PC Connects to Wi-Fi, But Only Has Internet Over Ethernet
Cyba.Cowboy about 7 hours ago
My System Info

Linux Distribution: Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS
Desktop Environment: GNOME 42.9
Graphics Card: Mesa Intel HD Graphics 4000 (IVB GT2)
GPU Driver Version: i915

Have you checked for system updates?: Yes

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My second computer, a Sony VAIO Tap 20 SVJ20215CB "sees" and connects to our Wi-Fi network, but it doesn't actually have Internet connectivity. No other device in our household, including other Linux-based laptops, have this issue. This particular computer also has perfect connectivity (i.e. no issues) when connected ti my modem / router by ethernet.

I thought it was something related to the modem / router I was previously using, but I just changed to Starlink and it is the same issue with the new modem / router. Again, no other device in the household, including other Linux-based laptops, have issues, suggesting the problem is unique to this computer.

Obviously I can leave it connected by ethernet, and that is my "Plan B", but it would not be ideal.

Any ideas?
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