can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because Net

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dexter lab

can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because Net

Post by dexter lab »

Hi guys,

I've installed Linux Debian Mint. The problem is that I can't open firefox to access the internet. I use wireless so I can't even first time update/upgrade because I need to browser to autenticate myself on WiFi.

I try to update but it says that the authentication with the server failed. What can I do so this get to work? At the moment I don't have any other computer, only this one.
Hope to a solution.

Thanks for the attention.
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sweuk

Re: can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because N

Post by sweuk »

Probably the wireless on your machine is disabled by hardware switch.
Check here for a step by step guide on how to enable it:
[url]http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=134415[/url]

After the wireless is enabled, open Firefox and authenticate, as you did before.
dexter lab

Re: can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because N

Post by dexter lab »

Hey, thanks for the quick reply.

The problem is that Firefox isn't working: I click on it, it does recognize the click but simply doesnt open the browser. It's like nothing was happening.

on LIVE CD It did good, but now with it installed I just cant open firefox
trapperjohn

Re: can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because N

Post by trapperjohn »

Hi,

Let's look at a couple things:

from the terminal, run
firefox

What is the output?

from a terminal, run
ifconfig

What is the output
sweuk

Re: can't Net Acess because Firefox, can't Firefox because N

Post by sweuk »

Also try this obvious question: are you using a mouse or a laptop touch-pad?

If it's a touch-pad, go to Applications> System Tools> System Settings>Touchpad and see whether the "Enable Touchpad" box is checked.
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