Ok, I haven't used Linux in a good couple of years, so I've forgotten everything.

What I do remember is that after a fresh install when I first got red hat, my machine connected to the internet without a problem. I have a Sony Vaio PCG-036 and when I looked up compatability issues for my hardware it said I was cool for the install.

Any I deas on what's going on? Linux has been on this machine before and working great. (Both Mandrake and Red Hat.) Before the format I had XP installed and the network jack was ok, so I know it's not a physical issue.

Also, once I get this resolved, how would I go about finding drivers for a wireless card?

Thanks in advance for any help that can be given!

-David

Hi and welcome to LQ.

Red Hat 9 is fairly old, I believe- perhaps the stuff I'll suggest won't work.
you are sure that your IP stuff is set up, all proxies and gateways (if any) set up?
wifi? I have heard that the new stable 2.6 kernel is more friendly to wifi.

hope this helps.
titanium_geek

Yea, I gave up on it. I just aquired Mandriva 2006 last week and I'm determined to get it to work. I finally got my landline connection to work, but my wireless is still on the fritz. I used the wiki we have here to set up my wireless and I can see my wireless network, but I can't connect to the internet or ping my router or ping my machine in return. I have connected to the DHCP on my network because I have been assigned an IP address.

It's a step forward, but I'm still stuck. what good is having a wireless router if you cant go wireless? LOL.

If you're still around Titanium, I'd appreciate your help again!

Thanks!

yeah I'm still around, Mandriva is much newer. Have you tweaked the settings under the wireless stuff?

Sorry, my linux hdd died a death so I'm not the best source to ask.

titanium_geek

Yea I have. Played around with everything for about four hours last night to no avail. Do you know someone around here that might be able to help? I appreciate you getting back to me man. Thanks!

I think the best way to get your question answered would be to start a new thread with a good title- maybe in the wireless forum.

hope this helps!

titanium_geek