[ubuntu-za] acer WLAN driver problems

[Lee Sharp]

Daniel Auger wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have installed ubuntu on my Acer Aspire 5610Z and I can't get the WLAN 
> to work. Under the drivers section Ubuntu has installed /support for 
> Atheros 802.11 wireless LAN cards/. I dont know if thats the card i have 
> or not but it doesnt work. Also if I try add a wireless connection under 
> /network connections/ It deativates the OK button so I cant save any 
> settings which is weird.
> 
> I've looked through some of the forums but unfortunately to be honest I 
> dont fully understand the solutions posted. For example a lot of them 
> require me to download stuff using get_apt or wget which obviuosly dont 
> work because I cant connect.

Several wireless card will not work without a download that is 
restricted in distribution. For example, the Dells with broadcoms need a 
bios, and there is a no-redistribution clause in the EULA.  So you may 
need to download something.  Have you tried the Restriceted Driver 
Manager to see if it finds it?  If so, we need to know what you have. 
How about the output of lspci?

			Lee