No WiFi or Ethernet on vanilla PineTab 2 from the factory?
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(06-05-2023, 09:25 PM)SmittyWerbenyegermanjenson Wrote: I can't figure out how to connect to either wifi or ethernet. No networks found even with a USB-C to Ethernet adapter. I've tried manually creating a wifi connection, typing in my network name and password, and it's not showing up in the available connections.

I think you're on the right track: configuring connections in the Network tool. The next question is whether the kernel can see your network device.

I found this guide super-helpful: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Network...n/Wireless

Basically, I identified the chipset on my (ancient!) USB dongle. It turned out that while it is supported, some some of the driver files were missing. So I downloaded the driver package for my chipset from archlinux, copied the files onto a microSD card, shoved the card into the PineTAB, and placed the files in the specified directory. Upon reboot, wifi connected automatically!
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RE: No WiFi or Ethernet on vanilla PineTab 2 from the factory? - by frtodd - 06-06-2023, 04:51 AM

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