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unable to connect to wireless network

Asked by Lou Valente

I am using a LinkSys, model WRT160N, Wireless Router. Whenever I try to connect to the wireless network, it appears to be trying and then I get a message asking for the Password. Once I provide that it tries again, and then the password message again....

I have noticed in a couple of posts advising to run a config command. What application do I use for that? I have installed Ubuntu 9.04.

Thanks for your help.

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Nandan Vaidya (gotunandan) said : 		#1

Make sure that the wireless encryption settings for that particular wireless network are correct.

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Lou Valente (louval32) said : 		#2

Thank you for your response.

That has been one of my questions. When I check the Connection properties I am not able to find where to provide the Encription Key that I have. When connecting for the first time on my wife's MacBook, I was asked for the Encription Key and password.The same thing for the laptop I have problems with using Windows XP Professional. But I could not find where to enter that with Ubuntu.

I failed to mention that this is an install on an Dell Inspiron 1545. I have a dual install with Ubuntu and Windows XP Professional.

I apologize for slow responses to any posts concerning this as I have to work it in between work and other obligations.

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Nandan Vaidya (gotunandan) said : 		#3

Well you should select one of the encryption techniques like WEP, WPA-PSK to the one which you have to connect to.
Right click on the network-manager-applet and edit connections.

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Lou Valente (louval32) said : 		#4

I have done that. I entered the Password for the router under WPA which is how it was setup.

When I look at Edit Connections I don't see any place to enter the Encription Key; unless I am missing something or not understanding one of the entries in the Edit Connections page(s).

I'll look at that closer when I get a chance this evening or weekend.

Thanks again for your help.

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Lou Valente (louval32) said : 		#5

I tried entering the encription when I was asked for the password and it worked. I'm connected.