Ubuntu not detecting wireless network

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of Ubuntu 10.10 not detecting a wireless network in a dual-boot setup with Windows 7. Participants explore potential causes and solutions related to hardware detection and driver installation.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that Ubuntu does not detect any wireless networks and seeks guidance on checking if the wireless card is recognized.
  • Another participant suggests checking the network icon in the top right corner to see if it indicates wireless capability.
  • A different participant proposes that the issue may be related to the need for restricted drivers, recommending an ethernet connection to install the necessary drivers.
  • One contributor mentions that the wireless adapter must be turned on in Windows 7, as disabling it there may prevent it from being enabled in Ubuntu.
  • Another participant shares their experience with dual-booting but does not recall encountering the specific issue discussed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the causes of the wireless detection issue, with no consensus reached on a definitive solution. Multiple potential solutions and considerations are presented without agreement on which is correct.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not clarify certain assumptions, such as the specific model of the wireless card or the current state of the network settings in Ubuntu. The discussion also lacks detailed steps on verifying hardware detection.

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I currently have a duel operating system with windows 7 and Ubuntu. The problem I am having is that my ubuntu (10.10) is not DETECTING my wireless router. How do I fix this? Please explain simply as I am 13. thanks.
 
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Does it see other wireless networks?

If not, does it see your wireless card?
 
It can't detect ANY wireless networks but how do I check to see if it detects my wireless card?
 
robertroman10 said:
It can't detect ANY wireless networks but how do I check to see if it detects my wireless card?

In the top right, it should have a network icon. Click it, and it should be three lines (curved) for wireless.

I think I know your problem. It's not nice.

You need the restricted drivers - which come from online.

You need to connect your computer with an ethernet cable to the internet, click System, in Administration, click Hardware Drivers (or restricted drivers) and then choose the wireless driver (should be something like B4A).

Install it, restart and you should have wireless.
 
Make sure your wireless adapter is turned on in Windows 7. I don't actively use Linux, so I'm pretty useless for this problem, but I've been told that turning off your wireless in Windows (in a dual booting situation) makes it impossible to turn on through Linux.
 
KrisOhn said:
Make sure your wireless adapter is turned on in Windows 7. I don't actively use Linux, so I'm pretty useless for this problem, but I've been told that turning off your wireless in Windows (in a dual booting situation) makes it impossible to turn on through Linux.

I used to run dual boot, but can't say I ever ran into that one.

I'm a mad Linux user now.
 

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