Template:Laptop Networking

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Test wired internet connection

You'll notice that basiccheck also contains a minimal networking test. The following includes more comprehensive instructions and troubleshooting steps.
☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench.

  • Watch the desktop task bar, top right corner. You should see a ↑↓ symbol appear.

☐ Open a web browser (Xubuntu 12.04 uses Firefox by default) and navigate to a website, such as llama.freegeek.org.
Troubleshooting tips

  • Try a different cable. The workbench ethernet cables see a lot of use.
  • Check to see if the up lights are flashing on the LAN port. No lights may indicate a failed port.
  • Open a terminal and run ifconfig. Have your instructor help you interpret the results.

Requirements
☐ All laptops given away or sold from Free Geek must have a working wired internet connection. Some laptops may accept an external PCMCIA card if the internal port has failed, consult with your instructor.

Test wireless internet connection

☐ Test wireless

  • Disconnect the ethernet cable.
  • Click on the WiFi symbol to select the FreeGeek network.
  • If all goes well, you should be able to simply browse to a website with Firefox. Pick a different site than you used for the wired networking test, such as http://wiki.freegeek.org.

☐ If you arrive at your website successfully, continue to the next build step.
Requirements
All laptops sold or given away from Free Geek must be able to browse to a website wirelessly. In some cases, installing an external PCMCIA wireless card is ok, check with your instructor.

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