From 8012d338a5071b86781f64e5984786fe86783186 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew David Wong Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 02:41:37 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify instructions and fix link --- basics_user/user-faq.md | 15 ++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/basics_user/user-faq.md b/basics_user/user-faq.md index a36eb5f1..dd318042 100644 --- a/basics_user/user-faq.md +++ b/basics_user/user-faq.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Qubes Users' FAQ [Common Problems](#common-problems) ----------------------------------- - * [How do I connect to a wireless network?](#connect-wifi) + * [How do I connect to a wireless network?](#how-do-i-connect-to-a-wireless-network) * [My qubes lost Internet access after a TemplateVM update. What should I do?](#my-qubes-lost-internet-access-after-a-templatevm-update-what-should-i-do) * [My keyboard layout settings are not behaving correctly. What should I do?](#my-keyboard-layout-settings-are-not-behaving-correctly-what-should-i-do) * [My dom0 and/or TemplateVM update stalls when attempting to update via …](#my-dom0-andor-templatevm-update-stalls-when-attempting-to-update-via-the-gui-tool-what-should-i-do) @@ -224,11 +224,16 @@ with using such setup. Common Problems --------------- -### How do I connect to a WiFi network? +### How do I connect to a wireless network? -Start a shell in the NetVM (choose the "ServiceVM: sys-net" from the menu), and -use `nmcli` - for usage information, see `man nmcli`. Specifically e.g.: -`nmcli dev wifi con SSID password 'somepassword' name 'Home WiFI'`. +Normally, you should be able to connect through NetworkManager. If you're having +trouble, start a terminal in `sys-net` (choose "ServiceVM: sys-net" from the +application menu), and use `nmcli`. For usage information, see `man nmcli`. +Specifically, try something like: + +~~~ +nmcli dev wifi con SSID password name +~~~ ### My qubes lost Internet access after a TemplateVM update. What should I do?