I had issues with the atheros card at one stge, but followed the instructions from ubuntu geek - I think I used method 2. Since then my wireless has connected on every occasion, Have a look here - hope it helps others. http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-get-atheros-ar5007eg-or-ar242x-wireless-cards-may-be-other-models-working-in-ubuntu-810-intrepid-ibex.html
I had issues with the atheros card at one stge, but followed the instructions from ubuntu geek - I think I used method 2. Since then my wireless has connected on every occasion, Have a look here - hope it helps others. http:// www.ubuntugeek. com/how- to-get- atheros- ar5007eg- or-ar242x- wireless- cards-may- be-other- models- working- in-ubuntu- 810-intrepid- ibex.html