I've booted with a Linux Mint18 LiveDVD, which looks great--but I don't know how to get on this public wireless network--am clueless about all the options in the Mint18 UI required for wifi connection.

I know this wireless network's router uses DHCP; do I need only the SSID and password? [or is it passcode?].

Help appreciated--thanks--

Clarify what you are trying to do and what "public" wireless network? Is this at a public library, cafe, etc.? On Mint 17, there is a networking icon in the lower right, not sure if that was changed for 18. Have you tried the Connection Information or Edit Connections?

Do you know if the public wireless is open? Or does it require a password?
Mint 18 no longer comes with all the non-free firmware needed for some wireless adapters.
Does it recognize the wireless connection?

Maybe we need to start at square one. Not sure if we know that you have a driver for your wireless adapter yet.


http://www.ghacks.net/2015/03/27/how...-installation/

In most cases use Ubuntu in search terms. https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubunt...s-connect.html

Mint from a live boot should pop a notification window in the top right to tell you you have no connection. Fades out.
Else, there will be a broken connection icon bottom right - click that to get a list of available connection points.
(applies for either Cinnamon or Mate)
Probably depends on driver being present as mentioned above.

Edit: used to be true, up to 17.3; haven't actually booted Mint18 live ...

----> Thanks to all for replies <----

Based on above info, I futzed around and was able to get on the wireless network.

For fun, I downloaded NoScript, AdBlock, and EFF's "Privacy Badger" as add-ons to Firefox.

But if I want to use these Firefox security/privacy add-ons, I'll have to install them each session, correct? These work only in RAM after installation, and cannot be saved to the LiveDVD which is non-writable, correct?

I might be using this LiveDVD for online banking so I'm very security-conscious.

Thanks again for help--any more suggestions appreciated

[QUOTE]But if I want to use these Firefox security/privacy add-ons, I'll have to install them each session, correct? These work only in RAM after installation, and cannot be saved to the LiveDVD which is non-writable, correct?[QUOTE]

Using a Live DVD, that is correct. You can put a Mint Live CD on a flash drive with persistence and then you will be able to save installed software on reboots.