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Is the wireless driver from Live USB different from the standard install?

rated 0 times [ 1] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 573 / 2 Years ago, tue, july 26, 2022, 12:56:26

Linux newbie here. I've been trying to use Ubuntu (x64) as my main OS since 11.10, but my wireless connection on it has been very unstable, droping every other 5-10 mins. For this reason I see myself forced to use Windows 7 (dual booting), where connection works flawlessly -- which really bothers me.

My card is an Atheros 9k, which claims a reasonable amount of wireless complaints on Ubuntu forums. I've tried every suggestion given on past questions to this site but to no avail. However, while running Ubuntu Live USB for some of the tests, I noticed that my wireless connection never failed on it and wondered if its network configuration differs from the one on the default Ubuntu install. If this is the case, how could I reproduce the Live USB network environment on my hard drive install?

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answered 2 Years ago itutejagua · Accepted Answer

Turns out that, after a long struggle with Ubuntu over my internet connection, I found that switching from Unity to Gnome 3 solved the issue. I guess both interfaces use different network managers and Gnome's one keeps connection stable.

I mark this answer as accepted since it eliminates the issue. If a more precise/detailed one comes up (i.e. instructions to install Gnome's network manager into Unity) from a more experienced user, I'll choose it.