Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Problem
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ERROR: Could not find Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
I've been googling and struggling for the pass few hour and still unable to connect wireless connection. Confirmed that the hardware is okay as it works in xp.
What are you trying to connect to? You need to configure the security settings to match the router you are trying to connect to.
There should be a file /etc/network/interfaces - you will want to configure it to apply the correct configuration settings when the interface is brought up. Post the contents of the file - there should be a stanza for eth1 - if not you'll need to add one using a text editor.
try downloading the new iwlwifi driver, cuz the ipw driver will be left behind... and for the connection try getting knetworkmanager or networkmanager for gnome..
I think aptitude install iwlwifi* will do the trick so would aptitude install knetworkmanager --> for kde
What are you trying to connect to? You need to configure the security settings to match the router you are trying to connect to.
There should be a file /etc/network/interfaces - you will want to configure it to apply the correct configuration settings when the interface is brought up. Post the contents of the file - there should be a stanza for eth1 - if not you'll need to add one using a text editor.
try downloading the new iwlwifi driver, cuz the ipw driver will be left behind... and for the connection try getting knetworkmanager or networkmanager for gnome..
I think aptitude install iwlwifi* will do the trick so would aptitude install knetworkmanager --> for kde
Installed both with aptitude as suggested,
knetworkmanger reports no wireless enabled :-(
Installed both with aptitude as suggested,
knetworkmanger reports no wireless enabled :-(
The iwlwifi drivers require a kernel patch and recompile if you're running a 2.6.23 or older kernel. Have a look at the install instructions on the Intel Wifi site.
The iwlwifi drivers require a kernel patch and recompile if you're running a 2.6.23 or older kernel. Have a look at the install instructions on the Intel Wifi site.
Thanks all for the info..
will try them out when I am back with my box, which may take more than 24 hours :-(
Can I ask why you're desperate? I'm running iwl3945 on a 2.6.23 kernel without trouble. If you follow the instructions on the site I linked to, patching and recompiling the kernel modules isn't that hard. If you want a slightly different wording, I wrote up what I did to get it working here.
Can I ask why you're desperate? I'm running iwl3945 on a 2.6.23 kernel without trouble. If you follow the instructions on the site I linked to, patching and recompiling the kernel modules isn't that hard. If you want a slightly different wording, I wrote up what I did to get it working here.
Frankly, I've done that process (mentioned in your link) many many times and it still doesn't work..... until now !!
YES !!!
I've finally lost my cool and start pressing the keyboard like a maniac and switching the wireless kill switch on and off...... and I get the wireless connection.
I slowly replayed my chaotic pressing of keys and finally found that toggling the wireless kill switch actually enables a connection.
Somehow (which is not logical) I need to toggle the kill switch while doing a dhclient eth1 command.
Anyway, THANKS for the patience and the help !!!!!
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