Some articles that might help (or hinder):
how-to-enable-wifi-macbook-mac-mini-air-ubuntu-linux-debian-mint-mate-os.md
# How to Enable Wi-Fi on MacBook, Mac Mini, MacBook Air for Ubuntu/Linux OS
By default older Mac computer models have driver issues with the Broadcom Wi-Fi chip. Most instructions online (such as this one from the official Ubuntu docs @ <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Macmini5-1/Precise>) suggest to use `sudo apt-get` and install these packages from the PPA.
**BUT** you don't have Internet so you can't use `apt-get`! Instead you can use a different computer to download the packages, then transfer them over.
In the instructions below, you will need to replace `sid` in the download URL's with the proper version of Debian your version of Ubuntu/Linux is using. To find which version you should use, you can view the chart at https://askubuntu.com/questions/445487/what-debian-version-are-the-different-ubuntu-versions-based-on#445496. If you're using `jessie` for example, then replace all `sid` with `jessie` in the links below.
1. Download `b43-fwcutter` @ <https://packages.debian.org/sid/b43-fwcutter> (**replace "sid" in the URL as needed** -- scroll down to "Download" section and choose based off your architecture, and then select a mirror/FTP link to download from on the next page that appears).
2. Download `firmware-b43-installer` @ <https://packages.debian.org/sid/firmware-b43-installer> (repeat same note as above)show original
This one is Ubuntu specific and you can't make your own spin of Zorin:
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I am wondering if your Mac cannot use the home wifi band i.e. is limited to 2.4GHz and your home wifi is 5GHz.
enate
15 August 2022 16:16
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I checked out the first article Default txpower is 31dBm and is unable to connect in Ubuntu 20.04
sudo iwconfig wlp2s0 txpower 10dBm
The wifi instantly connected
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Does it stick after reboot or do you have to run the command again?
enate
15 August 2022 16:42
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No, I have to re-enter the command after reboot, I'm sure that can be automated with crontab or something
This complex solution for increasing dBm might help you in reverse.
networking, wireless
That is irrelevant in this case as Apple Silicon processors were only announced in 2020:
The Macbook used by enate is from 2017
enate
17 August 2022 17:55
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Basically my solution is to run the command:
sudo iwconfig wlp2s0 txpower 10dBm
every time I boot up the machine, if your looking a stable device to run ZorinOS don't go with Mac, I'm also having issues with built-in speakers.
system
15 November 2022 17:55
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