Can't maintain wireless connection
I'm a Linux novice trying to make a permanent switch from Vista to Ubuntu.
I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop with a Dell wireless 1390 wlan mini-card.
The wireless connection has worked OK with Ubuntu 8.04 and seems OK if I boot into Windows. With Ubuntu 8.10 shortly after startup I lose the wireless connection.
If I reboot I get the connection back but only for a minute or two. It will not reconnect.
I'm using the Broadcom B43 wireless driver. The WL driver was activated as well. I thought that may have been the problem. But I've tried each driver separately and the situation doesn't change.
Using Ethernet I have no problems with either networking or Internet connection.
What to do?
I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop with a Dell wireless 1390 wlan mini-card.
The wireless connection has worked OK with Ubuntu 8.04 and seems OK if I boot into Windows. With Ubuntu 8.10 shortly after startup I lose the wireless connection.
If I reboot I get the connection back but only for a minute or two. It will not reconnect.
I'm using the Broadcom B43 wireless driver. The WL driver was activated as well. I thought that may have been the problem. But I've tried each driver separately and the situation doesn't change.
Using Ethernet I have no problems with either networking or Internet connection.
What to do?
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Haven't abandoned this.
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Haven't posted any update about our advices, did you try other livecd's, did you see the guide, don't you have any further comments? I think we can't help without more information so please help us helping you :)
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Thanks rindi!
ASKER
My apologies for the delay. Making the switch has been a major distraction.
ASKER
The problem occurs even with maximum signal strengthe 3 feet from the router.
LiveCD is a great idea. I'll try booting from my 8.04 CD. If that doesn't work I'll try another distro CD and if THAT doesn't work, I'll image my installation then reinstall Ubuntu 8.04 and see what happens.