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db3
Feb 17, 2016Aspirant
wndr4300 no wireless in linux mint
i just installed linux mint on my thinkpad laptop & discovered I have no internet unless I plug in the cable. I also have win7 on it & it will work wireless, no cable. Anyone know the routine...
- Feb 22, 2016
using mint 17.3 cinnamon.
it started working.
i think it takes a bit longer to establish conn than cable.
Retired_Member
Feb 17, 2016missing mint drivers for wifi card?
- db3Feb 17, 2016Aspirant
i suspect missing drivers is the case but so far no luck finding them
i'd be interested to know if the combo of lenovo thinkpad + netgear +linux is a nogo as far as wireless is comcerned.
I'm beginning tio get that impression.
- Retired_MemberFeb 17, 2016
The problem isn't netgear (this time) you should take this up with your wifi card manufacture. Before changing OS it's a good idea to be sure your hardware is supported by checking for drivers.
Good Luck!
- db3Feb 20, 2016Aspirant
well, it started working in ubuntu 14.04 so i know it works with at least one linux distro.
the bad news is i don't know why.
a little wireless network window popped up & i clicked it & entered pw & it connected.
hopefully ill be as lucky with mint. they are similar.