06-11-2025, 09:37 PM
Just to satisfy my curiosity, what does nmcli say with the cover off?
I don't see a need to try an external adapter unless there's a serious question about the well-being of the Pi's internal WiFi transceiver (and I don't think there is).
I don't know anything about the hub you're using. I've had no trouble associating any Pi that has an internal WiFi with any of the access points I've had, whether commercial off-the-shelf models, ISP-provided combo-AP/cable modem, homebrew jobs using SBCs, smart phones (Android or iOS), or iPad. This while running moOde or just base Raspberry Pi OS.
I have experienced mutual WiFi/Bluetooth interference in at least one case: moOde on a Pi3A+ connected to my AP on the 2.4 GHz band and driving a Bluetooth speaker (Sonos). The Pi was 10 meters and two doorways distant from the AP. I had to switch to a 5 GHz WiFi connection in order for this system to work reliably. That's just one data point and it doesn't sound like your circumstance. You could always disable the internal Bluetooth subsystem (under m>Config>System) as a quick check that you're not experiencing this.
Regards,
Kent
I don't see a need to try an external adapter unless there's a serious question about the well-being of the Pi's internal WiFi transceiver (and I don't think there is).
I don't know anything about the hub you're using. I've had no trouble associating any Pi that has an internal WiFi with any of the access points I've had, whether commercial off-the-shelf models, ISP-provided combo-AP/cable modem, homebrew jobs using SBCs, smart phones (Android or iOS), or iPad. This while running moOde or just base Raspberry Pi OS.
I have experienced mutual WiFi/Bluetooth interference in at least one case: moOde on a Pi3A+ connected to my AP on the 2.4 GHz band and driving a Bluetooth speaker (Sonos). The Pi was 10 meters and two doorways distant from the AP. I had to switch to a 5 GHz WiFi connection in order for this system to work reliably. That's just one data point and it doesn't sound like your circumstance. You could always disable the internal Bluetooth subsystem (under m>Config>System) as a quick check that you're not experiencing this.
Regards,
Kent
