Dietpi: June 8th DietPi won't install via Wi-Fi

[dsnyder0pc]

Creating a bug report/issue

Required Information

• DietPi version | 6.30.0
• Distro version | 10.4
• Kernel version | did not check
• SBC model | RPi3 Model A+
• Power supply used | Powered USB Hub, 5V, 2.4A
• SDcard used | SanDisk ultra 32 GB

Additional Information (if applicable)

• Software title | First boot from Wi-Fi
• Was the software title installed freshly or updated/migrated? New Image
• Can this issue be replicated on a fresh installation of DietPi? Fails during first boot

Steps to reproduce

1. ...Flash a freshly formatted microSD card with the June 8th DietPi build for Raspberry Pi (md5=2a26658edbc5c88159be0519967696f6)
2. ...Configure dietpi.txt and dietpi-wifi.txt with the following changes:

- Settings updated in dietpi.txt:
         AUTO_SETUP_KEYBOARD_LAYOUT = us
   AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE = US
                AUTO_SETUP_TIMEZONE = America/Los_Angeles
       CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK = 2
                   CONFIG_SOUNDCARD = usb-dac
                  AUTO_SETUP_LOCALE = en_US.UTF-8
         CONFIG_CHECK_CONNECTION_IP = 127.0.0.1
    AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETHERNET_ENABLED = 0
     AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID = 5,121
            CONFIG_CHECK_DNS_DOMAIN = localhost
                    SURVEY_OPTED_IN = 0
               AUTO_SETUP_AUTOMATED = 1
            AUTO_SETUP_NET_HOSTNAME = name
        CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_ATTEMPTS = 5
        AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_ENABLED = 1
         CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_TIMEOUT = 300
                    CONFIG_NTP_MODE = 0
       CONFIG_SERIAL_CONSOLE_ENABLE = 0

- Settings updated in dietpi-wifi.txt:
                          WIFI_SSID = '<my_ssid>'
                           WIFI_KEY = '<my_password>'
                        WIFI_KEYMGR = 'WPA-PSK'

1. ...eject the microSD card and insert it into the RPi3 A+
2. ...connect HDMI and power to the RPi3 A+
3. ...observe that it fails to connect to Wi-Fi and fails to boot

Expected behaviour

• ...the RPi should connect to the Wi-Fi network, updated itself, install additional packages, and become available for use. This worked fine almost 100% of the time with the January image. It consistently fails with the June 8th image. Back then, I used CONFIG_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE instead of AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE to set the Wi-Fi Country Code.

Actual behaviour

• ...the RPi fails to connect to Wi-Fi, can't access any update server, and the installation terminates with:
  [FAILED] Unknown install state/First run setup failed An error has occurred either during first run update or installs.

Extra details

• Video of the failing boot on RPi3 A+ here: https://youtu.be/zFgR9LAcfjk
• Video of the failing boot on RPi4 B 2GB here: https://youtu.be/-OgDktK49l8

[dsnyder0pc]

Diff showing my changes to dietpi.txt to enable Wi-Fi boot:

--- /Users/dsnyder/tmp/dietpi.txt   2020-06-08 10:07:58.000000000 -0700
+++ dietpi.txt  2020-06-13 16:01:12.000000000 -0700
@@ -8,27 +8,27 @@
 #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 ##### Language/Regional Options #####
 # Locale: eg: "en_GB.UTF-8" / "de_DE.UTF-8" | One entry and UTF-8 ONLY!
-AUTO_SETUP_LOCALE=C.UTF-8
+AUTO_SETUP_LOCALE=en_US.UTF-8

 # Keyboard Layout eg: "gb" / "us" / "de" / "fr"
-AUTO_SETUP_KEYBOARD_LAYOUT=gb
+AUTO_SETUP_KEYBOARD_LAYOUT=us

 # Timezone eg: "Europe/London" / "America/New_York" | Full list (TZ*): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones
-AUTO_SETUP_TIMEZONE=Europe/London
+AUTO_SETUP_TIMEZONE=America/Los_Angeles

 ##### Networking Options #####
 # Enable Ethernet or WiFi adapter: 1=enable | 0=disable
 # - If both Ethernet and WiFi are enabled, WiFi will take priority and Ethernet will be disabled.
 # - If using WiFi, please edit dietpi-wifi.txt to pre-enter credentials.
-AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETHERNET_ENABLED=1
-AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_ENABLED=0
+AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETHERNET_ENABLED=0
+AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_ENABLED=1

 # Force ethernet speeds: 0=automatic speed | 10 = 10Mbit | 100 = 100Mbit etc
 # - This is mainly aimed at Pine A64 which may have an HW issue that causes unstable 1Gbit link.
 AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETH_FORCE_SPEED=0

 # WiFi country code: 2 uppercase character value (e.g. GB US DE JP): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2
-AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE=GB
+AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE=US

 # Enter your Static Network details below, if applicable.
 AUTO_SETUP_NET_USESTATIC=0
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 AUTO_SETUP_NET_STATIC_DNS=9.9.9.9

 # Hostname
-AUTO_SETUP_NET_HOSTNAME=DietPi
+AUTO_SETUP_NET_HOSTNAME=name

 ##### Misc Options #####
 # Swapfile size to generate: 0=disable | 1=auto (2GB-RAM = size) | 2+=manual (MB)
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 # On first login, run update, initial setup and software installs without any user input
 # - Setting this to "1" is required for below settings to take effect
 # - It is HIGHLY recommended to also set CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK=2, to force infinite wait for network connection during boot and prevent connection timeout errors.
-AUTO_SETUP_AUTOMATED=0
+AUTO_SETUP_AUTOMATED=1

 # Global Password to be applied for the system
 # - Affects user "root" and "dietpi" login passwords, and, all software installed by dietpi-software, that requires a login password
@@ -105,7 +105,8 @@
 # - Add as many entries as you wish, one each line.
 # - DietPi will automatically install all pre-reqs (e.g. ALSA/X11 for desktops etc)
 # - E.g. the following (without the leading "#") will install the LXDE desktop automatically on first boot:
-#AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID=23
+AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID=5
+AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID=121

 #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # D I E T - P I
@@ -113,7 +114,7 @@
 #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # DietPi-Survey: 1=opt in | 0=opt out | -1=ask on first call
 # - https://dietpi.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=34#p34
-SURVEY_OPTED_IN=-1
+SURVEY_OPTED_IN=0

 #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # D I E T - P I
@@ -146,32 +147,32 @@
 CONFIG_PROXY_PASSWORD=

 # Delay boot until network is established: 0=disabled | 1=10 second wait max (default) | 2=infinite wait
-CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK=1
+CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK=2

 # Connection timeout in seconds, before G_CHECK_URL assumes the URL is dead. Increase if you have a "flaky" connection or slow DNS resolver.
 # - Set this to "0" to allow unlimited time, however this is not recommended to avoid unlimited hanging background scripts, e.g. daily DietPi update check.
 # - A negative or non-integer value will result in the default of 10 seconds.
-CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_TIMEOUT=10
+CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_TIMEOUT=300
 # Connection attempts with above timeout each, before G_CHECK_URL is giving up and prompts an error.
 # - Any value below "1" or a non-integer value will result in the default of 2 attempts.
-CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_ATTEMPTS=2
+CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_ATTEMPTS=5
 # General connection and DNS testing
 # - IP to ping when checking network connectivity. Default: 9.9.9.9 (Quad9 DNS IP)
-CONFIG_CHECK_CONNECTION_IP=9.9.9.9
+CONFIG_CHECK_CONNECTION_IP=127.0.0.1
 # - Domain to ping when checking DNS resolver. Default: dns9.quad9.net (Quad9 DNS domain)
-CONFIG_CHECK_DNS_DOMAIN=dns9.quad9.net
+CONFIG_CHECK_DNS_DOMAIN=localhost

 # DietPi checks for updates: Allows DietPi to check for updates on a daily basis and boot using a less 1 KiB file download.
 CONFIG_CHECK_DIETPI_UPDATES=1

 # Network time sync: 0=disabled | 1=boot only | 2=boot + daily | 3=boot + hourly | 4=Daemon + Drift
-CONFIG_NTP_MODE=2
+CONFIG_NTP_MODE=0

 # Serial Console: Set to 0 if you do not require serial console.
-CONFIG_SERIAL_CONSOLE_ENABLE=1
+CONFIG_SERIAL_CONSOLE_ENABLE=0

 # Soundcard
-CONFIG_SOUNDCARD=none
+CONFIG_SOUNDCARD=usb-dac

 # LCD Panel addon
 # - Do not modify, you must use dietpi-config to configure/set options

Complete dietpi.txt file here:

# IMPORTANT:
# - This is intended for advanced users, unless you know what you are doing, do not edit this file. Please use the DietPi programs instead.
# - Do not remove uncommented lines, as the items are scraped by DietPi programs, on demand.

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# DietPi-Automation settings, applied on first boot of DietPi only, ONCE!
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
##### Language/Regional Options #####
# Locale: eg: "en_GB.UTF-8" / "de_DE.UTF-8" | One entry and UTF-8 ONLY!
AUTO_SETUP_LOCALE=en_US.UTF-8

# Keyboard Layout eg: "gb" / "us" / "de" / "fr"
AUTO_SETUP_KEYBOARD_LAYOUT=us

# Timezone eg: "Europe/London" / "America/New_York" | Full list (TZ*): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones
AUTO_SETUP_TIMEZONE=America/Los_Angeles

##### Networking Options #####
# Enable Ethernet or WiFi adapter: 1=enable | 0=disable
# - If both Ethernet and WiFi are enabled, WiFi will take priority and Ethernet will be disabled.
# - If using WiFi, please edit dietpi-wifi.txt to pre-enter credentials.
AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETHERNET_ENABLED=0
AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_ENABLED=1

# Force ethernet speeds: 0=automatic speed | 10 = 10Mbit | 100 = 100Mbit etc
# - This is mainly aimed at Pine A64 which may have an HW issue that causes unstable 1Gbit link.
AUTO_SETUP_NET_ETH_FORCE_SPEED=0

# WiFi country code: 2 uppercase character value (e.g. GB US DE JP): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2
AUTO_SETUP_NET_WIFI_COUNTRY_CODE=US

# Enter your Static Network details below, if applicable.
AUTO_SETUP_NET_USESTATIC=0
AUTO_SETUP_NET_STATIC_IP=192.168.0.100
AUTO_SETUP_NET_STATIC_MASK=255.255.255.0
AUTO_SETUP_NET_STATIC_GATEWAY=192.168.0.1
AUTO_SETUP_NET_STATIC_DNS=9.9.9.9

# Hostname
AUTO_SETUP_NET_HOSTNAME=name

##### Misc Options #####
# Swapfile size to generate: 0=disable | 1=auto (2GB-RAM = size) | 2+=manual (MB)
AUTO_SETUP_SWAPFILE_SIZE=1
# Swapfile location
AUTO_SETUP_SWAPFILE_LOCATION=/var/swap

# Disable HDMI output (and GPU/VPU where supported) for supported devices: RPi, Odroid C1, Odroid C2
AUTO_SETUP_HEADLESS=0

# Unmask (enable) systemd-logind service, which is masked by default on DietPi
AUTO_UNMASK_LOGIND=0

# Custom Script (pre-networking and pre-DietPi install)
# - Allows you to automatically execute a custom script before network is up on first boot.
# - Copy your script to /boot/Automation_Custom_PreScript.sh and it will be executed automatically.
# - Executed script log: /var/tmp/dietpi/logs/dietpi-automation_custom_prescript.log

# Custom Script (post-networking and post-DietPi install)
# - Allows you to automatically execute a custom script at the end of DietPi install.
# - Option 0 = Copy your script to /boot/Automation_Custom_Script.sh and it will be executed automatically.
# - Option 1 = Host your script online, then use e.g. AUTO_SETUP_CUSTOM_SCRIPT_EXEC=https://myweb.com/myscript.sh and it will be downloaded and executed automatically.
# - Executed script log: /var/tmp/dietpi/logs/dietpi-automation_custom_script.log
AUTO_SETUP_CUSTOM_SCRIPT_EXEC=0

##### Software Options #####
# SSH Server Selection: 0=none/custom | -1=Dropbear | -2=OpenSSH
AUTO_SETUP_SSH_SERVER_INDEX=-1

# File Server Selection: 0=none/custom | -1=ProFTP | -2=Samba
AUTO_SETUP_FILE_SERVER_INDEX=0

# Logging Mode Selection: 0=none/custom | -1=RAMlog 1h clear | -2=RAMlog 1h save clear | -3=rsyslog + logrotate
AUTO_SETUP_LOGGING_INDEX=-1
# RAMlog max tmpfs size (MB). 50MB should be fine for single use. 200MB+ for heavy webserver and access log etc.
AUTO_SETUP_RAMLOG_MAXSIZE=50

# Webserver Preference Selection: 0=Apache2 | -1=Nginx | -2=Lighttpd
# - This will be ignored if you have manually selected any webserver stack.
AUTO_SETUP_WEB_SERVER_INDEX=-2

# DietPi-Autostart: 0=Console | 7=Console autologin | 1=Kodi | 2=Desktop autologin | 16=Desktop | 3=RetroPie | 4=OpenTyrian | 5=DietPi-Cloudshell | 6=Amiberry fast boot | 8=Amiberry standard boot | 9=DDX-Rebirth | 10=CAVA Spectrum | 11=Chromium kiosk | 14=Custom autostart service
# - This will be effective on 2nd boot, after firstrun update and installs have been done.
# - Related software titles must be installed either on firstrun installs or via AUTO_SETUP_AUTOMATED=1 + AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID (see below).
AUTO_SETUP_AUTOSTART_TARGET_INDEX=0
# Autologin user name
# - This user must exist before firstrun installs, otherwise it will be reverted to root.
# - Applies to all autostart options but: 0, 6, 14 and 16
AUTO_SETUP_AUTOSTART_LOGIN_USER=root

##### Non-interactive Firstrun Setup #####
# On first login, run update, initial setup and software installs without any user input
# - Setting this to "1" is required for below settings to take effect
# - It is HIGHLY recommended to also set CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK=2, to force infinite wait for network connection during boot and prevent connection timeout errors.
AUTO_SETUP_AUTOMATED=1

# Global Password to be applied for the system
# - Affects user "root" and "dietpi" login passwords, and, all software installed by dietpi-software, that requires a login password
# - WARN: Passwords with any of the following characters are not supported: \"$
AUTO_SETUP_GLOBAL_PASSWORD=dietpi

# Software to automatically install
# - List of available software IDs: https://github.com/MichaIng/DietPi/wiki/DietPi-Software-list
# - Add as many entries as you wish, one each line.
# - DietPi will automatically install all pre-reqs (e.g. ALSA/X11 for desktops etc)
# - E.g. the following (without the leading "#") will install the LXDE desktop automatically on first boot:
AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID=5
AUTO_SETUP_INSTALL_SOFTWARE_ID=121

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# Misc DietPi program settings
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# DietPi-Survey: 1=opt in | 0=opt out | -1=ask on first call
# - https://dietpi.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=34#p34
SURVEY_OPTED_IN=0

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# DietPi-Config settings
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# CPU Governor: powersave | conservative | ondemand | performance
CONFIG_CPU_GOVERNOR=ondemand
# Ondemand Sampling Rate | Min value: 10000 microseconds (10ms)
CONFIG_CPU_ONDEMAND_SAMPLE_RATE=25000
# Ondemand Sampling Down Factor: Samling Rate * Down Factor / 1000 = ms (40 = 1000ms when sampling rate is 25000)
CONFIG_CPU_ONDEMAND_SAMPLE_DOWNFACTOR=40
# Throttle Up Percentage: Percentage of average CPU usage during samling rate at which CPU will be throttled up/down
CONFIG_CPU_USAGE_THROTTLE_UP=50

# CPU Frequency Limits: Disabled=disabled
# - Intel CPUs use a percentage value (%) from 0-100, eg: 55
# - All other devices must use a specific MHz value, eg: 1600
# - Has no effect on RPi, please set "arm_freq" and "arm_freq_min" in config.txt instead.
CONFIG_CPU_MAX_FREQ=Disabled
CONFIG_CPU_MIN_FREQ=Disabled

# Disable Intel-based turbo/boost stepping. This flag should not be required, setting <100% MAX frequency should disable Turbo on Intel CPUs.
CONFIG_CPU_DISABLE_TURBO=0

# System-wide proxy settings
# - Do not modify, you must use dietpi-config > "Network Options: Adapters" to apply
CONFIG_PROXY_ADDRESS=MyProxyServer.com
CONFIG_PROXY_PORT=8080
CONFIG_PROXY_USERNAME=
CONFIG_PROXY_PASSWORD=

# Delay boot until network is established: 0=disabled | 1=10 second wait max (default) | 2=infinite wait
CONFIG_BOOT_WAIT_FOR_NETWORK=2

# Connection timeout in seconds, before G_CHECK_URL assumes the URL is dead. Increase if you have a "flaky" connection or slow DNS resolver.
# - Set this to "0" to allow unlimited time, however this is not recommended to avoid unlimited hanging background scripts, e.g. daily DietPi update check.
# - A negative or non-integer value will result in the default of 10 seconds.
CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_TIMEOUT=300
# Connection attempts with above timeout each, before G_CHECK_URL is giving up and prompts an error.
# - Any value below "1" or a non-integer value will result in the default of 2 attempts.
CONFIG_G_CHECK_URL_ATTEMPTS=5
# General connection and DNS testing
# - IP to ping when checking network connectivity. Default: 9.9.9.9 (Quad9 DNS IP)
CONFIG_CHECK_CONNECTION_IP=127.0.0.1
# - Domain to ping when checking DNS resolver. Default: dns9.quad9.net (Quad9 DNS domain)
CONFIG_CHECK_DNS_DOMAIN=localhost

# DietPi checks for updates: Allows DietPi to check for updates on a daily basis and boot using a less 1 KiB file download.
CONFIG_CHECK_DIETPI_UPDATES=1

# Network time sync: 0=disabled | 1=boot only | 2=boot + daily | 3=boot + hourly | 4=Daemon + Drift
CONFIG_NTP_MODE=0

# Serial Console: Set to 0 if you do not require serial console.
CONFIG_SERIAL_CONSOLE_ENABLE=0

# Soundcard
CONFIG_SOUNDCARD=usb-dac

# LCD Panel addon
# - Do not modify, you must use dietpi-config to configure/set options
CONFIG_LCDPANEL=none

# IPv6
CONFIG_ENABLE_IPV6=1

# Prefer IPv4 with APT and wget, NB: This has no effect if IPv6 is disabled anyway!
CONFIG_PREFER_IPV4=1

# APT mirrors which are applied to /etc/apt/sources.list | Values here will also be applied during 1st run setup
# - Raspbian: https://www.raspbian.org/RaspbianMirrors
CONFIG_APT_RASPBIAN_MIRROR=http://raspbian.raspberrypi.org/raspbian/
# - Debian: https://www.debian.org/mirror/official#list
CONFIG_APT_DEBIAN_MIRROR=https://deb.debian.org/debian/

# NTP mirror, applied to /etc/ntp.conf
# - For a full list, please see: https://www.ntppool.org/zone/@
# - Please remove the initial integer and full stop from the value (removing "0."), eg: debian.pool.ntp.org
CONFIG_NTP_MIRROR=debian.pool.ntp.org

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# DietPi-Software settings
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Enter your EmonCMS.org write API key here. It will be applied automatically during EmonPi/Hub install.
# - Eg: SOFTWARE_EMONHUB_APIKEY=b4dfmk2o203mmxx93a
SOFTWARE_EMONHUB_APIKEY=

# VNC Server
SOFTWARE_VNCSERVER_WIDTH=1280
SOFTWARE_VNCSERVER_HEIGHT=720
SOFTWARE_VNCSERVER_DEPTH=16
SOFTWARE_VNCSERVER_DISPLAY_INDEX=1
SOFTWARE_VNCSERVER_SHARE_DESKTOP=0

# ownCloud/Nextcloud
# - Optional username for admin account, the default is 'admin', applied during install
SOFTWARE_OWNCLOUD_NEXTCLOUD_USERNAME=admin
# - Optional data directory, default is "/mnt/dietpi_userdata/owncloud_data" respectively "/mnt/dietpi_userdata/nextcloud_data", applied during install
#   NB: This option is for advanced users. For full compatibility, please keep this options defaults, and, use dietpi-drive_manager to move the DietPi user data location.
SOFTWARE_OWNCLOUD_DATADIR=/mnt/dietpi_userdata/owncloud_data
SOFTWARE_NEXTCLOUD_DATADIR=/mnt/dietpi_userdata/nextcloud_data

# WiFi Hotspot
SOFTWARE_WIFI_HOTSPOT_SSID=DietPi-HotSpot
# - Key requires a minimum of 8 characters
SOFTWARE_WIFI_HOTSPOT_KEY=dietpihotspot
SOFTWARE_WIFI_HOTSPOT_CHANNEL=3

# X.org
# - DPI 96(default) 120(+25%) 144(+50%) 168(+75%) 192(+100%)
SOFTWARE_XORG_DPI=96

# Chromium
SOFTWARE_CHROMIUM_RES_X=1280
SOFTWARE_CHROMIUM_RES_Y=720
SOFTWARE_CHROMIUM_AUTOSTART_URL=https://dietpi.com

# Home Assistant
# - Optional Python build dependencies and modules, possibly required for certain HA components
#   Space separated list (no quotation!), will be installed together with Home Assistant automatically, if present
SOFTWARE_HOMEASSISTANT_APT_DEPS=
#   Add Python modules with version string at best, e.g.: firstModule==1.2.3 secondModule==4.5.6
SOFTWARE_HOMEASSISTANT_PIP_DEPS=

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# Dev settings
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEV_GITBRANCH=master
DEV_GITOWNER=MichaIng

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# D I E T - P I
# Settings, automatically added by dietpi-update
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[dsnyder0pc]

Diff showing my changes to dietpi-wifi.txt to enable Wi-Fi boot (of course, I used the actual SSID and password):

--- /Users/dsnyder/tmp/dietpi-wifi.txt  2020-06-08 10:08:00.000000000 -0700
+++ dietpi-wifi.txt 2020-06-13 16:01:12.000000000 -0700
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 #---------------------------------------------------------------
 # Entry 0
 # - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
-aWIFI_SSID[0]=''
+aWIFI_SSID[0]='my_ssid'
 # - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
-aWIFI_KEY[0]=''
+aWIFI_KEY[0]='my_password'
 # - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
 aWIFI_KEYMGR[0]='WPA-PSK'
 # - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above

Complete dietpi-wifi.txt file here:

#---------------------------------------------------------------
# Entry 0
# - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
aWIFI_SSID[0]='my_ssid'
# - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
aWIFI_KEY[0]='my_password'
# - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
aWIFI_KEYMGR[0]='WPA-PSK'
# - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above
aWIFI_PROTO[0]=''
aWIFI_PAIRWISE[0]=''
aWIFI_AUTH_ALG[0]=''
aWIFI_EAP[0]=''
aWIFI_IDENTITY[0]=''
aWIFI_PASSWORD[0]=''
aWIFI_PHASE1[0]=''
aWIFI_PHASE2[0]=''
# - Path to the certificate file, e.g.: /boot/mycert.cer
aWIFI_CERT[0]=''
#---------------------------------------------------------------
# Entry 1
# - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
aWIFI_SSID[1]=''
# - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
aWIFI_KEY[1]=''
# - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
aWIFI_KEYMGR[1]='WPA-PSK'
# - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above
aWIFI_PROTO[1]=''
aWIFI_PAIRWISE[1]=''
aWIFI_AUTH_ALG[1]=''
aWIFI_EAP[1]=''
aWIFI_IDENTITY[1]=''
aWIFI_PASSWORD[1]=''
aWIFI_PHASE1[1]=''
aWIFI_PHASE2[1]=''
# - Path to the certificate file, e.g.: /boot/mycert.cer
aWIFI_CERT[1]=''
#---------------------------------------------------------------
# Entry 2
# - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
aWIFI_SSID[2]=''
# - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
aWIFI_KEY[2]=''
# - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
aWIFI_KEYMGR[2]='WPA-PSK'
# - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above
aWIFI_PROTO[2]=''
aWIFI_PAIRWISE[2]=''
aWIFI_AUTH_ALG[2]=''
aWIFI_EAP[2]=''
aWIFI_IDENTITY[2]=''
aWIFI_PASSWORD[2]=''
aWIFI_PHASE1[2]=''
aWIFI_PHASE2[2]=''
# - Path to the certificate file, e.g.: /boot/mycert.cer
aWIFI_CERT[2]=''
#---------------------------------------------------------------
# Entry 3
# - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
aWIFI_SSID[3]=''
# - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
aWIFI_KEY[3]=''
# - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
aWIFI_KEYMGR[3]='WPA-PSK'
# - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above
aWIFI_PROTO[3]=''
aWIFI_PAIRWISE[3]=''
aWIFI_AUTH_ALG[3]=''
aWIFI_EAP[3]=''
aWIFI_IDENTITY[3]=''
aWIFI_PASSWORD[3]=''
aWIFI_PHASE1[3]=''
aWIFI_PHASE2[3]=''
# - Path to the certificate file, e.g.: /boot/mycert.cer
aWIFI_CERT[3]=''
#---------------------------------------------------------------
# Entry 4
# - WiFi SSID: required, case sensitive
aWIFI_SSID[4]=''
# - WiFi key: If no key/open, leave this blank
aWIFI_KEY[4]=''
# - Key type: NONE (no key/open) | WPA-PSK | WEP | WPA-EAP (then use settings below)
aWIFI_KEYMGR[4]='WPA-PSK'
# - WPA-EAP options: Only fill if WPA-EAP is set above
aWIFI_PROTO[4]=''
aWIFI_PAIRWISE[4]=''
aWIFI_AUTH_ALG[4]=''
aWIFI_EAP[4]=''
aWIFI_IDENTITY[4]=''
aWIFI_PASSWORD[4]=''
aWIFI_PHASE1[4]=''
aWIFI_PHASE2[4]=''
# - Path to the certificate file, e.g.: /boot/mycert.cer
aWIFI_CERT[4]=''

[dsnyder0pc]

Verification of issue with default values for. CONFIG_CHECK_CONNECTION_IP and CONFIG_CHECK_DNS_DOMAIN: https://youtu.be/eUxdUlSOWuc

[StephanStS]

@dsnyder0pc: Could this be similar to #3583?
Could you check this area of the issue?

[dsnyder0pc]

I re-tested with the Jan 26th image for RPi ARMv6 Buster. First attempt failed because I had set CONFIG_NTP_MODE to 0 as part of my troubleshooting of the June 8th build. SSL Cert check fails when checking the mirror with certificate is not yet valid. After I re-enabling NTP, the January 26th image boots up on Wi-Fi just fine. Video of the installation here: https://youtu.be/MEG-_NkNGtw

Again, only things I changed were the initial image and CONFIG_NTP_MODE. I do not think CONFIG_NTP_MODE is affecting my June 8th image install attempts. Setting time/date was a red herring masking the original problem of not connecting to Wi-Fi.

@StephanStS - Not the same issue in my case. The RPi3 A+ has no support for wired Ethernet, so it's not possible to connect a LAN cable. First boot using Wi-Fi is the only way to install DietPi. :-\

[Joulinar]

I guess that's the issue

RTNETLINK answers: Operation not possible due to RF-kill

loos like the interface is soft blocked. A workaround could be following. Once hit by the issue, just exit the setup and do:

rfkill list all
rfkill unblock all
ip link set wlan0 up
/boot/dietpi/dietpi-login

On my RPi3B+ it's working

[dsnyder0pc]

I guess that's the issue

RTNETLINK answers: Operation not possible due to RF-kill

loos like the interface is soft blocked. A workaround could be following. Once hit by the issue, just exit the setup and do:

rfkill list all
rfkill unblock all
ip link set wlan0 up
/boot/dietpi/dietpi-login

On my RPi3B+ it's working

Helpful. I'll try putting those commands into /boot/Automation_Custom_PreScript.sh to see if that will get me past first boot on Wi-Fi. In case it's not obvious, the idea that I'm going after is a hands-off setup process once the microSD card is flashed and dietpi.txt/dietpi-wifi.txt are prepared. Thanks for suggestion.

[Joulinar]

As well you can use the image from January still.
The June image was just created to quickly add support for the new RPi4 8GB

In any case you will be updated to latest DietPi as well as all available updates for Raspberry OS will be applied.

[dsnyder0pc]

As well you can use the image from January still.
The June image was just created to quickly add support for the new RPi4 8GB

In any case you will be updated to latest DietPi as well as all available updates for Raspberry OS will be applied.

Is it still possible for folks to download the January 26th image? I don't see it available anymore. I've stashed a copy for folks to use who are following my Roon Bridge setup instructions, but that's not ideal. I'll let you know how this preScript test goes.

[Joulinar]

nope the image is not there on the official server. But if needed I can provide a private copy. Regarding your script. The rfkill unblock all would need to be applied on quite an early state to allow WiFi to connect.

Anyway I guess @MichaIng will correct the soft block error soon

[dsnyder0pc]

nope the image is not there on the official server. But if needed I can provide a private copy. Regarding your script. The rfkill unblock all would need to be applied on quite an early state to allow WiFi to connect.

Got it. I have a copy of the Jan 26th image on my own server. My challenge is that I have a few dozen folks every month who use my dietpi-setup script to customize their DietPi installation to create Roon Bridge endpoints. They are sad that this is not possible to do over Wi-Fi with the June 8th image. I just spent a few hours working with one of them over Zoom this afternoon. I'll send them to my private copy for now.

From what you are saying, it sounds like the Automation_Custom_PreScript.sh won't be run early enough. Comments in dietpi.txt suggested that it _might_ work, but I trust you. :)

# Custom Script (pre-networking and pre-DietPi install)
# - Allows you to automatically execute a custom script before network is up on first boot.
# - Copy your script to /boot/Automation_Custom_PreScript.sh and it will be executed automatically.
# - Executed script log: /var/tmp/dietpi/logs/dietpi-automation_custom_prescript.log

Thanks for adding the tags and for your follow-up. Hoping this is something that can be sorted soon. I'm happy to help with testing.

[dsnyder0pc]

@Joulinar - I have some partial good news. I modified my dietpi-setup script to drop a Automation_Custom_PreScript.sh file onto the microSD card after making its edits. Contents are just this:

rfkill list all
rfkill unblock all
ip link set wlan0 up

(diff here)

Apparently, the preScript script actually does run early enough in the boot process to have the desired effect. :-). It worked for my RPi3 A+. Video here: https://youtu.be/vSymzrHXtLE

Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[dsnyder0pc]

Success with RPi4 as well! https://youtu.be/4thlkQfcXsA

diff updated slightly to only create the preScript if Wi-Fi is used. :)

[MichaIng]

Hey guys, many thanks for reporting. rfkill is driving me nuts... It's too bad that AFAIK removing the userland binary does not automatically unblock all devices since this is a kernel feature. Just checked it:

Since we never block (only unblock as failsafe step when enabling) WiFi, this must be the case for the current Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit) image already.

Okay I always wanted to assure that rfkill unblock all has the expected result and then do that withinDietPi-PREP, manually remove the store files for systemd-rfkill and remove the rfkill package then from our images. Let's see if removing the systemd-rfkill files is enough for a quick fix on the RPi image.

[StephanStS]

@StephanStS - Not the same issue in my case. The RPi3 A+ has no support for wired Ethernet, so it's not possible to connect a LAN cable. First boot using Wi-Fi is the only way to install DietPi. :-\

@dsnyder0pc: For these issues I gain an adapter USB to Ethernet (one with USB-A, e.g. for my 3A+ and one with Micro-USB, e.g. for my Pi Zero W. They often helped quite much for the "first time setup until WiFi runs". Only a few Euros with great time benefit...

[MichaIng]

New image is up without rfkill soft block in place: https://dietpi.com/downloads/images/DietPi_RPi-ARMv6-Buster.7z

[dsnyder0pc]

New image is up without rfkill soft block in place: https://dietpi.com/downloads/images/DietPi_RPi-ARMv6-Buster.7z

Cool. I'll test in a bit on my RPi4 and RPi 3 A+ and let you know how it goes. Thanks!

[dsnyder0pc]

New image is up without rfkill soft block in place: https://dietpi.com/downloads/images/DietPi_RPi-ARMv6-Buster.7z

Okay. I've re-run the tests. First time I tried without my workaround script in place, it failed, but I was not recording then. Not sure what happened. Likely something on my end. Here are videos of my test results in case you're curious about how things went in more detail.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMl09rJ6zKCnYsxyD67BP4Cy7rF8Nq9YK

Thanks again for your help. Good hunting!

[MichaIng]

Many thanks for testing and creating this nice, I'd say professional, recordings. Since the second attempt without workaround had no blocked WiFi I guess the first time you might have gotten a Cloudflare-cached version of the old image. I forced a cache reset for this file but not sure how immediate this happens 😉.

Now that I see how long the time sync can take, I get the idea to bring it back to background. The problem is that simply using & allows the script to continue, but the service will still wait for it to finish before boot continues. Hopefully nohup and/or disown allows this. It can then fail silently, however in headless environment its just the same now and dietpi-update + dietpi-software rerun it anyway if not successful before.