Ubuntu – Installing TLP power save stopped the wifi adapter from working

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I am new to Ubuntu. I finally decided to dual boot (I need windows for ONE program: ArcGIS). Everything was going fine until I took my laptop to class and realized my battery power was draining like crazy (1.5 hours remaining at the start of a 3 hour lecture).

Due to this predicament, I decided to try out tlp. I followed a guide online on how to install tlp through the terminal and my Wifi stopped working.

How can I fix it?

Best Answer

To disable wifi powersave in TLP permanently on battery you don't have to fiddle with iwconfig or rc.local (won't work reliable anyway).

Change the following line in TLP's configuration instead:

WIFI_PWR_ON_BAT=N 
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