Re: Wireless Connection w/Ubuntu

["elijah rutschman" <elijahr gmail com>]

On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 8:33 AM, Rich Taylor <rtaylor scss org> wrote:

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I have a Linksys card. I have tried to set up the connection giving the ESSID info and the WEP key info. It is also set for DCHP. Everything says that it should see the system, but nothing. The wireless controller is recognized, but it will not see the router.

What model linksys card do you have?  It's important to note the exact model and version number.  For instance, I have a Linksys WUSB11, v2.8, which uses different drivers than say, a v2.6 or 1.0 might.  In fact, your card may not have Linux drivers.
When you say "it will not see the router", do you mean that NetworkManager does not list your wireless router's SSID?
Or, is it the case that the access point's SSID is listed by NetworkManager, but you simply cannot resolve a connection after entering the WEP key information?  Try to enter the WEP key in its hexadecimal format if you aren't already; I have noticed that there are inconsistencies in the way "WEP passwords" are generated from ASCII passwords by routers.  (Better yet, switch to a WPA or WPA2 password; WEP is easily cracked).

I have been to so many forums and websites with try this approaches that I am thoroughly confused by now. I like Ubuntu, but have also tried several other iterations of Linux including Mandriva, Kdu, etc. None of them see that darned card. I don't want to spend extra money on another wireless card only to find out that it does not work either.

Don't be dismayed by the large number of "try this" approaches.  The problem could be any number of things, and people are probably trying to help you narrow it down by offering a variety of suggestions.  It could be a driver issue, it could be a hardware issue, it could be an issue with the way the WEP key is being entered, etc.  Also, check the hardware compatibility list at www.linuxquestions.org if you are thinking of purchasing any equipment.  It is extensive and has user feedback.

Regards,
Elijah
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