[ubuntu-uk] Broadcom driver problem (sigh).....

[alan c]

On 07/02/11 12:43, Barry Drake wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-02-07 at 11:34 +0000, Steve Flynn wrote:
>>  What channel is the router broadcasting on?
>
> The default was 'auto', but I've tried different channels and different
> wireless settings with no success.  If it wasn't such a pain, I'd load
> Win XP on to test with that, but it would take far too long for me to
> bother.  The only reason I was looking for a workaround is that one
> conference centre I go to occasionally gives the same problem.  I'll
> just have to use my GPRS dongle when I go there.

another possibility is a usb wifi dongle?

Some might not work, but I know this one works, I use it with 10.04.1
http://www.maplin.co.uk/high-gain-usb-wireless-networking-adaptor-221289?tabid=1&qv=y
shortened:
http://bit.ly/icmzv9


Ps I also use it with  this

http://www.maplin.co.uk/compact-high-gain-directional-corner-antenna-for-wireless-networks-38205

http://bit.ly/eQqt7o

good luck

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alan cocks
Ubuntu user