Hello Reader,
During the Arch Linux installation process, connecting to WiFi might be necessary if you are not using a wired connection. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get your Arch system connected to WiFi.
Check Available Interfaces
First, check the available wireless interfaces using the following command:
iwconfig
Restart DHCP Service
Restart the DHCP service to ensure that it is ready to configure the network interfaces:
systemctl restart dhcpcd
Scan for WiFi Networks
Use the following command to scan for available WiFi networks:
iwlist <interface> scan
Replace <interface> with the name of your wireless interface.
Create WPA Supplicant Configuration
Generate a WPA Supplicant configuration file for your WiFi network. Replace <SSID> and <PSK> with your WiFi network’s SSID and passphrase:
wpa_passphrase "<SSID>" "<PSK>" > /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant-<interface>.conf
Connect to WiFi
Initiate the connection to your WiFi network using the generated configuration file:
wpa_supplicant <interface> -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant-<interface>.conf
Obtain IP Address
Finally, obtain an IP address for your wireless interface using DHCP:
dhclient <interface>
Verify Connection
Ensure that your Arch Linux system is connected to the internet by pinging a reliable server, for example, Google:
ping google.com
If you receive responses, congratulations! Your Arch Linux system is now connected to WiFi.
Remember to replace
<interface>,<SSID>, and<PSK>with your actual wireless interface name, WiFi network SSID, and passphrase. This should help you seamlessly connect to WiFi during the Arch Linux installation process.
Cheers,
Anson Sarosh Dsouza