On Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 12:39:41PM +1100, Charlie wrote: > > On Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:31:16 -0400 Henning Informed me about > Re: wpa supplicant not starting - code 1........... > > > On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 12:14:05PM +1100, Charlie wrote: > > > > > > From my keyboard: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > If someone has an idea about this error message after > > > suspend can you please give me a hint as to what is causing it: > > > > > > wpa_supplicant: /sbin/wpa_supplicant daemon failed to start > > > run-parts: /etc/network/if-pre-up.d/wpasupplicant exited with return > > > code 1 > > > > > > Since Bullseye went stable on my Dell Inspiron laptop I have had > > > some problems. The above is the latest. It happens randomly and > > > there is no way of duplicating it. > > > > > > I have googled this, but tried some of the suggestions without > > > getting wpa supplicant to work again except by rebooting the laptop? > > > > > > Can someone tell me what "code 1" is please? > > > > > > > > > You clearly hacked together something unusual there. To being helped, > > you have to provide more information. > > Is there any log entry? > > Please post the pre-up script. > > Is there a particular reason why you configured the wifi this way? > > > > -H > > > Absolutely standard vanilla install and use from Bulleye when it was > testing. It happened a couple of random times in testing as well. But > that was testing, so just rebooted. > > No hacking done at all. Some mention on the web: >
> https://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=145175 > Well, that is wifi configuration in /e/n/i Can you please then post the stanza for your wifi? The code 1 is pretty generic. /etc/wpa_supplicant/ifupdown.sh pretty much throws an exit code 1 for all unsuccessful cases. > Not in any way applicable > > Looked for fresher information, didn't find it. > > Think it might be hardware. That might be. I do have frequently trouble with an old powerbook pro. I think it is the power management causing trouble. > > Have had other hardware issues, so think this Dell laptop might be a > lemon. Ce la vie Have you ever tried to use the network manager? For that you have to comment out the stanza for your wifi in /e/n/i > > Thanks for your input. > > PS, has worked since I rebooted just after making this inquiry. > > Stay well, > Charlie > > -- > Registered Linux User:- 329524 > > *********************************************** > > The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.-----Japanese > proverb > > *********************************************** > Debian GNU/Linux - Magic indeed. > > ----------------------------------------------------- > -- Henning Follmann | hfollm...@itcfollmann.com