# \#wifi **URL:** https://dietpi.com/forum/tag/wifi/1.md [Latest](https://dietpi.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://dietpi.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://dietpi.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Wi-Fi HotSpot, PineA64; DietPi 10.7, Debian 13, Can’t find AP](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wi-fi-hotspot-pinea64-dietpi-10-7-debian-13-can-t-find-ap/25514)
**Author:** [@CVBruce](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/CVBruce)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 21:23 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wi-fi-hotspot-pinea64-dietpi-10-7-debian-13-can-t-find-ap/25514 "2026-10-06T21:23:36Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | cat /boot/dietpi/.version G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_CORE=10 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_SUB=7 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_RC… --- ## [Unable to restore previous working setup](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-restore-previous-working-setup/25492)
**Author:** [@gnaomo](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/gnaomo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2026 22:35 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-restore-previous-working-setup/25492 "2026-09-18T22:35:47Z")
This is my dietpi setup dietpi Wifi connected to my home router with gateway 192.168.1.1, that’s where it gets internet and how my other devices can connect to my dietpi using ssh Ethernet has 192.168.0.1 gateway and 1… --- ## [Pi-hole: How do I force the WLAN IP address to 192.168.42.1 after installation?](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/pi-hole-how-do-i-force-the-wlan-ip-address-to-192-168-42-1-after-installation/25267)
**Author:** [@ubulau](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/ubulau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2026 12:58 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/pi-hole-how-do-i-force-the-wlan-ip-address-to-192-168-42-1-after-installation/25267 "2026-06-07T12:58:44Z")
Hello, I installed Pi-hole and Hotspot on my Raspberry Pi 4. The static IP address on the network is 192.168.1.100. But to access the Raspberry Pi without going through the network, I installed Hotspot, which has the I… --- ## [Unable to install headless](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-install-headless/25106)
**Author:** [@xanrer](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/xanrer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2026 21:05 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-install-headless/25106 "2026-04-06T21:05:56Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | Unknown Distro version | Unknown Kernel version | Unknown Architecture | Unknown SBC model | Raspbe… --- ## [WiFi (wlan0) only works when eth0 connected](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-wlan0-only-works-when-eth0-connected/24086)
**Author:** [@nulrie](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/nulrie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2026 14:17 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-wlan0-only-works-when-eth0-connected/24086 "2026-01-03T14:17:04Z")
DietPi\_RPi234-ARMv8-Bookworm.img.xz root@projectpi:/# echo $G\_DISTRO\_NAME $G\_RASPBIAN bookworm 0 Linux projectpi 6.12.34+rpt-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.12.34-1+rpt1~bookworm (2025-06-26) aarch64 GNU/Linux, arm64,… --- ## [Wifi Hotspot disconnected every 10 seconds](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-hotspot-disconnected-every-10-seconds/24148)
**Author:** [@raspobe](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/raspobe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 07:17 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-hotspot-disconnected-every-10-seconds/24148 "2025-09-18T07:17:44Z")
Good day, First of all, thanks for the great job done. I’m trying to install Home Assistant + MQTT + Wifi Hotspot on raspberry 3 to work without any internet connection. It work but I’m disconnected/reconnected every 10… --- ## [Connecting to internet via PdaNet proxy](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/connecting-to-internet-via-pdanet-proxy/23928)
**Author:** [@ThatGuyPyric](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/ThatGuyPyric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2025 18:10 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/connecting-to-internet-via-pdanet-proxy/23928 "2025-09-06T18:10:15Z")
Unable to use format given… Only way I can access the internet is through PdaNet. I have tried setting up the proxy before installing it onto my raspberry pi 4b, unfortunately I have no way of monitoring what is happeni… --- ## [Realtek wifi (rtw88/rltwifi) on native pc detected by lsusb but nothing else](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/realtek-wifi-rtw88-rltwifi-on-native-pc-detected-by-lsusb-but-nothing-else/23653)
**Author:** [@MCHAMSTERYT2](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/MCHAMSTERYT2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2025 14:38 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/realtek-wifi-rtw88-rltwifi-on-native-pc-detected-by-lsusb-but-nothing-else/23653 "2025-06-15T14:38:38Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | 9.13.2 Distro version | bookworm Kernel version | Linux DietPi 6.1.0-37-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT\_DYNAMI… --- ## [WiFi dongles TP-Link RTL8812AU NetGear A6100 AC600 DB Realtek Semiconductor Corp](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-dongles-tp-link-rtl8812au-netgear-a6100-ac600-db-realtek-semiconductor-corp/22952)
**Author:** [@Sillion](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Sillion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2025 10:20 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-dongles-tp-link-rtl8812au-netgear-a6100-ac600-db-realtek-semiconductor-corp/22952 "2025-05-25T10:20:56Z")
I have tried three different WiFi dongles so far, but unfortunately none of them work. Can someone help me get them running? DietPi is installed on a Rock64 with RK3328 (aarch64). WiFi dongles tested: TP-Link RTL8812A… --- ## [I have wifi turned on and a network ready but i dont know how to connect to it](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/i-have-wifi-turned-on-and-a-network-ready-but-i-dont-know-how-to-connect-to-it/23338)
**Author:** [@hondawithlaptop](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/hondawithlaptop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2025 06:16 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/i-have-wifi-turned-on-and-a-network-ready-but-i-dont-know-how-to-connect-to-it/23338 "2025-04-27T06:16:56Z")
I just cant find where to connect. --- ## [AR9271 USB wifi adapter](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/ar9271-usb-wifi-adapter/23125)
**Author:** [@dietserg](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/dietserg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2025 19:35 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/ar9271-usb-wifi-adapter/23125 "2025-03-23T19:35:36Z")
Hello everyone, please tell me. How can I solve this problem? Characteristics: DietPi v9.11.2 : 18:03 - Sun 03/23/25 Device model : Odroid C1 (armv7l) uname -a Linux DietPi 6.10.13-edge-meson #1 SMP Fri Oct 4 14:33… --- ## [Can't connect to wifi \[FAILED\] DietPi-Config | systemctl restart ifup@wlan0](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cant-connect-to-wifi-failed-dietpi-config-systemctl-restart-ifup-wlan0/22995)
**Author:** [@Niaz](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Niaz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2025 12:44 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cant-connect-to-wifi-failed-dietpi-config-systemctl-restart-ifup-wlan0/22995 "2025-03-08T12:44:59Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | 9.11.2 Distro version | bookworm Kernel version | Linux RPi8 6.6.74+rpt-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debia… --- ## [Zero 2 W Cannot Connect to Wifi](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/zero-2-w-cannot-connect-to-wifi/22792)
**Author:** [@krtdude](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/krtdude)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2025 04:12 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/zero-2-w-cannot-connect-to-wifi/22792 "2025-02-23T04:12:14Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | cat /boot/dietpi/.version Core=9 Sub=10 RC=0 Distro version | echo $G\_DISTRO\_NAME $G\_RASPBIAN boo… --- ## [How can I get USB Tethering working](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/how-can-i-get-usb-tethering-working/22749)
**Author:** [@reallypurple](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/reallypurple)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 14:39 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/how-can-i-get-usb-tethering-working/22749 "2025-02-12T14:39:08Z")
I’m trying to use my phone with USB tethering for DietPi. I have ethernet available but i have to bring the Pi outside so if it needs some software i can download it. ip a shows the phone as eth1 (which dissapears if yo… --- ## [Wifi interface not detected on Dietpi Orange Pi 3 LTS](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-interface-not-detected-on-dietpi-orange-pi-3-lts/22746)
**Author:** [@Greenmoon](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Greenmoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 09:42 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/wifi-interface-not-detected-on-dietpi-orange-pi-3-lts/22746 "2025-02-12T09:42:28Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_CORE=9 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_SUB=10 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_RC=0 G\_GITBRANCH=‘master’ G\_… --- ## [Bug in dietpi-config prevents changing the DNS when Static](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/bug-in-dietpi-config-prevents-changing-the-dns-when-static/22722)
**Author:** [@oliverhbailey](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/oliverhbailey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 16:56 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/bug-in-dietpi-config-prevents-changing-the-dns-when-static/22722 "2025-02-10T16:56:26Z")
Creating a bug report/issue dietpi-config network adpaters static dns cannot be changed I have searched the existing open and closed issues Yes I have! Required Information DietPi version | cat /boot/dietpi/.version … --- ## [Can't install wifi dongle Realtek RTL8812AU](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cant-install-wifi-dongle-realtek-rtl8812au/22559)
**Author:** [@redhumus](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/redhumus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2025 10:45 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cant-install-wifi-dongle-realtek-rtl8812au/22559 "2025-01-21T10:45:28Z")
Hello, I’m trying to install the driver for my Realtek RTL8812AU Wi-Fi adapter on DietPi, but I’m encountering some issues. I’m using a Raspberry Pi with kernel 6.1.21-v7+. I downloaded the driver from this GitHub repo… --- ## [MacBookAir 4,2 mid 2011 faulty WiFi](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/macbookair-4-2-mid-2011-faulty-wifi/22542)
**Author:** [@mrmay-dev](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/mrmay-dev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2025 19:13 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/macbookair-4-2-mid-2011-faulty-wifi/22542 "2025-01-19T19:13:44Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information dietpi@DietPi:~$ echo $G \_DISTRO \_NAME $G \_RASPBIAN bookworm dietpi@DietPi: ~$ uname --all Linux DietPi 6.1.0-28-amd6… --- ## [Can not get wifi working for Mediatek MT7921](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/can-not-get-wifi-working-for-mediatek-mt7921/22462)
**Author:** [@anika200](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/anika200)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2025 17:58 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/can-not-get-wifi-working-for-mediatek-mt7921/22462 "2025-01-08T17:58:06Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues dietpi@DietPi:~$ cat /boot/dietpi/.version G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_CORE=9 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_SUB=9 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_RC=0 G\_GITBRANCH='master' G\_GIT… --- ## [Ncmli hostpot connection issues](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/ncmli-hostpot-connection-issues/22085)
**Author:** [@HackOverflow404](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/HackOverflow404)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2025 13:59 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/ncmli-hostpot-connection-issues/22085 "2025-01-08T13:59:16Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_CORE=9 Distro version | bookworm 0 Kernel version | Linux DietPi 6.1.21-v8+ #1642 … --- ## [Unable to use additional wireless interface (USB) on Pi 4](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-use-additional-wireless-interface-usb-on-pi-4/22206)
**Author:** [@XRay437](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/XRay437)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2024 20:23 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/unable-to-use-additional-wireless-interface-usb-on-pi-4/22206 "2024-12-20T20:23:39Z")
Hello team, Is there a specific way to enable a secondary wireless interface (via USB dongles) on DietPi in Raspberry Pi 4 B+? I have a Alfa wireless card (AWUS036ACM, Mediatek) I’d like to use as main wireless interfa… --- ## [Archer TP-link AC600 T2U not working on NanoPi Neo (armv7)](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/archer-tp-link-ac600-t2u-not-working-on-nanopi-neo-armv7/22204)
**Author:** [@div](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/div)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2024 18:24 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/archer-tp-link-ac600-t2u-not-working-on-nanopi-neo-armv7/22204 "2024-12-20T18:24:44Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | 9.8 Distro version | bullseye Kernel version | Linux DietPi 6.6.44-current-sunxi #1 SMP Sat Aug 3 … --- ## [Make WiFi more assertive](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/make-wifi-more-assertive/21991)
**Author:** [@ludo](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/ludo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2024 09:06 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/make-wifi-more-assertive/21991 "2024-11-25T09:06:51Z")
A classroom with 15 laptops (MS-Windows, Linux) and 5 pi-topCEED (RPi 3B+ with DietPi 9.6.1, Chromium in Kiosk mode). The 15 laptops get a WiFi connection, kids start coding with Scratch. But the 5 RPi 3B+ do not con… --- ## [RPi Zero W hangs for some minutes or is completely unavailable, dmesg errors](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/rpi-zero-w-hangs-for-some-minutes-or-is-completely-unavailable-dmesg-errors/22000)
**Author:** [@Member0815](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Member0815)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2024 11:27 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/rpi-zero-w-hangs-for-some-minutes-or-is-completely-unavailable-dmesg-errors/22000 "2024-11-22T11:27:05Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | 9.8.0 Distro version | Bullseye 1 Kernel version | Linux RaspiZ 5.10.103+ #1529 Tue Mar 8 12:19:18 … --- ## [OrangePi Zero2W does not recognize onboard wifi on first boot](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/orangepi-zero2w-does-not-recognize-onboard-wifi-on-first-boot/21782)
**Author:** [@metaprax](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/metaprax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2024 07:07 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/orangepi-zero2w-does-not-recognize-onboard-wifi-on-first-boot/21782 "2024-10-27T07:07:29Z")
DietPi v9.8.0 : 18:52 - Fri 10/25/24 Device model : Orange Pi Zero 2W (aarch64) CPU temp : 59 °C / 138 °F : Running warm, but safe LAN IP : 10.0.0.235 (wlan0) Linux DietPi 6.6.44-current-sunxi64 #1 SMP Sat Aug 3 06:5… --- ## [\[RPi 5\] Internal wifi adapter not detected](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/rpi-5-internal-wifi-adapter-not-detected/21575)
**Author:** [@Wootech](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Wootech)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2024 05:00 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/rpi-5-internal-wifi-adapter-not-detected/21575 "2024-10-03T05:00:56Z")
Creating a bug report/issue I have searched the existing open and closed issues Required Information DietPi version | cat /boot/dietpi/.version G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_CORE=9 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_SUB=7 G\_DIETPI\_VERSION\_RC=1 … --- ## [Improve Hotspot config page](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/improve-hotspot-config-page/20881)
**Author:** [@MrFaul](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/MrFaul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2024 20:56 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/improve-hotspot-config-page/20881 "2024-08-06T20:56:04Z")
Can we please have that: ●─ Basic Options ───────────────────────● SSID : \[dietpi\] Key : \[password\] Frequency : \[2.4 GHz\] Channel : \[3\] 802.11n : \[Off\] WiFi 4 support 80… --- ## [Upgrading Wi-Fi packages...whilst connecting to Wi-Fi](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/upgrading-wi-fi-packages-whilst-connecting-to-wi-fi/20647)
**Author:** [@jason\_a69](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/jason_a69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 09:48 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/upgrading-wi-fi-packages-whilst-connecting-to-wi-fi/20647 "2024-07-03T09:48:34Z")
I am trying to update the packages on a Pi Zero which is located an awful long way from where I am so I would prefer that this didn’t fail! These are the 2 packages libglib2.0-0/oldstable 2.66.8-1+deb11u4 armhf \[upgrad… --- ## [Understanding Onboard WiFi](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/understanding-onboard-wifi/20592)
**Author:** [@jonyskids](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/jonyskids)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2024 15:27 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/understanding-onboard-wifi/20592 "2024-06-29T15:27:42Z")
I am trying to understand the onboard WiFi. 2 questions: Can the onboard WiFi and WiFi hotspot be run at the same time? Is this the method to set up the onboard WiFi? Replace the wpa\_supplicant.conf in the boot direc… --- ## [Prioritaze eth0, eth1 or bond0 interface over wlan/WiFi](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/prioritaze-eth0-eth1-or-bond0-interface-over-wlan-wifi/20463)
**Author:** [@jjaarddev](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/jjaarddev)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2024 12:29 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/prioritaze-eth0-eth1-or-bond0-interface-over-wlan-wifi/20463 "2024-06-17T12:29:31Z")
Hello, how to rioritaze eth0, eth1 or bond0 interface over wlan0 / WiFi interface? I have Orange Pi 5 Plus and so respectvely created bond0 interface by joining eth0 and eth1, also using tailscale, and want to have WiFi… [Next page](https://dietpi.com/forum/tag/wifi/1.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wifi)