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1. DroBuddy

   I tried this cmd and it says, “Couldn’t find package linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic”.

   I’m going to try Synaptic right now, but yeah… Your solution seems to be out of date.

   Nov 2nd, 2008

2. sam

   @ DroBuddy:

   Are you sure you have all the Ubuntu repositories enabled in Software Sources and your package lists are up to date? I just ran that particular command as well and found the package “linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic” no problem.

   If you still have trouble, the package is available through the Ubuntu Package Search online at: http://packages.ubuntu.com/intrepid/linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic

   Nov 2nd, 2008

3. IndyGunFreak

   Drobuddy,
   How can it be out of date, it was just released and posted. You probably need to enable all the repositories in your source list.

   Worked fine for me..

   Nov 4th, 2008

4. nelson

   como instalo internet con wifi en mi mlaptop inspirons 6400 dell.-

   Nov 5th, 2008

5. nelson

   esto con ubuntu 8.10

   Nov 5th, 2008

6. Serafeim

   I have done all these but still my wireless doesn’t work.
   My laptop is Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo PA2510

   Nov 6th, 2008

7. Paul

   worked great for me on my Acer Aspire 3680

   Nov 10th, 2008

8. James

   My output for:
   lspci | grep “Atheros”

   is exactly the same as you posted above. Yet your fix doesn’t work for me!

   I find wifi in linux a REAL TRIAL!

   Nov 12th, 2008

9. sam

   Are you sure that the default drivers are disabled in the Hardware Drivers manager? The stock modules may still be loading and interfering.

   Try running: lsmod | grep "ath"
   You should only find modules related to ath5k, not ath_pci or otherwise.

   You may need to blacklist the default modules.

   Nov 12th, 2008

10. Tim

    This work great! Thank you!

    Upgraded my wife’s laptop from 8.04 to 8.10 and the wireless card stopped working. After I disabled the madwifi drivers per the Ubuntu site getting connected was not consistent. After this quick update connects everytime and stronger than before!

    Thanks again!
    Tim

    Nov 14th, 2008

11. husunzi

    I’m getting:

    E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11 Resource temporarily unavailable)
    E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it?

    I’ve got an Atheros AR5007EG on a Toshiba Satellite L315 using Ubuntu 8.10.

    Thanks!

    Nov 15th, 2008

12. chipHAZARD

    This works.. but the first command should be change..
    if you run this command it will ask for a dependency. the first line should be to install the dependency followed by the module.

    I tried it this way.. concept is p
    retty much the same.

    1. copied the following files from the ibex live CD to my desktop.
    linux-backports-modules-2.6.27-7-generic_2.6.27-7.4_i386.deb
    linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic_2.6.27.7.11_i386.deb

    2. installed the first file using dpkg from the console
    3. installed the 2nd file using the same process..
    4. restart
    5. disabled the default atheros driver..
    6. Problem solved….

    Nov 16th, 2008

13. sam

    @ husunzi:

    It looks like when you can the apt-get command you had another package manager running - it might have been the update manager, synaptic, add/remove applications etc. but you can only run one package manager at a time.

    @ chipHAZARD:

    Are you sure you had all the Ubuntu repositories enabled before running the apt-get command? All dependencies should have been easily satisfied from the repos.

    Nov 16th, 2008

14. JayS

    Hey thanks a million! I followed your instructions and they worked perfectly. I have a Toshiba Satellite A215-4747 that came loaded with Vista. I was able to find XP drivers from scouring all over the web but the common controls I never quite could figure out. I went back and tried all of the Linux distros like I do once a year hoping that I can make the switch. Everything is working on this laptop with 8.10, even the Fn key combos! I’m, a happy camper…

    Nov 17th, 2008

15. anarkae

    Worked great on my Acer Aspire 5610z.

    Nov 18th, 2008

16. Husunzi

    I think Sam was right - I can remember whether I was running another package manager at the time, and meanwhile I reinstalled the whole system for another reason, and now I tried the instructions at the top of this page again & it worked - thank you so much!

    Nov 21st, 2008

17. Templis

    For those, who had the “Couldn’t find package linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic” error, check, if you have Ubuntu 8.10

    Nov 21st, 2008

18. bw

    thank you. this solved what has been a very frustrating for a newbie like myself. hard knowing just enough to wreck what was working before…

    Nov 23rd, 2008

19. anash

    i too got the error, “Couldn’t find package linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic” .mine is Ubuntu8.10 and my laptop is CompaqCQ60.What should i do?

    Nov 26th, 2008

20. Templis

    Try using general repositories and refreshing in synaptic package manager!
    Are you shure that’s the same wireless model?
    lspci | grep “Atheros”
    07:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x 802.11abg Wireless PCI Express Adapter (rev 01)
    I have Toshiba P200-1I4 and everything worked just perfect! On 8.04 I had to try a lot more to make it work!

    Nov 26th, 2008

21. anash

    it worked for me.thanks a lot..

    Nov 27th, 2008

22. Genisis

    Seemed to work for me on my Acer 5315. Was a little confusing though cause the WiFi light dosnt blink like it does when I boot into Windows.
    Thanks!

    Dec 8th, 2008

23. Marko

    I managed to install the backports with apt-get, rebooted, disabled support for Atheros LAN drivers, and rebooted again… The only problem is that I don’t have the option of enabling support for the 5xxx series of Atheros drivers…?

    I am running a clean Ubuntu 8.10 install on a Compaq Presario c700 laptop. Had wi-fi running (more or less) under 8.04 using ndiswrapper, but I thought perhaps this method might be better…

    Question (maybe a stupid one): How do I know if this successfully enabled my wi-fi? I am currently in an area with no wi-fi for miles, but will need it tomorrow, at which point it will be too late to tinker if something doesn’t work…

    Here’s my lspci readout (which does not seem to have changed after the procedure):

    01:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x 802.11abg Wireless PCI Express Adapter (rev 01)
    Subsystem: Hewlett-Packard Company Device 137b
    Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
    Memory at 91300000 (64-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=64K]
    Capabilities:
    Kernel modules: ath_pci

    Thanx in advance!

    Dec 8th, 2008

24. josunik

    Yaaaabadabadooo! I have Ubuntu. But I feel like in the flintstones.

    I solved the problem of not having acces to Internet, with an RJ-45 for now, but that gives me a 1m mobility with my laptop. I am really thinking of upgrading my RJ-45 to have 3m mobility.

    I will try this solution as soon as I get home from work.

    So far my computer looks at me with a very recentful face when I try to trick her.

    Dec 10th, 2008

25. Atif Haider

    Thanks, It worked at my machine (Compaq Presario C700)

    Dec 11th, 2008

26. bambangp

    thanks, my acer 5052 now can detect atheros. but still, i cannot connect into my SMC wireless router. how come? is this about signal problem?
    here is my iwconfig

    bambang@intrepid:~$ iwconfig
    lo no wireless extensions.

    eth0 no wireless extensions.

    pan0 no wireless extensions.

    wmaster0 no wireless extensions.

    wlan0 IEEE 802.11bg ESSID:”"
    Mode:Managed Frequency:2.412 GHz Access Point: Not-Associated
    Tx-Power=27 dBm
    Retry min limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr=2352 B
    Power Management:off
    Link Quality:0 Signal level:0 Noise level:0
    Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0
    Tx excessive retries:0 Invalid misc:0 Missed beacon:0

    does anybody know about it?
    thanks for the help.

    Dec 12th, 2008

27. bambangp

    finally i can taste my atheros works, last time i tried to reload ath5k module, using sudo modprobe ath5k, then voila! Its totally works!

    Thankyou very much!

    Dec 13th, 2008

28. EDLJTech-Know

    Thank you soooooooo much! I resolved the issues with my wireless card, and of course I updated my system to the newest version of Kubuntu. And there it went again, my wireless. (Pull my hair out). I love Ubuntu and just bought a new laptop, that was pre installed with the dinosaur Vista.

    Like, i said as soon as I installed, got my wireless to working, and updated he system, my wireless was not functioning. It would not even recognize the network.

    I found your posts, and followed the instructions to a “T”. Still no luck. Until…. BAMBANGP suggested sudo modprobe ath5k. Why did I not think of this before?

    Are you Ubuntu Gods? If not, you are at least a blessing.

    If you do not mind, I am going to post in the Ubuntu forums, and point everyone to this site, for their Atheros needs.

    Thanx again.

    Dec 15th, 2008

29. EDLJTech-Know

    One other question:

    What can I do to make the ath5k mod load correctly everytime? Instead of having to run sudo modprobe ath5k at every startup?

    Thanx in advance.

    Dec 15th, 2008

30. sam

    @ EDLJTech-Know:
    I would say just add “ath5k” to /etc/modules and reboot but I’ve read that ath5k may require another module: “mac80211″ (source) and I don’t have the hardware available at the moment to research this.
    The guide above expects you to just use the Drivers Manager (jockey-gtk or jockey-kde) in Ubuntu to manage module activation.

    Dec 15th, 2008

31. bambangp

    hi edljtech-know, you can use: sudo nano /etc/modules, then add at the latest row: ath5k.
    save, then reboot your laptop.

    hope this help.
    thx

    Dec 18th, 2008

32. Josh

    Ever since I installed Ubuntu 8.10 on my laptop (Thinkpad T41) I’ve had massive wireless issues. The two main problems were (1) the wireless connection would constantly drop and (2) network speed drastically reduced when my laptop was not physically close to my wireless router. My wireless worked great with previous versions of Ubuntu so I figured it must be a driver issue.

    Since I’ve switched wireless drivers as outlined above, I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in performance and have not had a dropped connection since I installed it last night. Thanks!

    Dec 21st, 2008

33. Adam Setzler

    This wireless driver worked for my Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5881. I hope this comment helps others in my situation. Be sure to go to System > Administration > Windows Wireless Drivers and uninstall any driver profiles there, if you have any.

    Dec 22nd, 2008

34. Paulo

    Hey, thank you for this helpful hint! I followed your description but afterwards I had to insert ath5k into the /etc/modules and reboot. Then it worked. Thank you

    Dec 23rd, 2008

35. toby

    thanks so much. i’ve been banging my head against a wall trying to get the wireless working. it’s sorted now.

    Dec 25th, 2008

36. Mansfield

    Worked great for me, running Ubuntu 8.10 on Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5892. Anyone attempting this, be sure to go into System>Administration>Software Sources, and under the “Updates” tab, enable “Unsupported updates (intrepid-backports)”. I have “Pre-released updates (intrepid-proposed)” enabled as well, but that’s me.

    From there, Applications>Accessories>Terminal, type “sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-intrepid-generic” without the quotes, press enter. If you don’t have an internet connection, it will prompt you to insert the installation CD; do so, once Ubuntu sees it, press enter again.

    After installation, reboot, then go to System>Administration>Hardware Drivers. Ensure that “Support for Atheros 802.11 wireless LAN cards” is disabled, and “Support for 5xxx series of Atheros 802.11 wireless LAN cards” is enabled. Reboot again, wireless networks should be recognized upon startup.

    Dec 25th, 2008

37. dlb33

    Worked perfectly. I had been tying to resolve this problem for over a month… kudos.

    Dec 26th, 2008

38. binary_dreamer

    Hi. i got the installation of ubuntu 8.10 in my box with kernel 2.6.27-9 and i can see the
    1.
    lspci | grep “Atheros”
    2.
    07:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x 802.11abg Wireless PCI Express Adapter (rev 01)
    the thing is that it does not appear in ifconfig, iwconfig or in the network manager. any ideas?

    Dec 28th, 2008

39. ElectricOctopus

    Hey this is perfect

    Dec 30th, 2008

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