Since last update (May 4) cannot connect to wireless network
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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network-manager (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
Binary package hint: network-manager
I'm using a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 with Ubuntu 8.04.1 (Hardy) - kernel release 2.6.24 - 22 - lpia
I've been successfully connecting to my home wireless network based on a Netgear WGT624 router. The network does not broadcast its SSID and uses WPA-PSK (WPA2 Personal) security with a passphrase (TKIP).
On May 4 I installed the latest system updates (a routine I have performed on a regular basis) and, since that time, I cannot connect to the wireless network.
I notice that there have been significant changes to the Network Manager and wonder if these are the source of the problem.
When trying to connect, I am told that my network requires a passphrase but when I enter it, the message gets repeated. I've tried connecting using the saved profile and also by attempting to connect to a "new" hidden network - all give the same result. I have also deleted all my saved networks and set them up from scratch without success.
My netbook successfully connects to a neighbour's unsecured network.
I have noticed that the previous Network Manager offered the choice of AES or TKIP when entering the passphrase (with AES as the default). The new Network Manager does not offer this choice.
ProblemType: Bug
Architecture: lpia
Date: Sat May 9 16:28:35 2009
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 8.04
IfupdownConfig:
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
NonfreeKernelMo
Package: network-manager 0.7~~svn2008101
PackageArchitec
ProcEnviron:
PATH=/
LANG=en_GB.UTF-8
SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: network-manager
Uname: Linux 2.6.24-22-lpia i686
UnreportableReason: This is not a genuine Ubuntu package
Further information:
I altered my wireless router to broadcast the SSID and network manager can now connect.
I would like to revert to hiding my SSID, as before. Is there likely to be a solution to this issue?