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Question

Mandriva 2011 Wifi problem

Nov 17, 2011 11:40PM PST

I cannot connect to wi fi network in my Mandriva 2011. Please help.
I am able to connect through wired DSL but not thru WiFi.

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Clarification Request
Given so little machine information.
Nov 18, 2011 12:26AM PST

All I can suggest is to write more.

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Mandriva WiFi connection problem
Nov 18, 2011 1:14AM PST

Sir I installed Mandriva 2011 on my Laptop HP dv5 along with the factory installed Vista. I have a wireless net work at home and Vista comfortably connects to this netwrok. When on Mandriva, the machine does not recognize the Wi Fi netwrok and doen not connect. When I tried to connect through wired (cable), it works fine. I have searched for possible driver problem but could'nt get any help from any where. I am getting help from this forum on various issues for more than a decade and today felt happy to see R.Proffit responding to me, like always......since decades......Bravo Sir!

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Looked at the dv5 and dozens of models.
Nov 18, 2011 1:15AM PST

This means I can't see if there is a driver needed.

Sorry I can't help with the lack of details. I can see why no one can help but did they ask for the details?
Bob

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Information
Nov 18, 2011 1:37AM PST

What kind of further details are needed sir?
I am new to Linux and cant speak the linux language.

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It's not a language issue.
Nov 18, 2011 3:30AM PST

It's a model number. You supplied the make, and the model's line but not which one you have.

I know folk don't want to know this detail but when we are looking for what's amiss with a driver this one detail is one we can't do without.
Bob