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mikejet5
Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri 11 Mar 2011, 22:23 Post subject:
No wifi (Puppy Linux 5.2, Toshiba Satellite) Subject description: Can't connect to wifi in Puppy Linux 5.2 |
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I'm running Puppy Linux 5.2 from the LiveCD. As soon as I get to the desktop, a notification pops up saying that the computer isn't connected to the computer and it gives me a network wizard. It shows 2 options: eth0 (wired) and wlan (wireless). Whenever I choose wireless it says it can't connect or something and that "it might be fixed by trying again" or something like that. I tried it again a few times but it never worked. I might try plugging in the ethernet cable to see if I can access the internet that way but that's not a solution. I think I should just use a Windows XP driver but I'm not sure which one I need exactly and I can't find the download. According to SysInfo, my ethernet adapter is RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI express fast ethernet controller (rev 05). Can someone please guide me step by step (im a linux n00b and an even bigger puppy n00b) how to fix this?
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cowboy

Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Posts: 252 Location: North America; the Western Hemisphere; Yonder
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Posted: Fri 11 Mar 2011, 23:37 Post subject:
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mikejet5,
sounds like you might be using the "Simple Network Setup", which is the first offered. Sadly, I've never been able to connect through it. However, try the second offering, the "Network Wizard", (which can be reached through Setup Menu/Internet Connection Wizard) ((i know...lots of wizards...))and follow the directions here:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=65346
hope that works for you. Hang in there.
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rjbrewer

Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 4421 Location: merriam, kansas
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Posted: Sat 12 Mar 2011, 00:36 Post subject:
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What is the model number and specs of that satellite?
What module does it show for wlan?
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puppyluvr

Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 3468 Location: Chickasha Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat 12 Mar 2011, 02:36 Post subject:
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Hello,
If wlan is showing then A driver is installed...
First, as Cowboy said, try the regular "Network Wizard"
That should work...if not:
Please open a terminal and type
lsmod
and then seperately
iwconfig
And post the results...
(Highlight them, and paste to a text editor, with "Middle click")
Maybe the wrong driver...And yes, with any support request, please post as much of your machine specs, ie Make, model, CPU, RAM, LAN, WLAN, Video, etc. as possible...
It really helps...
For example, I have a Satellite, and may have an easy answer, but IDK cause....
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cthisbear
Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 4262 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sat 12 Mar 2011, 03:50 Post subject:
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This is what I do.
Makes no sense but often works.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=65574
Chris.
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