getting online

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sparkytechrob

getting online

Post by sparkytechrob »

I just installed Linux Mint 14.1 on my laptop and I can't get online, if I go back to windows wireless works fine. please help.
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nerdtron

Re: getting online

Post by nerdtron »

What is the model of your laptop?

And run this command on the terminal and post the contents here.

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inxi -Fxz
sparkytechrob

Re: getting online

Post by sparkytechrob »

My laptop is a: HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
nerdtron

Re: getting online

Post by nerdtron »

maybe you need to install the wireless drivers.
connect using an ethernet cable and run the command in the terminal

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sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer
restart the laptop and see if wireless works.
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