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Title: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Glenn on Nov 18, 2010, 18:43:56
As a Linux virgin how do I configure the wireless on Mint?

I booted the laptop, a Dell Mini 9, it said it had connected to my router but after 1 - 2 minutes it asks for the wireless key, I enter that, but it just keeps on asking for it. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Steve on Nov 18, 2010, 18:57:26
It's not the keyring password is it.
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Glenn on Nov 18, 2010, 19:02:07
What's that, Steve?

It asks for Passwords or encryption keys to access the wireless network. I select WPA & WPA2 Personal then enter the encryption key.
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Steve on Nov 18, 2010, 19:04:53
I didn't know whether your connected and it's asking to store the passphrase.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/08/03/linux-tip-how-to-unlock-the-gnome-keyring-at-login/
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Glenn on Nov 18, 2010, 19:21:10
Looks like the standard install needs a wireless driver adding. http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/linux/23675-guide-install-linux-mint-debian.html I'll give it a go.
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Steve on Nov 18, 2010, 19:25:07
All I know is that sometimes you have to wrap a windows driver if it's Linux unsupported card, hopefully an update via ethernet might solve the issue.
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Glenn on Nov 18, 2010, 19:55:07
Sorted  I followed the guide at mydellmini, now posting from my Mini 9  :thumb:
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Steve on Nov 18, 2010, 20:05:34
MiniMint ;D
Title: Re: Configuring wireless on Mint
Post by: Rik on Nov 19, 2010, 11:27:45
I preferred Murray Mints. ;D
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