Beginner to Linux having problems with connecting...

[e_torano]

Blacklist ndiswrapper first, make sure rt73 is not blacklisted, then reboot.

Download this file somewhere: http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/rt73-cvs-daily.tar.gz

Transfer the above file to your Ubuntu machine (In "Home Folder"). Then follow step 4 (instead of 3).

The rest should work just fine (depending on what else you did when trying to use ndiswrapper).

What security do you use on your router?

I've got a WEP key on my router but I know the actual code anyway. When setting up ndiswrapper, I followed all the steps in the guide. I'll try what you said right now then be back to you very soon. thanks for all this.

so, how do i blacklist ndiswrapper?

[e_torano]

Right now I just got this, i'm not sure if it's a problem:



(look at the 2nd last line in the terminal...)

[ugm6hr]

Blacklist ndiswrapper using point 11 - add ndiswrapper to the file.

Not sure that the make install "error" is a problem.

Just keep going and see what happens.

[e_torano]

Blacklist ndiswrapper using point 11 - add ndiswrapper to the file.

Not sure that the make install "error" is a problem.

Just keep going and see what happens.

Ok then. I'll go ahead now.

[e_torano]

Ok, I retried again (I blacklisted ndiswrapper, whether I did it correctly or not is another matter ) and this is what I'm now getting:



Notice the odd symbol where the network status is (not sure what on earth it is lol...)

[ugm6hr]

Start from the beginning:

lshw -class network
iwconfig

I assume you are using WEP with a hex key.

EDIT:
The network status icon is Network Manager. That is the "I'm trying to connect to a wifi network" signal.
I will re-read the previous posts, but I was suggesting you use Rutilt or the command line. You have to remove network manager to do this.

[ugm6hr]

OK. Re-updated myself on your situation. A summary for my benefit (please check to ensure this is all correct):

1. Installed then blacklisted ndiswrapper
2. No wired internet on desktop
3. Installed serialmonkey rt73 driver
4. Network Manager still installed
5. Intermittent success with ndiswrapper
6. WEP security on router

I would suggest using the command line to connect for now. I assume you don't need wireless roaming (if this is not true, let me know, and we can use RutilT later).

After posting the details from my prior post for me to review, if everything is OK - you can proceed as below:
1. Check that you followed steps 1-13 (i.e. don't bother with 14) here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...71&postcount=1
2. In Terminal: sudo aptitude remove network-manager
3. In Terminal: gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
Check that ndiswrapper is on a separate line on its own in that file - if not, add it and resave.
4. Reboot
5. Follow advice here for WEP (assuming that is your security on router): http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=684495

[e_torano]

OK. Re-updated myself on your situation. A summary for my benefit (please check to ensure this is all correct):

1. Installed then blacklisted ndiswrapper
2. No wired internet on desktop
3. Installed serialmonkey rt73 driver
4. Network Manager still installed
5. Intermittent success with ndiswrapper
6. WEP security on router

I would suggest using the command line to connect for now. I assume you don't need wireless roaming (if this is not true, let me know, and we can use RutilT later).

After posting the details from my prior post for me to review, if everything is OK - you can proceed as below:
1. Check that you followed steps 1-13 (i.e. don't bother with 14) here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...71&postcount=1
2. In Terminal: sudo aptitude remove network-manager
3. In Terminal: gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
Check that ndiswrapper is on a separate line on its own in that file - if not, add it and resave.
4. Reboot
5. Follow advice here for WEP (assuming that is your security on router): http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=684495

Yes, that is all correct. once again, thank you very much. you have been a great help

[e_torano]

Ok, I'm going to try using what was said above now. Hopefully this will get it working

[e_torano]

Ok, that worked (using ubuntu atm) however, every time I restart the computer or anything, I have to enter all the info into the terminal again (only the WEP stuff provided before). Is there a way to stop me having to do this?