wireless connection problem

Bug #799156 reported by jim grier
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Bug Description

I downloaded Ubuntu 11.04 on my DELL inspiron 1545 laptop--running alongside Windows Vista; In Ubuntu, I cannot connect (wirelessly)to my wireless router; I was told I have to do a manual rather than automatic config, but neither seems to be working; Ubantu also does not have a network scan feature (like Windows), so I am having trouble finding my network; My hardwire, ethernet cable connection to my netgear router works fine, and when I switch back to Windows Vista, I pick up my wireless connection fine....Do I have to download something additional to fix this?

Tags: natty
madbiologist (me-again)
tags: added: oneiric
tags: added: natty
removed: oneiric
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madbiologist (me-again) wrote :

You have to install the restricted drivers - see http://www.computerandyou.net/2011/10/how-to-install-restricted-wireless-drivers-in-ubuntu-without-wired-network/

As official support for Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" has ended, I am closing this bug.

Changed in ubiquity (Ubuntu):
status: New → Invalid
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