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#1 2009-08-07 15:09:38

ren0
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[Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Hello,

I'm using wicd to connect to the internet.

It usually works but there are problems to connect wirelessly, from time to time . The connexion works when using ethernet.

The password I write to connect to my wifi-network (protected by WPA, using TKIP encryption), which is hidden, is said to be incorrect.
As a matter of fact, I'm sure the password is correct (I've tested it with another computer).

The router is a G604T_WIRELESS.

Have you got any idea to help me ?

Last edited by ren0 (2009-08-09 11:59:38)

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#2 2009-08-08 08:32:49

djszapi
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Hello ren0!

Does it work with open connection ? Can you get IP address when it's successfull? Did you try it with networkmanager, or from commandline ? Which chispet/driver/kernel do you use ?

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#3 2009-08-08 09:03:17

ren0
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

It works with open connection.

I tested it with another networks, using WPA as well and it works perfectly !

I tried NM and the commandline way, but they failed too, of course, only with the Dlink G604T_WIRELESS, otherwise, it works !

The driver is a iwl3945 (I spécified to the kernel that is must be charged at the boot by editing MODULE=() in the rc.conf).

My chipset is an intel 3945 !

My kernel is the lastest, i.e., 2.6.30

EDIT: all the results given here come from my memory (cause I can't boot Arch immediately). I'm sure they are correct, but forgive me is there is a syntax error in the denomination of the kernel or the chipset ^^

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#4 2009-08-08 16:19:31

djszapi
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

The conclusion is the wpa can't work only this network around you?

Can you try it with other pc, other distribution, or from livecd ?

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#5 2009-08-08 16:23:09

ren0
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Using gentoo or ubuntu, it works perfectly on this network smile

I must precise that Arch works with other networks, only this one fails...

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#6 2009-08-08 19:52:03

svanberg
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Hi ren0!
I just smashed my D-LINK DSL-G604T today. My wireless connection worked from time to time here, but it's not Arch. wink

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#7 2009-08-08 20:52:00

ren0
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

It usually works with other OS, but not with Arch sad

I can't smash my router, it's not mine ^^

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#8 2009-08-09 05:17:55

djszapi
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Could you try it with a fresh archlinux minimal install? It takes just 10 minutes from usb maximum.
Or could you try it on another pc, with arch on it?

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#9 2009-08-09 09:05:44

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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

Bear in mind that wicd is not very good with hidden networks and there is an open bug report to fix it:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/wicd/+bug/388116


All men have stood for freedom...
For freedom is the man that will turn the world upside down.
Gerrard Winstanley.

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#10 2009-08-09 11:31:20

ren0
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Re: [Wicd] Wifi problem. (solved)

To djszapi : already tried ! Does not work with wicd...

To loafer : there's no matter i change the network settings to make the network hidden no more

EDIT : the network is hidden no more, and guess what ? The connection works perfectly smile

This problem is now solved !

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