wireless connection problem

Asked by jim grier

I downloaded Ubuntu 11.04 on my DELL inspiron 1545 laptop--running alongside Windows Vista; In Ubuntu, I cannot connect (wirelessly)to my wireless router; I was told I have to do a manual rather than automatic config, but neither seems to be working; Ubantu also does not have a network scan feature (like Windows), so I am having trouble finding my network; My hardwire, ethernet cable connection to my netgear router works fine, and when I switch back to Windows Vista, I pick up my wireless connection fine....Do I have to download something additional to fix this?

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A. Denton (aquina) said :
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jim grier (jghesper67) said :
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I am having further issues now connecting to the internet--wired; I am connected via wire,(up and down arrows are showing, but cannot connect thru firefox to internet

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delance (olivier-delance) said :
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Could you run command:
    ping google.com
and report if you get an echo.

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jim grier (jghesper67) said :
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Where or how does one enter commands on 11.04?

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delance (olivier-delance) said :
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Type Ctrl+T to get a terminal.

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A. Denton (aquina) said :
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Do you still need help, Jim?

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