[xubuntu-users] wifi interface not starting with Xubuntu 11.10

[Greg Zeng]

Multi-boot my notebook, from the HDD preferably.  Or a USB flash
drive.  Any version of Linux.  Could be software, hardware, op system
or connections.

Assuming wire link (ethernet)  works ok?

On 2012-04-13, ru1812 at gmail.com <ru1812 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Lee Have a look at this link
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1859558&page=3
> they talk about having a similar problem to you with random disconnections
> and having to reboot to reconnect
> the work around may solve your issue:)
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> On , Lee Gold <leegold at operamail.com> wrote:
>> I have, Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 4965 AG or
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>> AGN [Kedron] Network Connection (rev 61)
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>> This laptop wifi often does not start in Xubuntu, I try everything I
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>> know how to do but usually I have to reboot then it starts.
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>> I try, sudo ifconfig wlan0 up
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>> and get:
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>> SIOCSIFFLAGS: Operation not possible due to RF-kill
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>> now: Unknown host
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>> sudo iwconfig wlan0 txpower on, doesn't help.
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>> Is there a way to find out what the issue is and fix. It's intermittant
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>> in a way, sometimetimes it doesn't happen. A reboot usually fixes it.
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>> Thanks
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