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    Is my wireless card suitable for Ubuntu 7.04

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by GRZ530, Apr 23, 2007.

  1. GRZ530

    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    I just tried live Ubuntu.It's quite fast running,however there are a pop up about my wireless card.Sorry for typing,i dont know how to capture desktop and saving in windows partition
    There is also a successful wireless connected pop up ,but i cant use firefox to surf web

    So what should i do now: there is any useful driver or back to XP agaib ??? Where to find a WHQL driver ???
     
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I just got 7.04 installed on my R60. The wireless worked right out of the box and I aint no guru. I have the 3945 Intel card as well.
     
  3. GRZ530

    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    did you have the warning box as i mentioned

    Would you pls show me your wireless connected status picture in Ubuntu
     
  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    That box should be checked, you want to use that driver. Then wireless should work perfectly.
     
  5. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    The wireless is working fine; the Intel card is well supported in Ubuntu. All that dialog box is telling you is that you are using proprietary hardware, and that proprietary software is being used to drive it. Basically, it's trying to get you to understand the consequences of using non-open source software, drivers, and hardware.

    If you can't surf the net fine with Firefox, you might want to try using a different browser such as Opera and see if it's a Firefox problem. Also check your proxy settings if you're using a proxy.
     
  6. GRZ530

    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    now it work :D

    and i install Ubuntu as 2nd OS,it run quite faster than XP (IMO)

    i cant image how easily install,just create 2 partition (ext,swap) in Xp,boot cd and spend a short time installing Ubuntu
     
  7. GRZ530

    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    After one night well using wireless,it cant work anymore (i didnt change option or something like that)

    there is still available signal and wireless received well but i cant use internet anymore,i boot back to Xp and test router because the wireless signal sometimes is limited but they work well.I back to Ubuntu again but cant access internet ....

    What's problem w/ my ubuntu???
     
  8. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    You may want to check the settings on the router. If the wireless card is still showing the signal and showing it strong, then it's most likely some kind of security "feature" on your router trying to block out unwanted traffic. But I'm not a networking guy, so I don't know for sure.