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    Enable wireless always unchecked after startup

    Greetings. On my Lenovo IdeaPad S12, the "Enable wireless" checkbox is always unchecked after startup. After I check it, it automatically connects to the preferred wireless network. Is there a way to ensure that wireless is always enabled after startup? On my other PCs, "enable wireless" remains set properly after startup. It's only on my Lenovo that I have noticed this problem. I have poked through the various network tools to see if there's a preference setting for this, and have not found one. Thanks.
    "They told me computers could only do arithmetic." - Grace Hopper

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    Re: Enable wireless always unchecked after startup

    Several other people are having the same problem, but I have derived a workaround.

    Try this first (It works for most people):

    sudo rfkill unblock wifi

    If that does not work (It didn't for me) try what's listed below:


    1. Open up software center
    2. Download Wicd
    3. Go to System -> Preferences -> Startup Applications
    4. Disable network manager at startup
    5. Reconfigure your network in Wicd
    6. restart


    There were some other ideas as to how to fix it being discussed on this thread.

    Good luck and report back if it does/does not work.

    Just an FYI, I think this issue pertains to Lenovo laptops with a Broadcom Wireless card (I am using a Lenovo V460)


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    Re: Enable wireless always unchecked after startup

    Hey, thanks. I'll try that.
    "They told me computers could only do arithmetic." - Grace Hopper

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