Let me try to translate then. See below --- In [email protected], "kazman1914" <kazman1...@...> wrote: > > I'm trying to connect with an ethernet connection via a modem from > Time Warner Cable. I don't know if a network manager was installed > or whether the modem is set to provide the IP address. I don't > even know what dhcp is. > > As I said, in the past when I installed Ubuntu it was able to > recognize my modem and connect to the internet without any work at > all on my part other than installing the operating system. In that > respect it was as user friendly as Windows. This newer version > wasn't willing or able to automatically configure whatever needed > configuring, whereas I'm willing but not able as I've never had to > do it. > > ~Kaz > > --- In [email protected], "dbneeley" <dbneeley@> wrote: > > > > Can you be a bit more specific? > > > > Are you trying to connect via wifi or ethernet? > >
Are you hooking your laptop to a cable where the other end of the cable is connected directly to the cable modem? If yes, was that cable plugged in, both ends, when you installed Ubuntu? With the cable between the cable modem and the laptop, there should be one or more lights that come on the cable modem and possibly a light on the laptop too. Finally, have you tried a different cable? > > If wifi, are you using any encryption? > > If there is no wire and you are able to connect to the internet using Windows, please let us know that also. We will work from there. > > Did Ubuntu install Network Manager? > > Please tell us exactly which Ubuntu you installed. It is possible to download many different flavors of Ubuntu and some install what is called Network Manager (or equivalent) and some don't. > > Is your cable modem set to provide the IP address via dhcp? This is almost certainly a yes. > > > > David > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "kazman1914" <kazman1914@> wrote: > > > > > > Hey folks, > > > > > > It's been a while, as I stopped using Linux for some time due to computer > > > compatibility issues. > > > > > > I just installed the latest version of Ubuntu on my new laptop > > > but it doesn't let me connect to the internet. This is odd > > > because when I installed an older version of Ubuntu on an older > > > laptop I had no problems connecting. I installed, clicked on > > > Firefox, and there the world wide web was, ready to enjoy. > > > Now, I have a new laptop (same make) and a new version of Linux > > > (same distro), yet it apparently doesn't recognize my cable > > > modem or something. Please tell us as much as you can about the laptop. For example, who made it, what model number is it. > > > > > > Any ideas on how to get this working? > > > > > > ~Kaz > > > > > > We will get it working if you are willing to be patient with us. Thanks, Loyal ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
