I am having a WiFi Connection problem and need help,

[Shabakthanai]

This is a long lasting problem for me. Over 6 months without wireless connection.

After replacing a broken HDD, the repair disk did not include several drivers, among them network drivers, so I was unable to obtain the needed drivers. I was dual-boot with Windows Vista, so without the necessary drivers installed, I could not access the Internet when I installed Kubuntu.

It is and has been very confusing, because in the past, the Ethernet connection happened automatically when I installed the Linux OS.

Recently I was able to get an Ethernet Cable connection, so I again have access to the Internet, but wireless does not work. It has been so long since I needed to make this connection that I cannot remember how it is done, and the Internet help confuses me a bit.

I have a DLink router and have typed 192.168.0.1 in the search bar and gotten to the appropriate page for installing DLink wireless, but after trying several times to establish the connection, I have failed. I have located a screen that evidences my previous settings, at least some of them, however I understand so little, I haven't been able to proceed to conclusion.

If there are packages that need to be installed, I do not know what they are. Additionally, I am unsure where to find certain required information, as well as, complete the DLink forms.

I have owned my router long enough to not be eligible for free support and have had many current expenses that make hiring a professional at this time impossible. If anyone can and is willing to help me, I would appreciate it.

[vinnywright]

you should not half to mess with your router as long as you know your network name (ESSID) and password.

is your wireless card (in the computer)working ,,,,,, iwconfig and ifconfig should show ,, post the output .

if you click the network icon in the system tray do you see access points for wireless ?



VINNY

[Teunis]

As Vinny said, there is normally NO reason to log in to the Modem/Router.
The only reason a normal user would access the router would be to change the password.

The Ubuntu / Kubuntu network manager is these days so complete there are no extra packages needed, use it as it is.
Click on the icon in the system tray, select the name of your WIFI point and when prompted you give the password.
That's all.

[Shabakthanai]

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ iwconfig
eth0 no wireless extensions.

lo no wireless extensions.

wlan0 IEEE 802.11abgn ESSIDff/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=off
Retry long limit:7 RTS thrff Fragment thrff
Power Managementff

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ ifconfig
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1e:33:d1:e8:93
inet addr:192.168.0.102 Bcast:192.168.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::21e:33ff:fed1:e893/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:146116 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:45094 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:20905993 (20.9 MB) TX bytes:6452776 (6.4 MB)

lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1
RX packets:4591 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:4591 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:464792 (464.7 KB) TX bytes:464792 (464.7 KB)

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

I don't understand, Vinny. Before my HDD crashed and was replaced, wifi worked fine. Now it is like I don't have a wifi capability.

I am currently connected using an Ethernet cable, while waiting for my memory to be returned for my Desktop PC. I haven't had the use of my laptop for over 6 months now. Ethernet connection was not available to me until just recently, and there is no current evidence of wifi capability. I don't know what "No wireless extensions means". I have the same problem with a dual-boot Vista reinstall. 5 drivers are missing for that Operating System. I am very confused. It used to work great until the HDD failure and replacement. Vista was installed using a recovery disk. My SSID is STEVEN-WIFI and the password has not changed to my knowledge.

When I put 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser, I get transferred to the Dlink site. I have memory that that is where I set up my wifi originally. I am short of money right now and cannot hire Dlink to help me, and find instructions on the site confusing. I did restart my router. Thanks for any help you can provide.

you should not,half to mess with your router as long as you know your network name (ESSID) and password.

is your wireless card (in the computer)working ,,,,,, iwconfig and ifconfig should show ,, post the output .

if you click the network icon in the system tray do you see access points for wireless ?



VINNY

[vinnywright]

When I put 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser, I get transferred to the Dlink site. I have memory that that is where I set up my wifi originally. I am short of money right now and cannot hire Dlink to help me, and find instructions on the site confusing. I did restart my router. Thanks for any help you can provide.

their is no need to do this ,,,,,and when you do , you are not at the Dlink "site" you are in your routers setup screen .

sorry ,, I left a switch off the ifconfig command post this

ifconfig -a

and this

iwlist scan

these are just to see if the wireless device is working at all and just not configured as yet.

VINNY

[Shabakthanai]

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ ifconfig -a
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1e:33:d1:e8:93
inet addr:192.168.0.102 Bcast:192.168.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::21e:33ff:fed1:e893/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:201820 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:63768 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:29870313 (29.8 MB) TX bytes:9733271 (9.7 MB)

lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1
RX packets:5467 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:5467 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:551456 (551.4 KB) TX bytes:551456 (551.4 KB)

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1e:65:23:99:08
BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ iwlist scan
eth0 Interface doesn't support scanning.

lo Interface doesn't support scanning.

wlan0 Failed to read scan data : Network is down

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ Thanks Vinny

their is no need to do this ,,,,,and when you do , you are not at the Dlink "site" you are in your routers setup screen .

sorry ,, I left a switch off the ifconfig command post this

ifconfig -a

and this

iwlist scan

these are just to see if the wireless device is working at all and just not configured as yet.

VINNY

[vinnywright]

K now try

sudo ifconfig wlan0 up

then try the

iwlist scan

again ,,,,,,it may not show yet.

VINNY

[Shabakthanai]

Hi Vinny, I felt you probably would not want this, but I included it in case I was wrong.

In a search following this result, I found a reply that indicated it might work. It was a TBABill back in 2011. He gave the instruction:

sudo rmmod -f ath5k

sudo rfkill unblock all

sudo modprobe ath5k

I don't know him but I know and trust you. I thought I should run it by you before I try it. Thanks for the help

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ sudo ifconfig wlan0 up
[sudo] password for steven:
SIOCSIFFLAGS: Operation not possible due to RF-kill
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ iwlist scan
eth0 Interface doesn't support scanning.

lo Interface doesn't support scanning.

wlan0 Failed to read scan data : Network is down

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

K now try

sudo ifconfig wlan0 up

then try the

iwlist scan

again ,,,,,,it may not show yet.

VINNY

[vinnywright]

Hi Vinny, I felt you probably would not want this, but I included it in case I was wrong.

In a search following this result, I found a reply that indicated it might work. It was a TBABill back in 2011. He gave the instruction:

sudo rmmod -f ath5k

sudo rfkill unblock all

sudo modprobe ath5k

I don't know him but I know and trust you. I thought I should run it by you before I try it. Thanks for the help

ya dont do that ,,,,,,that is old stuff and we dont know what driver your on yet.(the ath5k is a driver )

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ sudo ifconfig wlan0 up
[sudo] password for steven:
SIOCSIFFLAGS: Operation not possible due to RF-kill
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ iwlist scan
eth0 Interface doesn't support scanning.

lo Interface doesn't support scanning.

wlan0 Failed to read scan data : Network is down

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

you have a a switch turning off the wireless card ,,,,,,,,,do

rfkill list

first and post it ,,,,,,,,,then after we see that we may do the
"sudo rfkill unblock all"
VINNY

[Shabakthanai]

After a "restart" these warnings come on screen:

Wireless interface (wlan0)

no secrets were provided, and

Connectilon on "STEVEN-WIFI" deactivated.
-----------------------------------------------------------

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ rfkill list
0: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: yes
Hard blocked: yes
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

Thanks friend. I guess I am concerned that you, who help me, may think I am lazy and not trying; at least I am learning a little. I found additional info and did not apply prior to checking in with you.

ya dont do that ,,,,,,that is old stuff and we dont know what driver your on yet.(the ath5k is a driver )
you have a a switch turning off the wireless card ,,,,,,,,,do

rfkill list

first and post it ,,,,,,,,,then after we see that we may do the
"sudo rfkill unblock all"
VINNY

[vinnywright]

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ rfkill list
0: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: yes
Hard blocked: yes
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

Thanks friend. I guess I am concerned that you, who help me, may think I am lazy and not trying; at least I am learning a little. I found additional info and did not apply prior to checking in with you.

the part in red indicates a physical switch is turned off ,,,,,,,,but do

sudo rfkill unblock wlan

,,,,and then the

rfkill list

once more and post it all

VINNY

[Shabakthanai]

steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ sudo rfkill unblock wlan
[sudo] password for steven:
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$ rfkill list
0: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: yes
steven@steven-Yeshuah:~$

the part in red indicates a physical switch is turned off ,,,,,,,,but do

sudo rfkill unblock wlan

,,,,and then the

rfkill list

once more and post it all

VINNY

[vinnywright]

is this the laptop ,,,,,,,,,,,,you have a physical switch some where on this thing that is turned off ...........on my HP it's the F12 key and has a picture of a antenna signall on it ,,,,,on the wifes dell it's on the frunt of the box and is a little switch

VINNY

[Shabakthanai]

Yes it is my laptop.

is this the laptop ,,,,,,,,,,,,you have a physical switch some where on this thing that is turned off ...........on my HP it's the F12 key and has a picture of a antenna signall on it ,,,,,on the wifes dell it's on the frunt of the box and is a little switch

VINNY

[vinnywright]

A ya .......nice screen ,,,,,,,but dose not answer the question,,,,,,,,,is it the laptop?

OK sneeky posting ,,,,,,,look for the switch

VINNY

PS on the bonox8 it is the F11 key and has a little pic of an airplane on it