setup wireless connection

[NoOp]

On 06/07/2010 07:36 AM, Thomas Blasejewicz wrote:
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> Well, I spend the entire last week, working probably more than 15 hours 
> on this - so far unsuccessful.
> Over the weekend I did (repeatedly) a new, clean installation -> which 
> too caused serious troubles = locked me out of the system.
> 
> Today, again, performed a clean installation WITH the network adapter 
> connected (thought, that might help)

Nowhere in this thread do I see mention of exactly what network adapter
you are using. We know that you have a WARPSTAR Aterm WR8100N wireless
router. We also know that all works with a PCLinuxOS liveCD using the
passkey on the bottom of the router (which would indicate that the
router is set to default & probably WEP).

So, can you please advise what network adapter you are using? I know
that your laptop doesn't have a built-in wireless adapter (I have your
lshw info) & you state that you are plugging in the adapter, so it's
either PCMCIA or USB. Let's start there & then we'll work forward in
ensuring the adapter is: 1) being recognized, 2) the correct drivers are
loaded, and 3) ensuring that Network Manager et al is setup correctly.