Ubuntu – Cannot connect wireless internet with 12.10 on Dell Inspiron 1525

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I have just installed Ubuntu 12.10 on my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. Wired network connection works a treat but there is no option to Enable Wireless Networking. Nor can I use Edit Connections to add a wireless network connection. After entering details, the Save button is disabled.

Best Answer

I used this laptop with ubuntu 10.04 two years ago.For using Wi-Fi, you must open the Software Sources and then open the tab "Additional Drivers", probably you can see the Wi-Fi driver for your Dell.Activate it and connect a wireless network. Or run the following command in terminal:

sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source

After that restart computer.

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