Trouble connecting to wireless internet

flags2fly · 03-04-2012, 08:18 PM

I have a Dell Mini, it has Ubuntu 11.10 as the only operating system, it also has a wireless card installed in it but when I try to connect to any wirelesss it tells me " firmware missing" How can I fix this?
Please keep in mind when answering I am not computer savy talk to me like you would a beginer Thank You.

yooy · 03-05-2012, 12:38 AM

If you can't install drivers for your wireless card, than you can try Linux distro like Mint that comes with drivers pre-installed. You can boot Linux Mint from usb drive so you can try if it works with your wireless card. Please tell us your wireless card model for better answers.

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RockDoctor · 03-05-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by flags2fly

I have a Dell Mini, it has Ubuntu 11.10 as the only operating system, it also has a wireless card installed in it but when I try to connect to any wirelesss it tells me " firmware missing" How can I fix this?
Please keep in mind when answering I am not computer savy talk to me like you would a beginer Thank You.

Firmware explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware
Your mini's internal wireless card apparently needs additional firmware to operate. Perhaps this link will help: http://www.ubuntumini.com/2010/10/br...er-fix-in.html

flags2fly · 03-07-2012, 08:51 AM

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH YOU ROCK!!!!!! with all your help I undestand a bet more and my problem is solved.