Re: Wireless Connection w/Ubuntu

[Kevin Hunter <hunteke earlham edu>]

On 09/25/2008 09:33 AM, Rich Taylor wrote:
> [skimmed message about wireless card not working on multiple distros]

> Looking for a sure-fire method of connecting wirelessly.

Hmm, a sure-fire method is a problem if it doesn't "just work" right
away.  Have you looked at your messages and logs from the kernel?

Standard diagnostics currently are best done from the commandline.
Start with first making sure the Linux kernel recognizes your hardware.
 Go from there.  Go to your command line
(Applications->Accessories->Terminal), maximize the window (for easier
viewing) and type lspci:

$ lspci

 # ... losta output
 # ... make sure you see something along the lines of your wireless card

# assuming it's there ...
$ tail -f /var/log/messages
  #... see what happens when you try to make your wireless card "work"

# if that doesn't enlighten try your syslog
$ tail -f /var/log/syslog
  #... same.  Attempt to make your wireless card work.

Good luck,

Kevin