I am trying to create a router using my PI 4 but I am running into issues with the wireless dongle.
when I connect it and check to see if it is listed using lsusb I do see it as 802.11 n wlan but when I go to active it using "ifconfig wlan1 up" I get an error saying
"ifconfig: STOCGIFFLAGS: No such device". it maybe a driver issues but I am unsure.
The dongle I am using is a EASTECH RT5370
Make sure you have the necessary driver loaded then configure Wi-Fi from Luci.
which driver loader am I looking for? how do I check Luci?
Please use search!
For example, see How to figure out which driver should I use with my usb wifi adapter - #3 by AndrewZ
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The correct driver is installed.
dmesg or logread might offer interesting insights. Your driver might well be installed but it sounds like it's not loaded correctly, since ifconfig cannot talk to the hardware.
ok I am learning this as I go what am I look for? I see where the drivers are loaded and I see when the usb is connected, I but how do I tell if something was not loaded properly.
Pastebin your dmesg output please, anything hinting at driver loading errors e.g.
Disconnect your adapter. Run logread -f and plug your adapter in. Post the log generated. No pictures please.
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I am having the same issue. any updates?
Mellow greetings.
Pro tip, when reviving old threads: concentrate on people that actually responded in that revived thread.
You could try suggested shell commands dmsg, logread -f (see previous posts, the relevant output that happens, when you connect the stick) and post the result (formatted like How to format logs, scripts, configs and general console output), this can provide exciting insight for further diagnostics on that presumably same issue.
also please post output of ubus call system board
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