Re: [SLE] Wireless connection

On Tuesday 06 December 2005 02:40 pm, Garret Rumohr wrote:
> I've had pretty decent luck with SuSE 9.3 and 10.0 automatically
> detecting my wireless adapters (Linksys WMP54G & WUSB11 v2.6.) Just
> drop/plug it in. If it's integrated you're probably already good to
> go.

Same here. I have no idea what my wireless configuration is. :) When I'm
plugged in to the cable at work, my laptop "joins" the domain. When I'm at
home, it finds the local wireless network. My only issue is - I think - with
my router. Occasionally, the router can't be found and my laptop tries to
connect to one of my neighbors' unsecured networks. :P


> For scanning for and connecting to wireless networks, I would recommend
> using the KInternet tool. You can install it using Yast. You may need
> to manually make a shortcut after installation though.'

KInternet is easily added - it just sort of showed up on my task bar. I
actually have no idea how. Right-click to connect.

This is actually a pet-peeve of mine. Can someone tell me how to get my laptop
to auto-connect to my home network? As mentioned in my previous paragraph,
the laptop finds (usually) the wireless network. In fact, it even lists the
network as being connected. However, unless I manually click on Wireless
Connection -> Scan for Wireless Networks -> Connect, it appears that I'm not
connected. I can ping the router from my laptop prior but that's all. No DNS
no internet.

I have no WEP authentication on my wifi, just a MAC restriction, so only my
laptop and desktop can access the internet. I am broadcasting my SSID. (I
would like to change this to not broadcast, but will wait until I figure how
to auto-connect.)

Ideas?
--
kai
www.perfectreign.com

linux - genuine windows replacement part

--
Check the headers for your unsubscription address
For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@xxxxxxxx
Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com
Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@xxxxxxxx

Relevant Pages

  • Re: wireless net.
    ... >laptop xp pro w/ wireless. ... >wireless still will not sense the router. ... Describe the "problem with connecting to the internet". ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Wireless connections
    ... I have two PCs and one laptop computer. ... My laptop has built-in wireless and connects to the internet through ... have a problem connecting to the Internet using the laptop anywhere in ... My secondary computer runs XP and I have recently purchased a Belkin ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Linksys, NO HELP!
    ... trying to get my wireless network up & running, ... >and a WPC54G notebook adapter in my laptop! ... >installation of the router went very smoothly, ... or just scan for the neighbors wireless access points. ...
    (alt.internet.wireless)
  • Re: no network address
    ... I am having problems connecting a Dell laptop to my home wireless network. ... My setup is with an HP desktop wired to a Netgear wireless router. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Network Printer
    ... Laptop is connected thru wireless router. ... Are you connecting to the wireless via a router or an access point. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)