Ubuntu-Chicago WiFi install problem
frank divita
frankdivita at hotmail.com
Sat Sep 9 23:15:37 BST 2006
Am attempting to set up WiFi on a desktop containing AMD Geode NX1750. Am
using a Linksys 802.11g PCI adapter, WMP54G.
I have installed Ubuntu 6.06.1 on this machine.
My access point is 64bit hex encrypted.
Question 1.
Am I approaching this correctly? From the desktop I go to System/
Administration / Networking. I sign in and access the Interface Properties
box and access the Network Settings which acknowledges the Wireless G card,
an Ethernet card and a modem.
I see the wireless network connection as not configured. I deactivate the
Ethernet and access the Wireless Properties.
In the Wireless Properties, I enable connection. ESSID sees my network. I
choose hex and enter my WEP password. I click OK and am back to the Network
Settings. I then highlight the Wireless Connection and hit Activate button.
After some time the Wireless Connection shows active and I am back at the
Network Settings window. I click OK on this
In Connection Setting
I configure to DCHP. I leave IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway blank.
Question 2:
Should I be able to access the net without rebooting. As it now stands I am
doing something wrong and when I reboot the install hangs on 'Network
Configuration'. I have reinstalled the OS three times.
Question 3:
Is there a site that can help me in setting this up?
Question 4:
When the reboot hangs on Network Configuration can I somehow bypass this and
continue with the hard drive install so I don't have to reinstall the OS
from the disk? Is there a hot key that will let me bypass a specific system
load?
Any help would be appreciated.
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