
Through a carefully worded Google search, I chanced upon this site, proof yet again that one is not alone in his Linux troubles. The key was to access the Terminal and enter the command rfkill list. My wireless LAN was hard blocked, which meant that it was the hardware, not the software, that was problematic.

By entering the commmand rfkill unblock wifi, I was able to restore my connection. Look at the glorious wifi applet. Finally, I can move on with my life.

For a programming ignoramus like me, I find a sense of accomplishment in solving computer-related problems, even if all I do is follow online tutorials to the letter.
good job! ^_^ programmers just google stuff, too. ^_~
ReplyDeleteHindi nga, Ate! I should get free lessons!
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