Re: how to get kubuntu to recognize my wireless internet
OK, let's start over again.
You wrote in your first post:
The TD 8840 modem is your ISP cable modem connected to your cable company's RG58U cable.
A short piece of ethernet cable connects it to your WR 340G wireless modem.
You also wrote:
"Factory settings" mean that your wireless modem is open. That is, the ESSID is that which the factory set, and there is no encryption. So, regardless of the wireless device, ANYONE can connect using your visible ESSID without a password. IF you cannot connect to your open wireless with wicd then you have other problems.
The 192.168.1.1 IP address is the address of your wireless router, NOT your PC. When you connect to an open wireless with FireFox you put 192.168.1.1 (or what ever IP the wireless manual stipulates) into the URL you will get the wireless login screen. And, DHCP is used to AUTOMATICALLY get an IP address from the wireless device, which is configured as a DHCP daemon specifically to proffer an IP address when asked. One never enters an IP address when using DHCP.
So, it's time we get some HARD data from you.
First, I didn't see what your wireless chip is.
Open a konsole and enter
and
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and report back the results.
OK, let's start over again.
You wrote in your first post:
I am running TP Link TD 8840 modem with TP link WR 340G for the ports.
A short piece of ethernet cable connects it to your WR 340G wireless modem.
You also wrote:
Grey Geek: the modem & router are on factory settings and do not offer the same options as yours.
I have entered the BSSID number the system id infrastructure, WPA2 and password even the DHCP number 192.168.1.1 and when I try to get on the net , it tells me the system can't find a usable address!
So, it's time we get some HARD data from you.
First, I didn't see what your wireless chip is.
Open a konsole and enter
lspci | grep Network
ifconfig
iwlist scanning
lsmod
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