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    How to make internet work on Ubuntu (I'manewbie)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by KonstantinDK, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. KonstantinDK

    KonstantinDK Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, I decided to try out Linix. The first problem is when I start it, I got no internet. I plug in a cable from my modem into my laptop to get internet. It did offfer me to install few drivers, including some Smartlink modem smth, but I don't have internet to download them. I got this laptop http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152099
    Intel 5100 and realetk RTL8168 I think. What can I do?

    P.S. I'm dualbooting with Windows 7
     
    KonstantinDK, Sep 9, 2009
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  2. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    You may have to plug an ethernet connection into your laptop to download the drivers that ubuntu suggests. Once you've downloaded them through synaptic, you should be able to restart and access your wifi network. Usually the restricted drivers manager will help you do this very easily.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Sep 9, 2009
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  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    Your intel Wifi card should be supported right out of the box (mine was) and I have the 5300 which is just the bigger brother of your card. did you try the wifi?
     
    yuio, Sep 11, 2009
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