What I was suggesting is to look up your wireless card/chip in the
computer - its name. Then go to Ubuntu and see if it is compatible for
use - or otherwise an additional solution such as install an additional
free driver in Ubuntu.
Here was my example in a Toshiba Notebook - went to Device Manager /
Properties in Windows---- Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools >
Device Manager > right click it for - Properties (info)
Results.... it is an Atheros AR9285
http://www.qca.qualcomm.com/technology/technology.php?nav1=47&product=79
Ubuntu Compatible ?
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported
"Wireless Cards
To determine what wireless card/chipset you have, first determine
whether it is a separate device plugged into the computer or not. If it
is a separate USB device, open up a terminal and type the following:
lsusb
and look for words like "wireless" to find your card type.
For chips that are not USB but included in the computer, type:
lspci -v
and read the last section. "
gerald philly pa usa
On 5/10/2012 9:27 AM, Gabrielle wrote:
> Thank you for your reply. I am still new to using the terminal. But I did open it and entered the lspci and a lot of information came up. Nothing came up with the second part, the grep -i net
> Anyway, I am not sure exactly which information is relavant on the screen but from what I can tell this seemed relavant:
>
> Express fast ethernet controller (rev 02)
> Realtek Semiconductor Wireless lan controller RTL8191SEvB
>
> If this is not the information I shold have gathered, please tell me what to look for.
> Again, thank you for any suggestions and help so far.
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy<linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>> You should not have to go to Windows. Open a terminal.
>>
>> Type or paste (Shift-Ctrl-V): lspci | grep -i net
>> *
>> *
>> Roy
>> *
>> *
>> Using Kubuntu 12.04, 64-bit
>> Location: Canada
>>
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