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Old 03-25-2017, 11:13 AM   #31
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ok it's 13.2 and I have tried to configure wireless but I'm not sure I
have it right. I tried:
NetworkSetupMethod: Wicked
managed (as opposed to ad-hoc)
dynamic ip
Authentication mode : WEP sharedr

and a combination of those but to no avail
 
Old 03-25-2017, 12:12 PM   #32
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ok it's 13.2 and I have tried to configure wireless but I'm not sure I
have it right. I tried:
NetworkSetupMethod: Wicked
managed (as opposed to ad-hoc)
dynamic ip
Authentication mode : WEP sharedr

and a combination of those but to no avail
So you're using 13.2, fine....so what desktop environment are you using? First thing I'd do is to use NetworkManager instead of wicked, to make things easier for yourself. And unless your access point is managed...it won't work. Most are ad-hoc, and most don't use WEP either, but WPA.

Go to yast, change to network manager, and go through the nework manager icon in your system tray to configure a connection. I can almost GUARANTEE you're using WPA Personal and ad-hoc, if your access point is fairly new.
 
Old 03-25-2017, 06:21 PM   #33
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I go to Yast -> network services and get this warning:
Network is currently handled by NetworkManager or completely disabled
Yast is unable to configure some options
I click OK and when I get the dialog interface, I am unable to
edit (no Add, Edit, or Delete - it's greyed out)

edit: check this out.
After I closed Yast, I fiddled with Fn+F2 and Fn+F5 and hovered over the ethernet icon in the
taskbar to see several available connections and that the wifi was enabled!
However I still cannot connect using wireless.
Think I need to configure card properly.

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Old 03-25-2017, 07:04 PM   #34
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Well, after closing Yast, I tried a few Fn+F# combos and then when I hovered over the ethernet icon in taskbar I saw a wonderful site - several connection options and that wifi was enabled. However, I still cannot connect wireless. Guess my card needs configured. How? HTF do you USE NetworkManager???
 
Old 03-25-2017, 07:35 PM   #35
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HTF do you USE NetworkManager???
Use of profanity is highly frowned upon here. You need to refrain from using it.

Generally with Network MGR you click on it and a drop down menu or a window opens and shows you all the networks in your area.

Click on your network and than it should prompt you to type in your passphrase that you.r ISP provided you with:-
 
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Old 03-25-2017, 10:10 PM   #36
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with Network MGR you click on it
where is it?
Must be an unsupported card. When I unplug the ethernet cord, it tries to connect, but can't. I've configured it to the best of my knowledge.

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Old 03-26-2017, 03:15 PM   #37
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where is it?
Must be an unsupported card. When I unplug the ethernet cord, it tries to connect, but can't. I've configured it to the best of my knowledge.
I'm not running Open Suse so I don't know.
Depending on what DE you are using Network Mgr should be in the panel.

ASAIK Realtek is supported.

IF you went to Yast and tried to change to Network Mgr and that didn't work maybe TB0ne will know why. IF Network MGR is disabled and greyed out wait for TB0ne as I'm not sure how to enable it:- Sorry--

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-::::-Running an unsupported version is most likely I'd think; as to the issue's your having.-::::-
 
Old 03-28-2017, 06:54 PM   #38
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Network manager is working - I think that's how I enabled wireless. I was just expecting a dialog box like Yast.
When I try to use Yast (choosing "wicked" setup), all connection is lost - Ethernet too.
I think this is a firmware issue - I think I have drivers. but have no idea how to get the card working.
BTW - sorry about the profanity.
 
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Network manager is working - I think that's how I enabled wireless. I was just expecting a dialog box like Yast.
When I try to use Yast (choosing "wicked" setup), all connection is lost - Ethernet too.
I think this is a firmware issue - I think I have drivers. but have no idea how to get the card working.
BTW - sorry about the profanity.
Glad to hear that you were able to get the Network Mgr working.

Thanks:-

I wonder if this has anything to do with which kernel is being used?
http://cateee.net/lkddb/web-lkddb/RTL8821AE.html

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/...4&DownTypeID=3

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Old 03-29-2017, 07:06 PM   #40
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I'll be. The problem is solved! I just booted up then opened NetworkManager and then clicked on a wireless connection I had set up previously. That on didn't wok so I tried another one and low and behold it worked. I like that it works, but I'm a little disappointed that I don't know why.
Thanks Ztcoracat and everyone else who chimed in.
Now I will see if I have same luck with Ubuntu (on another partition).
I will monitor this thread in case anyone wants to clarify what happened.
 
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I'll be. The problem is solved! I just booted up then opened NetworkManager and then clicked on a wireless connection I had set up previously. That on didn't wok so I tried another one and low and behold it worked. I like that it works, but I'm a little disappointed that I don't know why.
Thanks Ztcoracat and everyone else who chimed in.
Now I will see if I have same luck with Ubuntu (on another partition).
I will monitor this thread in case anyone wants to clarify what happened.
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Glad to hear it's working:-

Bet you are relieved:-

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