Troubleshooting Ubuntu: How Do I Connect to WiFi on My Computer?

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The discussion focuses on troubleshooting WiFi connectivity issues on Ubuntu. A user experienced problems connecting to their WiFi network, which was resolved by accessing "WiFi settings," toggling the desired network, and selecting the "security" tab. The user found that setting the security protocol to "Tunneled TLS" allowed them to connect successfully. This solution highlights the importance of correctly configuring network settings in Ubuntu for reliable WiFi access.

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  • Knowledge of security protocols, specifically "Tunneled TLS"
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Hi PF!

Today my computer randomly didn't connect to wifi. So I restarted the machine, then still unable to connect, I asked my wifi to forget the network. Now when I try connecting to it, it asks for a username and password. At the bottom there is a "connect" button I could toggle, but it is grayed out, I cannot click it. Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
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I just fixed the issue. Evidently you need to select "wifi settings", toggle the network you want to connect to, and then select the "security" tab. For some reason "Tunneled TLS" works for me, though I should note initially it was this, so I toggled off to a different setting, tried connecting, then reselected Tunneled TLS. Unsure how long it'll work or why the problem came in the first place, but this worked for me.
 
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Thanks for the update as many of us geeks use Ubuntu.
 
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