linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux

I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to do:

- WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"

- System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and IPv4 Address and Netmask visible

- accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only listed device

I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.

Thanks.

Jim V in Ohio

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
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> Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux is
> case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as secure
> and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you need to
> use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
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> Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The trade
> off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is set up,
> though it should work as well.
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> If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which is an
> alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You need
> to install it separately from the Software Center.
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> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
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> On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
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> > **
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> > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because > you
> > have no connection?
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> > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may work
> > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
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> > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very well
> > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address numbers for
> > Linux, nor how to find those.
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> > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That displays some
> > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..." Then I am
> > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
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> > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called mylinux.
> > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my SSID,
> > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
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> > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security password
> > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
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> > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
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> > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
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> > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab configuration -
> > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
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> > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not ahd a
> > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > >
> > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because you
> > have
> > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it will work.
> > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit from the
> > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide your SSID,
> > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security tab and
> > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > >
> > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may have to
> > > provide us more information.
> > >
> > > Roy
> > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > Location: Canada
> > >
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> > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
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> > > > **
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> > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The Wi-Fi
> > works
> > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't know for
> > sure
> > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > >
> > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my older
> > Toshiba
> > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally worked
> > well. I
> > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later, it
> > stopped
> > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer laptop listed
> > > > below:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > >
> > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > >
> > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > >
> > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > >
> > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > >
> > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > >
> > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > >
> > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > >
> > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you are using
> > on
> > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is seen in
> > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has the best
> > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > >
> > > > > Joan in Reno
> > > > >
> > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > >
> > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
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> > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to run
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