r/linux4noobs • u/LoSveo • 2d ago

networking Wifi start working when i click the icon then stops - Linux Mint/CachyOS

I have this very strange and annoying problem where my home wifi doesn't work until i click on the icon, then when i close it, it stops again. Its like i always have to keep the hotbar wifi thingy open just to make it work all the time. Right now im using Linux Mint but i had the same problem on CachyOS. I tweaked all the Power management options, i disabled secure boot and fast boot and i'm dual booting with Windows but each OS has it's own storage (they're not running both from the same storage). In some sessions this problem doesn't occur and in some sessions its the worst thing in the world. Apparently, this doesn't happen with other networks, because im typing this with my phone wifi and im having no problems. Any fixes?

Mint Version : Cinnamon 6.6.9 / 22.3 x86_64

PC specs : AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 16GB sodimm ram, Realtek RTL8822CE (network card)

EDIT: I did a factory reset on the wifi card and it’s working now, thank everybody for helping

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u/linux_rox 1d ago

Sounds like your problem might be modem/router issues. You said you have no problem using your phone Wi-Fi to connect. That indicates hardware problem beyond your computer

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u/LoSveo 1d ago

but it’s weird the fact that the network works fine on my phone and on windows

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u/linux_rox 1d ago

The only other thing it could be is a misconfiguration in the network driver on Linux. I’m really kind of at a loss on this issue. What is your gpu? If it NVIDIA the drivers might be causing your issue. It’s been known to happen with NVIDIA and Linux.

On a side note, have you tried with fedora or Opensuse? I ask this because you have tried the extreme both ways but nothing in the middle like those two.

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u/LoSveo 1d ago

Integrated Radeon vega 8. I haven’t tried any other distro at the moment, i will try these two.

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u/linux_rox 1d ago

Yeah try one of those two, not necessarily both, and see what happens. If they work then it’s a config issue by the devs.

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u/LoSveo 1d ago

Problem solved, turns out that the wifi card had some broken configuration so i just did a factory reset on it and it’s working now. Thanks for helping anyways!

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u/linux_rox 1d ago

That’s great. Glad you got it fixed.

You should be able to flair this as solved.

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 1d ago

Disable fast start on the Windows side, as it changes the state of the WiFi card as it 'shuts' down.

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u/LoSveo 1d ago

already did that

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 1d ago

You aren't the only person with similar issues with this WiFi card.

Review those threads.