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Old 02-24-2009, 12:05 AM   #1
RamziGhariani
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Finding a wireless connection

Hi, Im new to ubuntu, and I have installed 7.10 and I have no clue where to start on finding the network and putting in the passcode then having my internet. heh its as simple as clicking 2 buttons on windows so Im not sure how it would work on linux. step by step instructions, or even how to get started is appreciated.

Please and thanks
 
Old 02-24-2009, 02:36 AM   #2
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on gnome:
System -> System administration -> Network -> sth like "unlock" or "login" you have to give in the root password after that...
I'm working in another language so i'm not sure about the wording. You'll find it anyway.
Cheers, j

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Old 02-24-2009, 04:20 AM   #3
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in terminal just type in "wlassistant" ul figure things out by urself from there on, not shure if ubunutu has it tho, but try
 
Old 02-24-2009, 06:50 AM   #4
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wlassistant needs kde libs, about 26 MB all in all
 
Old 02-24-2009, 07:16 AM   #5
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well i guess i got lucky since im using backtrack 2 and they were pre installed it would b a simple solution for him to download them, no ?
 
Old 02-24-2009, 08:34 AM   #6
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about as simple as typing

sudo apt-get install wlassistant

But anyway I dont think it is necessary as the desktop (on ubuntu probably gnome) provides us with a gui for that.
 
  


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