Can't get Ubuntu to connect to the internet wirelessly.

[Snowman01]

I installed Ubuntu 8.04 and it works great except for the wireless. I can't get it to connect to my router. I've entered every detail and looked at the guides but it just won't connect. Is there anything I have to do?

Thanks for the help.

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by Snowman01

I installed Ubuntu 8.04 and it works great except for the wireless. I can't get it to connect to my router. I've entered every detail and looked at the guides but it just won't connect. Is there anything I have to do?

Thanks for the help.

Give me your specifications? (Wireless card particularly)

In terminal:

lspci | grep wireless

or just plain

lspci

and look through it.

Post back what prints out.

[Snowman01]

Thanks. I'll try it later. I would now but I can't.

[shotgunfool]

i didnt have any problems with my wireless, maybe something didnt install right?

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by shotgunfool

i didnt have any problems with my wireless, maybe something didnt install right?

Ubuntu probably automatically installed your drivers. Or, did not change the kernel you were using (which I doubt).

[Blake]

blake@blake-laptop:~$ lspci
00:00.0 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Host Bridge (rev a2)
00:00.1 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 0 (rev a2)
00:00.2 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 1 (rev a2)
00:00.3 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 5 (rev a2)
00:00.4 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 4 (rev a2)
00:00.5 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Host Bridge (rev a2)
00:00.6 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 3 (rev a2)
00:00.7 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation C51 Memory Controller 2 (rev a2)
00:03.0 PCI bridge: nVidia Corporation C51 PCI Express Bridge (rev a1)
00:05.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation MCP51 PCI-X GeForce Go 6100 (rev a2)
00:09.0 RAM memory: nVidia Corporation MCP51 Host Bridge (rev a2)
00:0a.0 ISA bridge: nVidia Corporation MCP51 LPC Bridge (rev a3)
00:0a.1 SMBus: nVidia Corporation MCP51 SMBus (rev a3)
00:0a.3 Co-processor: nVidia Corporation MCP51 PMU (rev a3)
00:0b.0 USB Controller: nVidia Corporation MCP51 USB Controller (rev a3)
00:0b.1 USB Controller: nVidia Corporation MCP51 USB Controller (rev a3)
00:0d.0 IDE interface: nVidia Corporation MCP51 IDE (rev f1)
00:10.0 PCI bridge: nVidia Corporation MCP51 PCI Bridge (rev a2)
00:10.1 Audio device: nVidia Corporation MCP51 High Definition Audio (rev a2)
00:14.0 Bridge: nVidia Corporation MCP51 Ethernet Controller (rev a3)
00:18.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] HyperTransport Technology Configuration
00:18.1 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Address Map
00:18.2 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] DRAM Controller
00:18.3 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Miscellaneous Control
06:09.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8185 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Controller (rev 20)
blake@blake-laptop:~$
Theres mine.

[SkaterGOD/DOOD23]

Originally Posted by Blake

blake@blake-laptop:~$ lspci
06:09.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8185 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Controller (rev 20)
blake@blake-laptop:~$
There's mine.

Ahh, so you fixed it. Goodie, as it's almost one in the morning here though... I'll begin reviewing the information as soon as I can (School gets out Tuesday - and tomorrow, err.. Today is WWDC!) and finding a driver for you.

Be aware: Always check what you're updating (when you do get online), because if you update your kernel without knowing it, it wipes out your drivers and you need to reinstall it fron the beginning.

[Blake]

I use it online all the time, I'm on it right now, with a Ethernet Cable stretched across my room.

[stabbyjoe12]

Originally Posted by Blake

I use it online all the time, I'm on it right now, with a Ethernet Cable stretched across my room.

mwhahha
i can rape you al
mine is auto configered
true spriit of linux
im such a windowsuser
i expect my os to do EVERTHING
i gave up on osx 86 csaue i couldnt be bothered to configure my wireless

[Blake]

Skater is just... REALLY AWESOME.
HE FIXED MY WIRELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!