[xubuntu-users] No wireless Internet

[Charlie Kravetz]

On Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:40:16 +0200
Vincent van de Bijl <bijlman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Please,
> 
> Can somebody help me?
> I've installed Xubuntu 9.04 on my HP 6715s Notebook (dual boot with
> XP pro), with Broadcom Netlink Ethernet.
> Drivers are installed, network is recognized. Network Manager asks
> password and all works well,.... for 2 minutes.
> Then the connection is aborted.
> I've tried to install WICD, but with no result.
> Iǘe tried Xubuntu and Ubuntu 8.10 but both don't work at all.
> I've tried a new installation of Xubuntu 9.04, and Ubuntu 9.04, but
> the same result: Wireless Internet works for 2 minutes and then is
> aborted.
> 
> What seems to be the problem?
> 
> Note that I am new to Ubuntu/ Xubuntu and Linux.
> Originally Vista Home was installed on the Notebook. But it was too
> slow. So I installed XP pro, wich is faster, but still too slow. That
> is why I want Xubuntu.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Vincent

Could it be this bug?

https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/331952

There may be an answer in this report that will help you.

Good luck,

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