Re: problem with wifi

From	Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com>
Newsgroups	linux.debian.user
Subject	Re: problem with wifi
Date	2021-01-19 09:00 +0100
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On Ma, 19 ian 21, 02:51:21, Gareth Evans wrote:
> 
> If the machine in question has a desktop environment and 
> NetworkManager (or equivalent), doesn't /etc/network/interfaces (or 
> interfaces.d) config override nm (etc)?

It should (barring misconfiguration).

> I thought without eg. connman, a dropped connection on a wifi NIC 
> configured in /etc/network/interfaces would not automatically be 
> re-established, 

The physical WiFi connection is established and maintained by 
wpasupplicant, which runs as a daemon and should reconnect as needed.

The major difference is the (lack of) convenience in switching between 
and/or adding new networks.

> and that this config had to be removed (or commented-out) for 
> something like NetworkManager or wicd to manage the connection, in the 
> case of a DE.  Is that wrong?

There are different ways to prevent conflicts, the method you mentioned 
being one of them.

As a general recommendation, pick one software to manage your network 
interfaces and stick with it for everything. This tends to reduce 
complexity and conflicts.

Technically it should be possible to have different softwares managing 
different interfaces, though great care is needed so they don't trample 
on each other's toes.

Kind regards,
Andrei
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problem with wifi Long Wind <longwind2@yahoo.com> - 2021-01-17 21:20 +0100
  Re: problem with wifi David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2021-01-18 09:00 +0100
    Re: problem with wifi Long Wind <longwind2@yahoo.com> - 2021-01-18 10:00 +0100
      Re: problem with wifi David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2021-01-18 10:20 +0100
      Re: problem with wifi Long Wind <longwind2@yahoo.com> - 2021-01-18 10:20 +0100
        Re: problem with wifi "Andrew M.A. Cater" <amacater@einval.com> - 2021-01-18 11:30 +0100
        Re: problem with wifi David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2021-01-18 21:40 +0100
          Re: problem with wifi "Gareth Evans" <donotspam@fastmail.fm> - 2021-01-19 04:00 +0100
            Re: problem with wifi Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 09:00 +0100
              Re: problem with wifi "Gareth Evans" <donotspam@fastmail.fm> - 2021-01-19 11:40 +0100
                Re: problem with wifi Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> - 2021-01-19 21:00 +0100
                Re: problem with wifi "Gareth Evans" <donotspam@fastmail.fm> - 2021-01-19 22:30 +0100
  Re: problem with wifi didier gaumet <didier.gaumet@gmail.com> - 2021-01-18 11:30 +0100

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