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bobdobbs
Asked: 2018-08-03 16:54:16 +0800 CST

How can I keep the network up when I close my laptop lid?

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I'm running ubuntu 18.04 on an asus laptop. When I close the lid of the laptop, the laptop drops off my home network.

How can I keep its connection to network open?

networking

2 Answers

  1. Edit /etc/systemd/logind.conf with

    sudo gedit /etc/systemd/logind.conf

    and change/set

    HandleLidSwitch=ignore

    Then apply this net setting with

    systemctl restart systemd-logind.service

    I found this solution here.

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  2. It shouldn't happen under Ubuntu 18.04, as I'm typing to you with my laptop lid closed, using external keyboard, bluetooth mouse and monitor. Check your Settings->Power configuration. See my power saving screen shot.

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    You can alternatively turn off power saving for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if they are giving you problems. I'm guessing your computer didn't enter suspense mode when you close your lid, if it is then check the automatic suspend settings.

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