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caffeinetripp
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caffeinetripp asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 9 years ago

Cannot Connect Wirelessly?

Of course, I'm new with Linux, and still getting the hang of everything as I've just installed the Ubuntu OS not too long ago.

Wireless is turned on via the switch, the laptop can find the ID, but it cannot connect with the security; WPA/WPA2. Previously, it did connect wirelessly with no security, however, it would drop off within minutes.

What information do you need, and how do I go about getting it?

Toshiba Satellite P205D-S7438

Ubuntu 11.10

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Open the terminal and input :

    sudo lspci -vv | grep -i wireless

    You will get something like :

    04:07.0 Network controller: Ralink corp. RT2760 Wireless 802.11n 1T/2R

    Subsystem: Linksys WMP110 v2 802.11n RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter

    This will tell you what the wireless chip is. From here you will be able to get further help.

  • Whatevers
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    What wireless router do you have? Are you sure you're typing the password correctly?

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