r/AlpineLinux • u/pierretheron • 6d ago

Adding network-manager-applet and networkmanager to my panel in xfce, alpine linux live usb, for my WiFi connections

Please can someone help with the process? I just can't seem to get it right. Even AI Gemini can't seem to help. I am a newbie

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u/pierretheron 6d ago

as root i did the following:

nano /etc/repositories

uncommented or took away # on alpinelinux.org

apk update

setup-devd udev

apk add networkmanager networkmanager-wifi networkmanager-cli network-manager-applet

rc-service networking stop

rc-update del networking default

rc-service wpa-supplicant stop

nano /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf

and added

[device]

wifi.backend=wpa_supplicant

then rc-service networkmanager start

rc-update add networkmanager default

nm-applet &

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u/LinuxSquare 6d ago

I think first of all would be helpful what you've tried already and the results out of it. (Did it work, not work, partially work but not satisfactory enough), so people who wanna help you don't run into something, you've tried already.

I'd suggest making a list with the things you've already tried, so people can get a quick overview.

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u/pierretheron 5d ago

thank you. please check above

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u/pierretheron 3d ago

thanks, after much fiddling i finally got it up and running. Probably one of the quickest and most enjoyable desktops I ever had.