to the Internet after installing the net install of i3wm. I have tried iwctl to connect to my WiFi but it constantly waits for the iwd daemon. Since I only have one device (laptop), I had no choice but to install Linux Mint for the meantime to use my laptop.
Tips or suggestions appreciated.
BTW, I really wanted to use Arch + i3wm and I think EOS is a great way to get started. I have tried Manjaro but it feels bloated and I really appeciate Arch’s swift package system.
I’m sorry to bother you but in the attached walkthrough video, EOS was installed in a virtual machine and the internet (through the ethernet) was automatically set up, whereas I do not have an ethernet connection to my home’s WiFi router. What do you propose to do in my situation? Thanks again.
It shouldn’t make any difference - if you have wifi in the live installer then it should work in the installed OS too, it just needs the correct software to be installed.
You might also consider getting hold of an Ethernet cable as it can make things way easier when wifi has issues.
But, it’s probably worth describing what you installed, what you have tried, and what hardware you have (e.g. output of inxi -Fxxxz).
Regarding your previous comment about using a wired connection, I can’t find an RJ-45 cable in the house.
But still, it leaves me wondering how the WiFi driver(??) is gone at first boot since I can connect through WiFi through the ISO. Damn…
This probably means it’s not the driver. I think the ISO uses Network Manager, so if you installed a different connection tool you’ll have to make sure it’s configured and running.
You can also use Android USB phone tethering for a temporary internet connection if Ethernet is not an option.
I would try masking IWD, and install wpa_supplicant (just in case that is part of the issue). I far prefer iwd, but some people have been having problems with it recently.
You may want to run some ping tests to see if your dhcp setup is part of the problem. Ping Google by both its name and server address to see if you can get a positive response from one or the other.
Oh yeah, there were some times where I have problems regarding dhcpcd. When I ping 8.8.8.8, it returns but google.com does not. What does it mean?
Post the results please.
I cannot post the results per se (I have to install EOS on bare metal and if it fails, I have to reinstall LM), but I can remember it, or write the steps down before posting it on the forum again. So yeah, this little maneuver is gonna cost me 51 years.