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Cannot connect to WiFi with a space in the password #bugs

 

There seems to be a bug in the X6100 that prevents you from connecting to the WiFi if you have a space in the password.?

I managed to solve this by connecting the radio via serial to my laptop and running nmtui to enter the details of my network.

In short, what I did was connect the radio to my laptop (macbook) via USB. Then I ran screen to connect to the radio (the settings were a bit of trial and error):
$ sudo screen /dev/cu.usbmodem535C0063101 115200,cs8,cstopb,parenb,parodd

Log in using the username "root", password "123".?

On the command line of the X6100 run:
# export TERM=xterm
# nmtui

You get a nice old-skool terminal menu program that lets you edit the connections. Here you can enter the details of your network and connect.

I also wrote a more detailed post on my website:?


73,

Jabik PA5BUK
 

Probably the same bug that won't allow you to access a SSID with a space in it.? I found that a few months ago and had to do the same thing with nmtui.
 

I spent a half day trying to connect to SSID "AAA BBB".? Then I tried another router named, "CCC_DDD". It worked just fine.?
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The X6100 successfully found the SSID and copied it into the SSID field when I hit the Configure button. But it won't use it to join the local LAN.
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This reminds me of the first true UNIX guru I knew.? His password included a backspace.? Yes, it was legal.?
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When is the next Xiegu release expected?? I cannot change my SSID.? Nor can I yet connect with USB.
 

I've pointed this out many times on FB but maybe not here.? I would not hold your breath for a next release.

On Jan 8, 2025 8:51 PM, "robert.hadow via groups.io" <robert.hadow@...> wrote:
I spent a half day trying to connect to SSID "AAA BBB".? Then I tried another router named, "CCC_DDD". It worked just fine.?
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The X6100 successfully found the SSID and copied it into the SSID field when I hit the Configure button. But it won't use it to join the local LAN.
?
This reminds me of the first true UNIX guru I knew.? His password included a backspace.? Yes, it was legal.?
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When is the next Xiegu release expected?? I cannot change my SSID.? Nor can I yet connect with USB.
 

I wonder if the password is saved as text and one may be able to find and edit the file manually.? A pain for sure but may have a solution faster than waiting for an update that may never come.
On Jan 9, 2025, at 1:13?PM, "Michael Pizzirusso via " <pizzirusso.com@groups.io target=_blank>[email protected]> wrote:

I've pointed this out many times on FB but maybe not here.? I would not hold your breath for a next release.

On Jan 8, 2025 8:51 PM, "robert.hadow via groups.io" <robert.hadow@...> wrote:
I spent a half day trying to connect to SSID "AAA BBB".? Then I tried another router named, "CCC_DDD". It worked just fine.?
?
The X6100 successfully found the SSID and copied it into the SSID field when I hit the Configure button. But it won't use it to join the local LAN.
?
This reminds me of the first true UNIX guru I knew.? His password included a backspace.? Yes, it was legal.?
?
When is the next Xiegu release expected?? I cannot change my SSID.? Nor can I yet connect with USB.

 

It's under /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/ on the rootfs (ext4). This partition of SD card is invisible under Windows.

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If you can't change you SSID - and I understand why, perhaps you can add an inexpensive AP or configure an old router as an AP with an SSID it can work with.

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