Added instructions to disable Wifi powersave with NetworkManager configuration for newer Raspberry Pi OS versions

sandyscott 2025-06-07 19:25:11 +01:00
parent 74e41a13fc
commit 4b069b0a3a

@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ xserver-command=X -s 0 -dpms
## Disable WiFi Power Save
Edit _/etc/modprobe.d/8192cu.conf_
```shell
sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/8192cu.conf
@ -121,6 +122,26 @@ Add the following lines
options 8192cu rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_enusbss=1 rtw_ips_mode=1
```
**For Raspberry Pi OS 12 & newer**
ie. for OS versions released after Oct. 2023, based on Debain 12 'Bookworm' and newer, and other systems using NetworkManager.
Create _/etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/powersave.conf_
```shell
sudo nano /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/powersave.conf
```
Add the following lines
```shell
[connection]
wifi.powersave=2
```
Reboot your PI
```shell
sudo reboot
```
**For Raspberry Pi 3 (`Jesse` and below)**
Edit _/etc/network/interfaces_
```shell