To fix the Network problem of Ubuntu 12.04 with Dell Inspiron 12.04 (with Network card Atheros ar8162)
Try the following
1) Download compat-wireless-2012-02-28-p.tar.bz2 from here
(download the exact file from the list)
2) Copy the downloaded file to your home
3) Then open the Terminal (Ctrl +alt+t) and run the following Commands one by one
Try the following
1) Download compat-wireless-2012-02-28-p.tar.bz2 from here
(download the exact file from the list)
2) Copy the downloaded file to your home
3) Then open the Terminal (Ctrl +alt+t) and run the following Commands one by one
gud 1....tanku...
ReplyDeleteWhen I enter the first command it says, "Cannot open: No such file or directory tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now
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Never mind. The first commands gives an error message, but I proceeded with the following commands anyway and everything worked out fine. You, sir, are a genius!
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ReplyDeleteUpdate the os into version 13.04.Ubuntu 13.04 already included driver for network card and wireless.
Deletehow long does this process take? Mine has been on the same line for 30 mins?
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DeleteAnyone know where I can get a copy of the compat-wireless besides ? That site is down right now :(
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ReplyDeleteI'm installing slax 12 and it can't show network controler (I217). Can you help me ?
I don't know about slax 12 my friend.
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