[ubuntu-uk] Final Upgrade to Lucid, not worked completely

[Barry Titterton]

On Sun, 2010-05-02 at 18:11 +0100, NTLWorld wrote:
> On Sun, 2010-05-02 at 13:20 +0100, NTLWorld wrote:
> > I have a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v - Ubuntu Lucid - not dual boot.  I
> > installed the Broadcom driver and it worked straight out of the box.
> > Mind you, my Linksys wi-fi is operating unsecured.  I'll have to try
> > putting a key in to the wi-fi hub and see whether I get the same problem
> 
> I now have a key on my wi-fi.  When I first put one in, Linux would not
> let me in as the WEP key was too short,  Windows didn't seem to have any
> idea that this was the case.  For some reason I don't understand,
> switching from 64 bit encryption to 128 bit allowed me to havew a short
> key.  os illogical.  But now it works OK.  About time I had a secured
> connection anyway.  Glad I was prompted.  Wish I could solve the
> original problem.  Try using a different key.  The recommended number of
> characters is on my Linksys setup screen.  It accepts less.
> Regards,	Barry. 
> 
> -- 
> NTLWorld <b.drake at ntlworld.com>
> 
> 
WEP isn't secure, it is easily broken. You should try using WPA
encryption if your router has the option.

Barry T.