# Unable to connect to wifi network

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4184/unable-to-connect-to-wifi-network
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2025-02-18 00:47:09 UTC by KnightHawk
Replies: 2 · Views: 809

## KnightHawk · 2025-02-18 00:47:09 UTC

I am following the tutorial for connecting the VOXL2 to the local wifi network using the purchased wifi adapter below but I'm unable to successfully connect.

https://docs.modalai.com/voxl-2-wifi-setup/

Wifi adapter
https://www.modalai.com/products/voxl-2-wifi-add-on-kit?srsltid=AfmBOooGwF30Mr2uBxvZ0rWkEC-rKLMiXi49FY0LBQ6rbXoo0X4DLikz

Voxl chip
```
voxl2:/$ cat /proc/device-tree/model
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. qrb5165 IOT RB5code_text
```

```
voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi        
Illegal usage
Description:
        Configure the Wi-Fi mode.

Usage:
  voxl-wifi getmode
        Print the current mode (softap of station)

  voxl-wifi softap <ssid>
        Set Wi-Fi to Access Point mode.
        Password defaults to '1234567890'

  voxl-wifi station <ssid> [password]
        Set the Wi-Fi to station mode and connect to the AP with provided SSID
        and (optional) password.  Note: if your password has special characters
        surround it with quotes.

  voxl-wifi -f
        Set the Wi-Fi to Access Point mode and SSID to 'SSID'
        Password defaults to '1234567890'

```

```
voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi station "Alpha Bravo" "Password"
Cannot find device "wlan0"
Device "wlan0" does not exist.
Cannot find device "wlan0"
```

## Reply by Jetson Nano · 2025-02-18 01:29:04 UTC

@KnightHawk you may consider reflashing your SDK image if feasible to mark out things.

## Reply by Alex Kushleyev (ModalAI staff) · 2025-02-18 20:35:49 UTC (in reply to Jetson Nano)

@KnightHawk ,

Please try unplugging the USB dongle from the USB extension (connected to VOXL2) then plugging it back in and check output of `dmesg` on your voxl2. It should say something about the new usb device connected and whether there are any errros.

Also, in order to confirm that the wifi dongle itself is working, you could try plugging that into a standard linux PC, it should be recognized.

Alex