WiFi and modems
Connect WiFi networks and discover plugged-in cellular modems.
Once you are signed in, open the Network page. Every plugged-in interface shows up automatically: WiFi cards, USB modems, M.2 modems, ethernet, and tethered phones.
Adding a WiFi network
- Open Network.
- Click "Scan" on the WiFi card. Pick a network from the list.
- Enter the password. Save.
The device remembers the network. Next boot, it reconnects automatically.
Cellular modems
Modems do not need configuration when the SIM is unlocked and the carrier uses a generic APN. The Network page shows signal strength, band, operator, and current data rate per modem.
If your carrier requires a specific APN, set it on the modem card. The setting is saved per SIM, not per modem, so swapping SIMs picks up the right APN automatically.
Tethered phones
USB-tethered phones show up as ethernet devices. Plug in, accept the tether prompt on the phone, and the device picks up the link in a few seconds.