Linux and WiFi

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whizkidd

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What variant of Linux would be best suited for my particular hardware configuration?

I also must stress that my wireless adapter is a Linksys WMP54GS

Speedbooster Model, Rev. 1.2
PCI Interface.

If there's anyone out there with any idea, don't hesitate to tell me.
please...i'm clueless.
 
okay, here's a question better suited for the Networking Dept, but here goes...
Why will Linux accept that the adapter's there, but won't turn it on?
 
Are you sure it won't turn it on? THe indicator light for my wireless adapter is constantly amber even though it's enabled... that's AFTER I installed MadWifi drivers (don't know if they'll work for you, as I have an Atheros adapter...) The drivers that did come with Ubuntu didn't work; the card was detected. but for some reason it didn't turn on for some reason. The fix? Get opensource drivers (you may want to search arouns or post at ubuntuforums, they helped me fix the problem... it's probably something to do with crappy proprietary drivers.)
 
The indicator light is not on at all, either indicating no activity, or just it being off.
Ubuntu detects it...
it just doesn't work.
 
Linux and Wi-Fi has generally been a breeze in my experience...are all the settings appropriate (you normally don't have to configure a WiFi card)...are you at home or are you
at a hotspot? Also remember that your router/modem might be of a different 802.11 specification than your card.
 
The indicator light is not on at all, either indicating no activity, or just it being off.
Ubuntu detects it...
it just doesn't work.
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Well, BINGO! It depends on the laptop, my wireless indicator light glows amber when it's off and it only glows amber or bright blue, the only time it's off is when the computer's powered off. Your apparently stays off when the adapter itself is off.

As for the problem, that's exactly what happened to me. Ubuntu did detect it, it was listed in Hardware Drivers and very clearly stated that proprietary drivers were Enabled and In Use for my w/less, meaning that the card WAS DETECTED. However, just like in your case, it simply wouldn't work - it didn't appear in network manager and I just couldn't turn it on. I installed open source drivers and - huzzah - IT WORKED!!!!!

EDIT: Here - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=798186
I think you'll find that VERY useful.
 
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