Just installed Linux - doesn't connect to router

Inazuma · 25 May 2010 at 00:58

I've just installed Ubuntu for the first time on a Dell PC. Normally, it uses a Belkin USB Wifi dongle to connect to the router, but with this new operating system installed it can't seem to connect to the router unless WEP/WPA etc are disabled.

I've googled a little and help pages like this and this come up. Problem is, I've never used Linux before and all the jargon goes beyond me.

Any help please?

For the record, it's a Belkin F5D7051

Rich_L · 25 May 2010 at 05:24

This might help

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1481710

Explains pretty well how to use ndiswrapper if the default drivers aren't working.

Inazuma · 25 May 2010 at 12:06

I am unable to connect the computer via a wired connection like the post says. Any suggestions?

wesley · 25 May 2010 at 12:16

Dhcp enabled?

Inazuma · 25 May 2010 at 14:08

Hmm it seems to be working now. I really can't figure out what's wrong. Sometimes it disconnects and is unable to reconnect for a while as well.

PermaBanned · 25 May 2010 at 17:09

I've used Belkin adapters for a while (don't ask why) and they've always been unreliable, no matter what OS they're in. If possible i suggest running an ethernet cable through it, so much better.

Si105 · 25 May 2010 at 19:14

My friend had the same problems with a belkin adpater. I had to use NDIS wrapper to use a Windows driver to connect to the internet wirelessly, it wasnt that hard. But I am slightly experienced at linux

-It may not fix your problem though, it may just be the linux drivers arent up to scratch