how to find wireless networks?

[Steven Susbauer]

On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:38 AM, Steve Howell wrote:

> Hi, I am trying to set up wireless networking for Ubuntu 9.04 on an HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl Entertainment Notebook PC.
> 
> Is there a tool that I can install that will help automate the process of finding nearby wireless networks?  It is one of the few conveniences I miss from Windows, and I suspect I just haven't found it yet.  When I go to System/Preferences/Network Connections and click on the Wireless tab, I can click on the Add button and enter an SSID.  But I haven't found a way to auto-discover the network.  Yes, I know, just ask the barista for the SSID...;)

Clicking the network manager icon, up near the clock, should show you nearby wireless networks and allow you to connect to them from there. See https://help.ubuntu.com/9.04/internet/C/connecting-wireless.html