This might be related to sleep, hibernate, and power saving features.

On Jul 27, 2017 7:47 PM, <joe@actionline.com> wrote:

> I have several thinkpads with linux mint connected via wireless and all
> of them automatically connect when turned on and stay connected ...
> except on the most recent linux mint 18 installed thinkpad.
>
> Every time I close the lid it disconnects the wireless connection and I
> have to re-enter the network password to get it started again.
>
> What do I need to do to make it automatically connect and keep its
> connection?
>
> PS: I hate the KDE wallet nuisance and have it turned off.
> Please don't make me have to use it to achieve what I need.
>
>
>
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