Thread: TP Link TL-WN727N working on Ubuntu 10.11

hi,

have never used linux before , having great difficulties in setting wireless connection desktop pc. have tp link tl-wn727n wireless usb adapter
(the 150mbps version) cannot work can't find driver let ubuntu 10.11 use it.

can me, complete beginner?

many thanks.

hi,

have same card , used make work:

posted nickbooker

hi there.

card needs updated driver internal chipset, available ubuntu's repositories, you'll need connect router via wired network temporarily.

unplug wireless card machine, , connect machine router wired network cable.

wait few seconds, , check can browse website (e.g. www.ubuntu.com), ensure have connection internet.

install updated driver, click applications -> accessories -> terminal, , type following commands @ $ prompt, pressing enter after each 1 , supplying password if prompted:

code:

sudo apt-get update  sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-wireless-generic

note when entering passwords characters type not echoed screen, asterisks - normal linux command-line behaviour.

when finished on command line, type following close terminal:

code:

exit

unplug ethernet cable.

close windows , restart computer. make sure older version of driver gets unloaded memory, new version can loaded in place.

when logged in, insert wireless stick.

wait 30 seconds.

left-click network manager icon on panel @ top of screen (it near left-side of clock) , should see list of available network names connect to.

click 1 corresponding access point , you'll prompted keys required connect network.

if can't see access points, right-click network manager icon , make sure option enable wireless both present , ticked.

message appear briefly in top-right hand corner of screen when connection established.

try browsing different website check have working route out onto internet, , should set.

in future, should able plug in device, , if doesn't connect access point automatically left-click network manager icon , pick access point list.

hope helps,

nick

if fails try this:

posted anewguy

not sure if 1 or not, try:

sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-wireless-lucid-generic


see if helps or not, or if install.

dave

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