Networking Problems on New Install
  • bofhbofh
    PMPosts: 2
    Hi, I'm a LXLE newbie, just installed 12.04.4 onto an old eMachines M5122 laptop with the following specs (taken from device manager of previous XP prior to wipedown and install of LXLE) -
    Intel Celeron 2.5Ghz
    1.2Gb PC2700 RAM
    Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics
    Texas Instruments OHCI 1394 Host Adaptor
    Slimtype Combo LSC-24082K CD/DVD Drive
    Conexant SoftK56 modem
    Broadcom 54g MaxPerformance WiFi adaptor (driver 170703 v 3.30.15.0)
    Realtek RTL 8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet
    Texas PCI-1510 Cardbus adaptor
    Soundmax Audio

    Desktop comes up fine, no errors, but when trying to use networking (wired or wireless), I'm hitting problems -
    Wired - Set manual IPv4 address etc, but unable to access router admin page 192.168.1.1 and info sidebar shows upload traffic, but nothing down.
    Wireless - Correct wireless key entered, but system keeps coming back asking for Wireless Authentication.

    Any ideas anyone ?
    Thanks
    bofh
  • bofhbofh
    PMPosts: 2
    Update - Managed to sort the wireless side of things by deleting the existing Wireless networking settings (SSID, Password etc), rebooting and then entering manually. Now performing updates  :)

    Still a little stumped about the Wired network, but will try additional drivers and updates, then see how it goes.
  • lxlelxle
    PMPosts: 2,656
    It was because you never right clicked on the network indicator next to the clock/speaker and switched it to wireless and or you didn't disconnect the ethernet cord and it was attempting to connect twice.
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