Noob ubuntu wifi help!

[Sullinger]

So,
We just got a new router and ubuntu wouldn't auto connect to it.
When I tried to click on the network manager icon in the panel, it was all glitchy and wouldn't work. Then, I removed it from the panel thinking I could just add it on again. I was wrong. Is there any way I can unremove it?

[jay105]

my advice would be to download WICD as your network manager. quick download, easy to set up, and never had a problem with it. then you can add it as a startup program so that it appears every time you log in.

[onederer]

For your router to auto-connect to the router, first, your router must be setup to match your network's parameters. If your network is 192.168.22.xx, and your router is some other IP number, it just won't work. And it is not advisable to run your router or your network, without any security. You should add at least a WEP code to your router for wireless networking. Your router should have a password, so no one can break into it, and make changes.

Then you need a network manager. And yes, WICD is a good application for that purpose.

Cheers!

[nujinini]

Can you please post all the outputs of commands found here.

We might see something there that can help solve your problem.


EDIT:

When I tried to click on the network manager icon in the panel, it was all glitchy and wouldn't work. Then, I removed it from the panel thinking I could just add it on again. I was wrong. Is there any way I can unremove it?

System > Preferences > Network Connections (Right Click) > Add to Panel