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wireless

locteau · 2009-04-08 16:18:08

hi Guys, I install Ubuntu 8.10 and need some help. My wireless network does not show up but all my Neighbour do. It also work fine on vista (dual boot). I tried to set it up has hidden work and does not connect. Any advices ?

08-04-2009 05:18PM

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hi Guys,

I install Ubuntu 8.10 and need some help.

My wireless network does not show up but all my Neighbour do.

It also work fine on vista (dual boot).

I tried to set it up has hidden work and does not connect.

Any advices ?

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#2 15-04-2009 03:57PM

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What wireless card do you have?

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#3 09-05-2009 10:40PM

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My apology, did not get the usual email notification

I have a intel wifi link 5100

it does see other networks but not mine, I tried to connect manually and does not work.

If pluged with cat5 it is fine.

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#4 10-05-2009 01:54AM

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is your network on a higher channel like 13
do you have it set to only g ?

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#5 18-05-2009 03:08PM

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Have you tried changing your wireless settings on the router? It might be a good idea to restore the router to its factory defaults and then go from there, especially since you are seeing other networks...

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#6 18-05-2009 04:55PM

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Thanks, I will try this tomorrow.

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