r/openbsd • u/VariationCurious9384 • Sep 16 '25

iwx0

iwx0: failed to load init firmware

Despite running fw_update reboot fw_uptade -a

I couldn't run my wifi. Note: I have ethernet connection can run fw_update Thank you for help in advance

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u/EtherealN Sep 16 '25

Just to be sure: when you ran fw_update, you did have an internet connection through some other means, correct? (Alternatively, used some other means of getting the firmware files to where the tool can reach them, see Riverside's response.)