can't find networks, but still auto connects to networks

[PCNetSpec]

I wonder how systemd is deciding on network device node/device names

I seem to remember tnhat everyone with this problem has a node/device name like

wlp3s0

Where mine is simply

wlo1

neither are in the "biosdevname" format .. which makes sense as we don't have it installed by default .. so I wonder how systemd arrives at its naming convention 

Might be interesting to see the output from:

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ifconfig

for a few people WITH the problem, and a few WITHOUT the problem

[VinDSL]

I wonder how systemd is deciding on network device node/device names

Maybe this:  https://major.io/2015/08/21/understanding-systemds-predictable-network-device-names/

[PCNetSpec]

Oooohh!! .. the net.ifnames=0 kernel boot parameter is handy, and changes my nework device name back to the old style "wlan0" format.

Anyone having this problem up for an experiment .. doubt if it'll make an difference, but worth a shot eh ?

Thanks Missieur Deezle

[VinDSL]

 

[intuxikated]

(on default network manager now)

so i found out that if i logged out and back in again the icon would be fine, and the menu would also work as expected.
i had autologin on so i turned it off, and now it works from the minute i boot up my computer,
but now i have to input my password when i start my computer, not a big deal though.

i'm guessing you (tppthpthp) also have autologin enabled? try if logging out and in again helps with the icon and menu.
if so do this to disable autologin

sudo pluma /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf
remove your username after "autologin-user="

save and then reboot
you'll have  to login but the icon and right click menu should be fine now.

[zebedeeboss]

I wonder how systemd is deciding on network device node/device names

Maybe this:  https://major.io/2015/08/21/understanding-systemds-predictable-network-device-names/

    There goes Concorde.......  WOOOOSH!!!!!!!!!

[tppthpthp]

i'm guessing you (tppthpthp) also have autologin enabled? try if logging out and in again helps with the icon and menu.
if so do this to disable autologin

sudo pluma /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf
remove your username after "autologin-user="

save and then reboot
you'll have  to login but the icon and right click menu should be fine now.

YEP! That fixed it! And logging in isn't a big issue. Probably a better practice in the long run.
This is awesome! I love this support forum. This is the second thing that I've learned about this OS today and I haven't even started on my coffee yet.

Apologies for not responding sooner. Took a few days off and was away from technology.