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Debian working WIFI setup for non-free ISO install
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Make WIFI work on Debian after a NET install or non-free ISO with/without a desktop environment or to install/remove additional packages.

Before rebooting to new system, after the install, dont reboot.

With graphical installer: Use the Ctrl+Alt+F2 key combination to switch to virtual terminal 2.

Without the graphical installer: Press the ESC key, Go to Execute a shell.

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Run these commands:

chroot /target
apt update
apt upgrade -y
apt install network-manager -y
exit
reboot

When you reboot to the installed system, run these commands:

systemctl enable NetworkManager
systemctl start NetworkManager
nmtui

Now you can connect to your wifi with nmtui.

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