I have a desktop computer running Debian Buster Mate that I want to move
to a different location and use Wifi.
Using a cheap USB dongle NetworkManager Applet detects the device, lets
me select from available networks, accepts password, but will not
connect..and after a few moments it closes..
Thinking the drivers were not installed (user error) I tried a fresh Net
install alongside.
firmware-10.1.0-amd64-netinst.iso
I unplugged the ethernet cable was unplugged, the installer detected the
USB device, install worked as expected.
First boot, again the device is detected with NetworkManager Applet, but
same thing... will not connect and after a few moments it closes.
I also tried Buster Mate Live.
debian-live-10.1.0-amd64-mate+nonfree.iso
D-I installer works but the result is the same as the Net installer.
device detected, but will not connect.
Running a Live session device detected, but will not connect.
Ubuntu Mate works, Linux Mint Mate works.
... I am at a loss of where to begin.
Network:
Device-1: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network driver: e1000e
IF: eno1 state: up speed: 100 Mbps duplex: full mac: 10:60:4b:73:2b:08
Device-2: Ralink RT5370 Wireless Adapter type: USB driver: rt2800usb
IF: wlx0013efcc2c72 state: down mac: 2e:be:92:09:c9:f5
System:
Host: 6300buster Kernel: 4.19.0-6-amd64 x86_64 bits: 64
Desktop: MATE 1.20.4 Distro: Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster)
Machine:
Type: Desktop System: Hewlett-Packard product: HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF
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as a reality check I moved the USB Wifi dongle to another machine one
meter away and it has the same problem
device detected, but will not connect.
System:
Host: z620-9 Kernel: 4.19.0-6-amd64 x86_64 bits: 64 Desktop: MATE 1.20.4
Distro: Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster)
