Wifi connection problem in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

If you run:

echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" | sudo tee /etc/resolv.conf > /dev/null

do you get a web connection?

Hi I have the same problem - but I have an older HP dv6231eu - my wireless is showing 'orange' no matter which way i switch the wireless mode on or off (I have also just downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 LTS) Help please!!!! Got the terminal on now, I put the code in above to see if it'll work and it shows sudo password for webster1 ??

Yes, just type your password and hit ENTER, you will get no feedback

Which password is that my log on password that I created or the network key?

Your login pass

yep tried that - when I type theres no movement of the character cursor or stars to show you have typed anything - I pressed enter and tried to connect to internet it did not work - now my whole system has frozen

see #3 ....

I have typed in my network key presumably that is the password - but I only know the password I created to log in and that - I don't know any other passwords and it keeps coming up with sorry, try again.

see #5

yep entered that - and it did not say anything but the usual next command prompt - went to open browser and no connection :/ I think I am cursed

@Nicholas: you are not cursed, but the problem is that you are hijacking someone else's thread.

This should never be done. This thread is for solving Daniel's issue, NOT yours.

You should only comment on the current thread, if your remarks will solve Daniel's issue.

Please create your own question here:

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion

Sorry I am new to all this - will do my own question - regards

Actionparnship, I wrote the command that you told me, and nothing happened.

The terminal told me: "tee/etc/resolv.conf not found"

The wifi connection is on, and I am connected to my wireless. But when I use the explorer, I have no internet

It's one big command, also don't butcher the command, there are spaces in there:

echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" | sudo tee /etc/resolv.conf > /dev/null

spaces are imortant. At no point is there 'tee/etc/resolv.conf' in the command, hence you getting the error. If copying a command is too hard, you can run:

gksudo gedit /etc/resolv.conf

and delete ALL the text and add:

nameserver 8.8.8.8

Save the new file and close gedit, then retest the web connection (do not reboot). Note, the command is

gksudo [SPACE] gedit [SPACE] /etc/resolv.conf

and the line to add is:

nameserver [SPACE] 8.8.8.8

I have this:

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search lan

Is it necessary to delete search lan too?

Yes, delete it all and add the line

I change the numbers, and it doesn't work. Later, nameserver come back to 127.0.0.1

In this link is the solution!!!!

http://askubuntu.com/questions/130499/how-do-i-fix-slow-wireless-on-intel-wireless-cards

I hope this link helps more people that have the same problem. Thank to actionparsnip for your help

Regards,

Daniel