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Gutsy wireless connection does not work/ wired works
Hello, I'm new to Linux. I just installed the Ubuntu Gutsy distro.
I'm having Trouble accessing my wireless internet connection even though my wired connection works fine. At the top right corner, I can view my SSID but cannot connect wirelessly. Linux tries connecting wirelessly, then ultimately settles on the wired connection (which seems to work). I've tried physically disconnecting my wired connection because I've heard there might be issues having a wired and wireless connection. Also I've tried to manually connect to the wireless connection by accessing System > Administration > Network In the 'Connections' tab, I've selected 'Wireless Connection' and clicked 'Properties.' Under WIRELESS SETTINGS> I've set my ESSID to NETGEAR; set password type to WPA personal; left the password field empty because I do not have a WPA security-enabled network. Under CONNECTION SETTINGS> Automatic Configuration DHCP Some relevant info: PC: Dell Dimension 4600 wireless card: DWL G510 02:01.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications, Inc. AR2413 802.11bg NIC (rev 01) 02:02.0 Modem: Broadcom Corporation BCM4212 v.90 56k modem (rev 02) 02:08.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82562EZ 10/100 Ethernet Controller (rev 02) ----------- ROUTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ------------ Netgear Wireless Router ESSID: NETGEAR REGION: CANADA CHANNEL: 11 Wireless Access Point [x] Enable Access Point [x] Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) Wireless Card Access List MAC Address of wireless card has been inputted Security Encryption WEP Authentication Type: Automatic Encryption Strength: Disable ------------------------------------------- Code:
aio85@milkyway:~$ ifconfig------------------------------------------- Code:
aio85@milkyway:~$ iwconfig |
If you aren't using a WPA protected network, then you probably shouldn't be setting the password type to WPA personal. There should be a "None" option. Try using that instead. Unless I'm remembering wrong...
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I'd unplug the wired Ethernet connection if you're trying to get the wireless to work. Using two NICs to access the same subnet can cause problems.
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hey wildcat22, there is no 'none' selection under password type.
pentode, i tried to physically disconnect my lan cable from the socket and tried subsequently to connect to the SSID wireless network (which ironically is found). anyone have any ideas? this is critical. |
Run the commands (as root) ifconfig and iwconfig again and post the results. I'd leave the Ethernet port unplugged until you get wireless working.
Can you turn off security on the router temporarily? |
Have you checked out Ubuntu's Docs to look for ideas there?
Check this for starters: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WiFiHowTo And there are links for cards similar to yours here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/TitleIndex under Wifi/DWL I agree with pentode, as a sanity check, turn off the security on the router, and/or try different combinations of authentication/encryption. You also might try completely disabling the wired connection, rather than just unplugging it, just to make sure. That's all I have at the moment... |
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