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  • 08-04-2009 05:18PM
    #1
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭


    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 ?


Comments

  • #2
    Jimmy.Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭Jimmy.Joe


    What wireless card do you have?


  • #3
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    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.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,116 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


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


  • #5
    tpotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭tpotter


    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...


  • #6
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    Thanks, I will try this tomorrow.


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