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    How to set up Wifi connection in Ubuntu ?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Laptopaddict, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

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    How to set up Wifi connection in Ubuntu ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Aug 21, 2009
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    Well, first of all, what wireless card do you have? What do you have under System > Preferences > Network Connections? Do you have a network icon in your notification area?

    Cheers... :)
     
    pixelot, Aug 21, 2009
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  3. Laptopaddict

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    In Windows :

    "System" under control panel ?

    Don't see a "preferences" option there



    Found this under System/device manager/network adapters :Intel (R) WIFI Link 5300 AGN , is that it ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Aug 21, 2009
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    Yes, thats it. You will need to go to Network manager and add your Wifi connection along with supplying any sort of password that you are using with your network, if it is encrypted.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 21, 2009
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