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| sudo pacman -S polkit wpa_actiond | |
| systemctl enable netctl-auto@wlan0.service |
johnyradio
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Dec 11, 2019
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the connection to wlan0 that netctl-auto will use (in the example code) is setup with with wifi-menu (and not with netctl-auto, netctl, or anything else)
as I stated, the interfaces in netctl will conflict with netctl-auto, so I just clearified on which method to use for setup to get it right
it was something I setup almost 3 years ago, so the details are kinda blurry by now
"Starting with version 1.20, netctl stopped depending on wpa_actiond for its automatic wireless connecting features" bugs.archlinux.org/task/61934
My recipe, tested on a standard arch install (2019) with systemd:
One-time setup:
- Ensure the following are installed: dialog, wpa_supplicant, dhcpcd, netctl, wifi-menu.
- on xfce, add the xfce4-wavelan-plugin. That's just an indicator light which shows when you're connected. It has no other purpose.
- Ensure all other network managers and services are removed or disabled. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Netctl#Wireless
- As you explained, remove any previously created network profiles. https://www.ostechnix.com/fix-job-netctl-service-failed-error-arch-linux/
- Obtain your WiFi device ID
basename $(ls -d /sys/class/net/w*) - enable netctl-auto service. This is the service that will auto connect.
systemctl enable netctl-auto@YourWifiDeviceID.service
Connect to a hotspot first time:
- Run wifi-menu. Requires root.
pkexec wifi-menu -o
or
sudo wifi-menu -o
Leave off the -o to see network passwords as you type it. - Arrow down, pick your desired connection, hit enter, accept connection-name, enter password.
- Add more hotspots as needed.
netctl-auto will automatically reconnect to the strongest available hotspot thereafter.
awesome @johnyradio thanks for the update!