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Ubuntu 20.04
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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
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Networking, web & email
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Wireless networking
Connect to a wireless network
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Get on the internet — wirelessly.
Connect to a VPN
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Set up a VPN connection to a local network over the internet.
Connect to a hidden wireless network
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Connect to a wireless network that is not displayed in the network list.
Connect to mobile broadband
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Use your phone or Internet stick to connect to the mobile broadband network.
Create a wireless hotspot
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Use an ad-hoc network to allow other devices to connect to your computer and its network connections.
I can’t see my wireless network in the list
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The wireless could be turned off or broken, or you may be trying to connect to a hidden network.
I’ve entered the correct password, but I still can’t connect
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Double-check the password, and other things to try.
Manually set network settings
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You may have to enter network settings if they don’t get assigned automatically.
My computer connects to the wrong network
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Edit your connection settings, and remove the unwanted connection option.
Turn off wireless (airplane mode)
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Open Network Settings and switch Airplane Mode to on.
What do WEP and WPA mean?
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WEP and WPA are ways of encrypting data on wireless networks.
Why does my wireless network keep disconnecting?
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You might have low signal, or the network might not be letting you connect properly.
Wireless network troubleshooter
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Identify and fix problems with wireless connections.
More Information
Networking, web & email
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Wireless
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wired
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connection problems
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web browsing
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email accounts
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See Also
Network Manager Icons
— Explains the meanings of the Network Manager icons.
Network problems
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Troubleshooting wireless connections
,
finding your Wi-Fi network
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Networking terms & tips
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Find your IP address
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WEP & WPA security
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MAC addresses
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proxies
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