I have tried to set up a connection to a local AP but having no luck/brains. Went in via Applications>Settings>network settings and added what I thought was the SSID. Got the ssid via nmcli which returned the name of the establishment along with other sights. That name had a heading of SSID.
I entered that and the wifi etc into the tables presented but could not connect.
I tried running a bash script I wrote which showed that wifi was enabled, took the name and password but did not connect.
Intuitively I think I need something which I haven't done. Can someone help with either net manager commands or XFCE

I use Fedora 23 w/xfce, and easiest for me is to use the panel network applet to set up wireless networking. Usually available wifi networks are detected and displayed, and all you need to do is enter credentials to connect.

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Hi...

Out of curiosity, what type of connection are you trying to log into? If it's a TLS connection and you're getting the "15=4WAY_HANDSHAKE_TIMEOUT" error in dmesg, this might be the problem and solution.

Otherwise, if you would, please open a terminal and post the results of these commands...

Please also post anything relevant from...

Regards...

@DougG: I too think that should be the best approach but when I went to fill in the fields I stumbled on BSSID/SSID. Ran nmcli command to get the SSID (which is what it came back with when it listed all the APs available) but it didn't work. Do you have a process / steps to follow when filling out the panels? i.e. how to get the info the panel requires.

I've only had to enter ssid when connecting to a hidden network that doesn't broadcast the ssid. Otherwise, available networks are shown by simply clicking on the xfce network manager applet from the taskbar. For me, it's just choose the desired network, enter authentication when prompted, and connect.

Verify that the network-manager-applet dnf package is installed. I don't recall if I had to add the applet to the panel or if it automagically appeared.

I've never had to use nmcli to connect to a wifi connection, nor have I used the menu choice you referenced. I just checked it out and it looks like the same edit window you get if you right-click the NM applet and choose Edit Connections.

By the way, if you don't have it try the networkmanager-tui command line nmtui program. It's easier that nmcli for most common network manager tasks.

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@ardvark71:Here are some of what U requested (for lsmod & dmesg need to get more specific):
>>ls pci -nnk|grep net -A2
01:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Qualcomm Atheros AR8162 Fast Ethernet [1969:1090] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Toshiba America Info Systems Device [1179:ff1e]
Kernel driver in use: alx

>>iwconfig
wlp2s0 IEEE 802.11bgn ESSIDff/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=20 dBm
Retry short limit:7 RTS thr=2347 B Fragment thrff
Power Managementff
lo no wireless extensions.
enp1s0 no wireless extensions.
Connection was specified in OP as local access point, i.e. wifi.
@DougG: regarding accessing panels via Applications>... In the panel I entered "wifi" then under the left most tab I put in the AP in "'s for the SSID which helps when there is embedded blanks--dah!
Tried "1:<AP name> for the BSSID and passwd then under wifi security clicked on WPA2-personnal(? anyway its not enterprise the other alternative). Still no connection. Since the connection is supposed to be automatic (1st panel) if available, am lost with this approach.
I have no Taskbar like with Gnome and where/what is xfce network manager applet? Forgot to do a whereis on network manager applet.
Did U have to install the task bar or have I not made the connection mentally with the menu feature?
Sorry for the delay between responses but the AP is not real convenient and I have been putting in excess time trying to solve this- i.e. no rest for the wicked

Well, in XFCE lingo it's panel, not taskbar. I installed the default XFCE desktop that ships with Fedora, which installed a full-width panel across the top of the screen, and a smaller popup panel at the bottom. The network manager applet icon on my system is a computer-looking icon which changes to something like phone signal bars when connected to my wifi router.

I should mention I installed Fedora 23 from the XFCE spin dvd and didn't install xfce after some other DE was already running.

That is strange cuz I got XFCE spin of F23 too but no bars for me??
I scripted a bit and have a bash/nmcli which at least created a profile and connected to a xfinitywifi site as a test. It is kinda kool as it does everything I can do manually by keying 2 digits.
Will now test for real here at the Access Point. Let u know how it goes.

@Doug G: I guess our XFCE came via different routes but was wondering how U got the network panel to show up in the taskbar like panel? When I ran that panel I had nothing about networks in it (unless I was missing it like toolbar/taskbar/panel seemed a bit strange to me. Is it something that is in that long list of Sessions and Startup?

I didn't have to do these steps, my install came with the Network Applet icon when installed. Anyway, in the xfce panel right-click panel -> panel -> panel preferences -> items. Click on Notification Area then the Edit button and that's where I see Network Manager Applet.

hth,

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@Doug G: Thanks again. Think it was that last post of yours which tipped me into playing with Panel some more. So, finally got connected and it is working without using nmcli. Hope to get that working too. Gotta get that Midori browser to accept queries now.