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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