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Wireless problems on Dell Vostro 1520

  • 02-11-2012 12:37PM
    #1
    joe_dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've installed 12.10 on my old Dell Vostro 1520 but it doesn't recognise the wireless card.

    I'm a bit stuck as to what to do about it, anyone got any advice?

    Thanks
    Joe


Comments

  • #2
    joe_dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭joe_dunne


    After some searching online and opening the back of the laptop I think the card is an Intel Wifi Link 5300


  • #3
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    Run lsmod in a terminal and you'll know for sure. Ubuntu shouldn't have problems with Intel Wi-Fi cards though.

    EDIT: Run lspci, my mistake.


  • #4
    Stuxnet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Stuxnet


    if you have an ethernet cable and can connect wired to the internet for a few minutes do this, then press the windows button and start typing "software sources" open it, and select "additional drivers" tab, it'll download any missing wireless or graphics driver


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