I have installed Ubuntu 8.10 on my Dell desktop computer as well as my Dell laptop. Both computers had no trouble detecting hardware connecting to the internet with a wired connection to my D Link DI-524 router.

When I connect the TrendNet TEW-424UB network adapter to the notebook computer There is no green light indicating activity nor a blinking light indicating scanning. The adapter works fine when Windows XP Home Edition is booted up on both computers (I installed the dual boot option of Ubuntu.)

Being a real "Newbie" to Linux I do not have a clue as to how to resolve the problem. I am not familiar with any of the software programs used with the Ubuntu/Linux operating system.

I feel there must be a step by step coherent way of resolving this issue without a lot of technical speak; i.e. one geared to the limited experience of new user.

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks,
Roger

Install ndiswrapper then install the windows driver reboot and set up your card then all should work, here is the ubuntu how to: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...er/Ndiswrapper