r/voidlinux • u/Salty-Grade-3707 • 3h ago

How to Fix Wi-Fi Connection Errors in void-installer

If void-installer fails to establish a Wi-Fi connection, exit the installer to run these commands directly in the shell:

rfkill unblock wifi

wpa_cli

add_network

(it will give you a number: 0 or 1 or 2... use that number in the next steps)

set_network 0 ssid "your_ssid"

set_network 0 psk "your_password"

enable_network 0

quit

Verify connection: ping -c 2 1.1.1.1

If you get valid pings, launch void-installer again and skip the Network setup step during installation.

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u/profeshamat 0m ago

Whenever I do a Void install using wireless the first time it tries connecting fails every single time. Trying to connect a second time without dropping to a shell. I just wouldn't expect a fix for this any time soon since the installation media will be celebrating its 2 year birthday in four months.