# WIFI on old Laptop

**URL:** <https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/wifi-on-old-laptop/2157>\
**Category:** Laptops\
**Created:** [January 15, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/wifi-on-old-laptop/2157 "2025-01-15T20:20:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![AJAY](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@AJAY](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/AJAY)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/wifi-on-old-laptop/2157/1 "2025-01-15T20:20:56Z")

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Hei, im a nweebie on Linux keep in mind 😉

I´ve installed Mabox on my old Latitude 6230 and the wifi shows all the SSID´s nearby but i can not connect to them.

I have an “Centrino Advanced-N 6205” as chip

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**Author:** ![muzqs](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/user_avatar/forum.maboxlinux.org/muzqs/32/3702_2.png) [@muzqs](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/muzqs)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/wifi-on-old-laptop/2157/2 "2025-01-15T21:50:46Z")

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Welcome @AJAY to the forum,  
If you’re having trouble with your Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Wi-Fi, the issue might be related to the Linux kernel version your system is using.

### Step 1: Check Your Kernel Version

To find out your current kernel version, open a terminal and type the following command:

```auto
uname -r

```

You’ll see something like this:

```auto
6.12.4-1-MANJARO

```

This number tells you which kernel version is currently installed.

### Step 2: Check Kernel Support for Your Wi-Fi

Visit this page to see which kernel versions support Intel Wi-Fi drivers:  
[Intel Kernel Support for Wi-Fi Drivers](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/wireless.html)

### Step 3: Install a kernel.

If your current kernel version isn’t compatible, you can install an older kernel using the **Manjaro Settings Manager**. Follow these steps:

1. Open the **Manjaro Settings Manager** from your menu.  
Look for a section called **Kernel**.
2. In the Kernel section, find and install an older version of the kernel.  
Example: If you’re on kernel 6.12, try installing 5.15 or another supported version.
3. After installing the older kernel, restart your computer.

 ![Mabox_20250115-22-38-30](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6d4f34d0cf83b5efa512fb233da6a63bd0e36c5f.png)

 ![Mabox_20250115-22-38-48](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fdee8ce4cc7ed269c29584625a1b14520d79ac15.png)

### Step 4: Select the New Kernel on Boot

When your computer restarts:

1. **Press the `ESC` key** just before you see the Mabox logo in the bottom-right corner of your screen.  
This will open the GRUB menu.
2. In the GRUB menu, select **Advanced options for Mabox Linux**.  
You’ll see a list of installed kernels.
3. Choose a kernel you just installed and boot into it.

The system will remember the last kernel you choose, so the next time you restart, it will automatically use that kernel.

🐦