[ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420

[Stephen Drake]

On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 18:06 +0000, james at btguk.org wrote:
> Robert,
> 
> It just wont find the wifi full stop.
> 
> James
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My dad's D420 had an Intel 3945abg card, which works fine with the live
CD (can't convince him to install yet) out of the box. From what I
remember you get the option of an Intel card (Pro/Wireless 3945abg) or
Dell's own Truemobile (Broadcom) when you order. It has been a while
since I last looked, so this might have changed.

It should still be recognised by the system, even if Network Manager
fails to see it. Try looking in the System -> Preferences -> Hardware
Information utility to identify the card or open a terminal and run
lspci.

If it's a Broadcom card then I would recommend the Restricted Drivers
Manager and this wiki page. You will need to download some firmware for
it to work. So if you don't have a wired connection, boot Windows then
download the firmware file and transfer it across from the Windows
partition. 
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx 

Steve