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  1. 11-07-2012 #1
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    How do I get nmcli to connect to a wireless network?

    I'm trying to get my fedora 17 box to connect to a wifi network that uses passwords. If I'm reading the man page right, I should be able to do
    Code:
    nmcli dev wifi connect <network> <password>
    but that keeps giving me errors.
  2. 11-09-2012 #2
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    1. Is NetworkManager running?

    2. Are you running nmcli as root?

    3. Can you post the errors you are getting?
  3. 11-15-2012 #3
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    Run nmcli as root. it will work for you.
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  4. 11-17-2012 #4
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    Nevermind I fixed it. It turns out you need to litterally type in the word "password". eg.
    Code:
    nmcli dev wifi connect <name> password <password>
    and no I don't need to run it as root.
  5. 11-17-2012 #5
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    Glad you got is sorted. Marking as Solved.
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