wifi issue with Opensuse 12.1
as a total Newbie to Linux I am slightly overwhelmed by the command line and tweaks that are used to make certain hardware work.
I am running opensuse 12.1 on my Dell 1501 Inspiron and am totally frustrated by my systems inability to detect and run on my wifi router (belkin 801.11 n) In order to connect I either have to plug my cell phone in and activate a hot spot or plug directly into an ethernet cable. I have ordered a D-link DW 125 as I have seen some posts that this is the "end all" to this sort or problem. My question is: If the "end all" is not the end all, would it make more sense to install a different distro or drag my knuckles across the ground trying to understand the command line? Any and all help would be muchly appreciated. |
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I seem to recall that the process was, essentially, to: a.) ensure that wireless was enabled in the BIOS, b.) make sure that you have a box checked in the bottom of the "manage connections" dialog box (I think it was that dialog, anyhow) that says "enable wireless". I have seen some accounts where users had to press the wireless button (above F2 on the 1545). The process was actually easier than I had to go through enabling wireless access on my wife's Win7 laptop. I installed 12.2 while I was visiting relatives over Thanksgiving and had wireless almost working before we came home. (The sticking point was that all of wireless networks in that neighborhood had been locked down; I could see them but could get no farther than that. Bummer for me but I was glad to see they had security in mind.) Getting my Netgear router up and running was pretty simple once I found the PDF containing the manual configuration instructions. If you are able to scan for available access points, you're halfway there. If you don't see anything when you scan for wireless networks check that that checkbox is filled in and that you have the wireless hardware enabled in the BIOS. I assume you've gone into the Belkin (caveat: I have no idea what is involved in the setup of the Belkin hardware) and defined a recognizable SSID, say something like "oldeskulenet". Then when you go into the network connection utility you should see "oldeskulenet" when you scan for networks. Sorry if this is all very general. Please post more details as to what you've tried and what you're seeing. Quote:
Again... I hope some this helps. -- Rick |
Rick,
Thanks for your advice based upon personal experience. I have been a WinDon't user since 3.1 and have cursed it on a daily basis. Now that I installed opensuse12.1 I am experiencing the fun and frustration of Linux. Fun because the forums and other users are great. Frustration because if one doesn't understand the command line it can be overwhelming. I shall try what you have suggested and will let you know the results. Once again-Thanks! |
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And as they say: Have a lot of fun... -- Rick |
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