How do I connect to wifi on Windows after installing Ubuntu?

blackfrog

I have a Dell laptop with Windows 10 and Ubuntu 16.04 installed on it. I am trying to connect to my home wifi network, but I cannot seem to find the option to do so. The only options I see are for wired connection and mobile data. How can I connect to my wifi network?

ticklishgoose726

There are a few things that could be causing this issue. Firstly, make sure that you have your WiFi drivers installed for Ubuntu. You can find a list of WiFi drivers here: https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop.

If you're still having trouble connecting to WiFi after installing the drivers, try restarting your computer. If that doesn't work, try connecting to the WiFi network from the command line using the following steps:

Open the Terminal
Type: ifconfig
Look for the section that says "wlo1" (this is your WiFi adapter)
Type: sudo iwconfig wlo1 essid "<name of your network>"
Type: sudo dhclient wlo1

If you're still having trouble, try this tutorial: https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/ubuntu-wireless-configuration/.

constance_powell

Having difficulty connecting to a Wi-Fi network after installing Ubuntu on your Windows machine could be due to a few reasons.

Here are a few steps to help you troubleshoot the issue:

Check if the Wi-Fi switch is turned on: If you are using a laptop, make sure that the hardware Wi-Fi switch is turned on. Some laptops have two buttons located at the front or side of the laptop to turn on/off the Wi-Fi.
Check if the Wi-Fi adapter is enabled: Go to the Start Menu > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi option is greyed out, it means that the adapter is disabled and you need to enable it.
Check if the driver for the adapter is up-to-date: You can check if your Wi-Fi adapter driver is out of date by going to Device Manager > Network Adapters. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and select “Update Driver”. If an update is available, download and install it.
Check if the system restarted after installing Ubuntu: After installing Ubuntu, make sure that you restart your system before connecting to the Wi-Fi network.
Check if the Wi-Fi settings in Ubuntu are correct: If you are running both Windows and Ubuntu on your machine, it’s likely that the Wi-Fi configuration in Ubuntu needs to be adjusted. To do this, open the Network Manager and make sure the Wi-Fi connections are enabled.

If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi network, it might be time to consider getting a qualified technician to help you out.

I hope this information helps.