Ubuntu won't connect to wireless network

Okay, I just spent quite a while configuring my wireless USB dongle (NetGear WG111V2) in NDISwrapper, and I verified that the device is configured and present. Now, I can get a list of available networks, but it won't connect to any of them. I'll click on one, and it will try, then resume its "Not Connected" state.

 

do you need to set the WEP key or something like that?

 

No. It's unprotected.

 

with Linux, a lot of the wireless stuff relies on the chipset of the wireless device that you are using. make sure that the drivers are for the correct chipset

 

I have the correct chipset. On one occasion, it looked like it was connected, but couldn't load any websites. I didn't check if I could ping. But normally, I'll select a network, it'll spin, then go back to "Not Connected".

 

You could try other windows drivers - WIN2000, XP, an upgrade.

 

Security settings? Sounds as if something (software) is denying the connection as the OS (Kubuntu) shows network connection available. Or try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB Netgear wireless device.
Bug

 

Well, what software could be blocking it? I haven't really installed anything on Ubuntu. I'm gonna go with my instincts and reinstall Ubuntu. I did, after all, get it from a torrent. This time I'll just download it, or just wait for the CD's I requested come in. I'll let you guys know if it works.

 

download it from ubuntu.com . Burn the file to a disc (its an iso file, so u need to burn the image) and presto!!! you got yourself a install/live cd disk

 

I have been having the same problems but mine is a Netgear WG311v3, I think it may be because I am running Ubuntu as live CD and not installed it yet but the answer is in the Ubuntu wiki and forum. I also downloaded and burned Kubuntu as I read this is better at connecting to a wifi router (WEP protected works well, but WPA has problems, should you choose to p/w your router) and may install that then install Ubuntu. I won't post the link as I don't know if it is allowed but is easily searchable. You may have it sorted by now, in which case lucky you, wish me luck! marzipanic

 

does Linux (ANY distro) support the dongle?

Netgear is not widely supported. I have a Wireless card here collecting dust since it was not supported. I found out the Linksys that replaced it was fully supported and it worked better on my neighbor's login (j/K bout the neighbor)

 

I have wireless issues but they're common to my ubuntu and Windows pc's.
My only work-around is to manually configure the IP's etc.

 

I'm using a netgearwg111v2 dongle at the moment as I'm typing this... and I'm using ubuntu. Thor, go to the terminal and with the dongle plugged in and type the command "lsusb" (without the quotes) and tell me the chipset number of the device.

 

i M Ubuntu nooB, just installed a few days ago, on PC with 2gb RAM, Intel core2. Runs fine, but does not connect to home wifi. Connects to internet with ethernet cable fine.

I click on the home wifi channel, and the status thingy just keeps going round 'n round forever.

M i missing something?

 

Yeah. You need drivers. What kind of wireless adapter are you using?

 

adaptor.... hmmm, well the ISP is AT&T with a new 2wire wifi modem/router, model 2701HG-B, which works fine with other computers running Vista. The PC running Ubuntu is a Toshiba laptop with built-in wifi, 2gb RAM, Intel core2. When running Vista it connects with the wifi ok. hope that is enough info.

 

The Major Geeks edit function timed about before i found the adaptor specs:

Intel 802.11a/b/g/n, a/b/g, b/g PCIe Mini Card.

laptop: Toshiba Satellite P105-S6177.

Their tech support website does not list any Linux drivers. Their tech support person at 800 457 7777 confirms they do not offer Linux drivers.

 

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/hosted/ubuntu-toshiba-U205-S507.html

If that link doesn't help you, you'll have to install the windows drivers with ndiswrapper.

If that is the case, This link should help you through that.

If you have any further trouble, inquire further.

 

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I Had so many headaches because of the same issue..Part of the problem lies that during booting up, the best connection is being picked up. etho0 or etho1. It seems that folks with routers (i have WRT300N ) pay the price for using the routers in the first place. Why ? Because We are being assigned dynamic address(over the air). wich change every time, we are connecting to the internet and from what i heard not all providers do that. It is a security measure that a third party is not hooking up to our LAN. ( that what technician told me, how much truth in that is, I have no clue ) But it is the fact that the address is dynamic. JUST Windows XP or Vista are much better figuring them out..ALSO I recommend ¨LanCalculator¨ a magic tool, right here at the geeks. What I do after the boot I figure it out the address and enter as a static and it works..But We all know, how important it is, that this is done during boot-up time. I Log out and log back in w/o saving the session..

 

I had the same problem.
I switched the default Ethernet connection from 1-0 or 0-1.
I do know the answer I found was to switch the default connection.
Unfortunately I don't remember how I changed it.

noob to Linux

 

easan,
After you boot up Ubuntu, login as 'root' and issue:

lspci

Post the results of this command.
Thank you.