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 Apr 28 2008, 08:53 AM
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 Forum Regular  Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 21-February 08 From: Stockton, UK Member No.: 191,594  |
Ok, as they all say, forgive me for beng a noob here! However i have just started using Ubuntu 7.10 on my Acer laptop, and although i have a LAN connection i cannot get the WLAN working, ive tried to follow instructions on the web but get lost at parts due to them not be overly clear. Can anyone point me to a good help topic/site/page or even detail what i need to do ? Thanks Steve -------------------- [ -- Steve -- ] Always having my tuppence worth! :: Computer Aid :: The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back |
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Apr 28 2008, 04:40 PM
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What kind of wireless card is it? Acer uses Atheros cards in a lot of there laptops so thats likely.
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Apr 29 2008, 02:17 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 21-February 08 From: Stockton, UK Member No.: 191,594 |
hey, thanks for the reply i have a Acer Aspire 3000 laptop, ive had a look but i cant find the the make or model number for the wireless card, havent had chance to have a look at the card itself -------------------- [ -- Steve -- ] Always having my tuppence worth! :: Computer Aid :: The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back |
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Apr 29 2008, 05:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 8-September 07 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 155,641 |
A google search of your laptop model turned up this review with the wireless card model listed down the page. It's a Broadcom 802.11G Wireless Adapter Broadcom's are know for working bad but it can be done. I found instructions here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/...1_(ndiswrapper) There kinda long but they should work they also require internet access but LAN works so that should be no problem.
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Apr 30 2008, 07:52 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 21-February 08 From: Stockton, UK Member No.: 191,594 |
Thanks Jackson, Looks like what i need, will have to have a butchers at the weekend, my free time is now taken up my the return of my 360 & GTA4    Cheers! -------------------- [ -- Steve -- ] Always having my tuppence worth! :: Computer Aid :: The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back |
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May 2 2008, 10:16 PM
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Before playing with ndiswrapper (most overrated piece of software ever), try turning on the Restricted Drivers Manager (look under System-> Administration).
That should install the Broadcom firmware and driver automagically. |
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