[GLLUG] Wireless networking setup problems

[Jeff Lawton]

Eric Miller wrote:

>I was wondering if someone could help me setup wireless networking on my
>Inspiron 8200 laptop at the install fest. I've tried a couple of times
>to get it working but since I don't have a wireless router I've only
>been able to try a few times at the local coffee shop. I had to keep
>rebooting into WXP to search for help, then reboot back into Ubuntu,
>rinse, repeat...
>
>It's a Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Mini PCI Wireless 802.11B card.
>According to the hardware compatibility list for Ubuntu it should just
>"work" out of the box but I think I had it disabled when I installed.
>
>Does anyone have a wireless router they can bring in and hook up? 
>
>Eric Miller
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I believe the 1150 is an orinoco silver card, and yes it should just 
work. If someone has an accesspoint they would be willing to bring in I 
am sure we can get it working for you.

Jeff Lawton
Ideal Solution, LLC
www.idealso.com
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