[xubuntu-users] No wireless (no wlp4s0 interface) on Xubuntu 16.04

[Kaj Haulrich]

On 27-09-2017 11:46, Alexandros wrote:
> I just installed Xubuntu 16.04 on an Acer Aspire 3680 old laptop (it's 
> more than ten years old), and I can't get any wireless.
> 
> Typing "sudo ifconfig" I don't get a wlp4s0 device.
> 
> Typing "sudo iwcondif" I get:
> 
> enp2s0     no wireless extensions.
> 
> lo              no wireless extensions.
> 
> 
> Is there some driver I'll need to install or is the laptop way to old to 
> get wireless support?

First step: most laptops have a wireless switch (on/off) - often well 
hidden or allocated to the 'function' (FN) button. Have a look all 
around the box.

Kaj Haulrich.
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