Wifi problem in ubuntu 10.4

Asked By Bagga Foued 5 points N/A Posted on - 07/18/2011

Hello,

I have a problem with WiFi. Since I updated to Ubuntu 10.4 I am unable to connect.

 

I uninstalled network manager and reinstalled but still the same problem is being faced.

 

So I handed networks manager.

 

My connection is WAP, it works when I disable my wireless security key.

 

I think that this problem comes from the recognition of my key WAP or keeping my WAP key activated, because when I start the computer it sometimes stays for 2 minutes.

 

Can you help me?

 

Thank you.

 

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Answered By friendz89 0 points N/A #84042

Wifi problem in ubuntu 10.4

Hello,

To solve this problem, simply go to  Synaptic Package Manager. Type “Your Wireless Driver”  Ex: Type "Broadcom".

Right click on “bcmwl-kernel-source” and mark it for re-installation. 

Then go back to the hardware drivers and activate your wireless driver.

Now it should connect  WAP secure WiFi network.

Thank you.

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Answered By jere366 0 points N/A #84041

Wifi problem in ubuntu 10.4

Hi,

I think the problem you're facing in WiFi connection is related to the network settings.

Ensure you have the correct WiFi settings for Ubuntu. Since it is usually different from Windows, turning off your security key or any security is usually important. Since it can't start off with the security keys on. You can turn them on later.

Another option you can use to solve the issue is to ensure first you are connected to the internet via a wired LAN port.

To install the missing drivers, click on System >Administration >Hardware Drivers. It will open the list of devices detected by Ubuntu for which drivers aren't installed;

Check for hardware device list and try to locate the wireless device. Select the device and click the Activate button on the right bottom of the screen. It will download the drivers required to install it.

You will need to restart your system for the drivers to become effective.

This should solve your problem,

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