[HLUG] ubuntu 6.06 wifi

[Tim]

Julian Robbins wrote:
> Tim wrote:
>> hi guys finally got round to installing 6.06 on my pc today and i 
>> have fallen in love with it but have one major issuse with the wifi 
>> as we speak.
>> Using the Networking in the menu and selecting the wifi and then:
>> When setting up wifi using DHCP and activating it is says its active 
>> untill i reload the Network manager then it goes inactive but never 
>> allows me to connect to the net or ping my network.
>> When i setup my wifi  using a staic ip it comes up with a warning 
>> telling me my pc is not connected, and again i cant coneect to the net
>> Any help please
>> Tim
>>
> Hi Tim
>
> Network manager is very good, but my experiences of it have been a bit 
> hit and miss too. DHCP seems to have some issues. Its not a really an 
> Ubuntu problem, Network Manager just needs a bit more time to fix bugs 
> i think.
>
> Have a look here :- 
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+bugs?field.searchtext=network+manager&search=Search 
>
>
> You may find some help there. Alternately, just go back to using std 
> network connection without NM. I think you also have to edit the std 
> wifi settings a little before, NM works properly. This is mentioned in 
> the Ubuntu Forums too.
>
> Julian
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Hi
Thanks but still no joy i think i need to bring my pc to a meeting or 
arrange to get someone out here to help me because im currently loading 
in to windows to do my internet related stuff when i would prefer to use 
Ubuntu
Tim