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    Ubuntu/XPS M1530 - WiFi Issues

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by AussieVesti, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. AussieVesti

    AussieVesti Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm currently running a dual boot with Windows Vista & Ubuntu 8.04 on a Dell XPS M1530. The laptop's wireless network driver is an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG.

    I've previously been able to connect to a wireless network running Ubuntu twice but some how it is incapable of doing that at this time. One indicator which may help resolve the problem is the fact that the WiFi light on the top strip of the keyboard doesn't light up. Often this lights up when loading Windows, right after the BIOS.
     
    AussieVesti, Aug 11, 2008
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  2. archer7

    archer7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Your wireless card might have an on/off switch, so you have to make sure that it is turned on when you shut down Windows so that linux can use it. I'm sure there's a way to use the switch in linux, but I don't know it.

    Also, you should make sure the proper module is loaded.

    Code: 
    $ lsmod | grep 'ipw3945'
    If the above command does not output anything, you will have to load the module manually.

    Code: 
    # modprobe ipw3945
     
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  3. Fittersman

    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    did you just do a recent kernel upgrade?

    if so, when you boot up and get the grub loader there should be something like this:

    ubuntu [new version]
    ubuntu recovery [new version]
    ubuntu [older version] <--- TRY THIS ONE and see if the wireless works
    ubuntu recovery [older version]

    unless you shut off the option that saves older kernel versions
     
    Fittersman, Aug 11, 2008
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