I am in the process of "testing" ZORIN UBUNTU and I am unable to connectwirelessly using a RALINK RT2070 USB DONGLE.Despite the fact that I am dualbooting with UBUNTU 12.04 which I am also "testing" and which connectsflawlessly? Both operating systems Wireless connections are set up in exactlythe same way using a WEP security password.The ZORIN o/s try's to connect butkeeps timing out after a minute.I have looked in TERMINAL and found a messagethat quote "access point not associated" is displayed.NB I do not have a problemconnecting to the WEB with a CABLE using ZORIN.Does anyone have any ideas? and yes The All Users box is ticked.
I don't have a solution, just a couple of comments.Zorin includes an older kernel than Ubuntu 12.04, which might be aconsideration. Does Zorin support Backports?WEP is better than nothing, but not by much. If possible, use WPA.
Hi apparently Zorin Kernel latest is 2.6.38-13 and still runs Gnome 2,nowresolved by switching to a Zyxel Dongle and now have wirelessfunction..
While we are delighted to offer help to anyone with a Linux related issuethis is not the place to fined Zorin experts. Have you tried going to theZorin website (zorin-os.com) and accessing the Forums, under Help?I certainly agree with gord_lib's cautions about WEP security. WPA isdefinitely the way to go.
Reason for WEP use is I had an issue withWPA set up which my Internet provider..SKY couldn't resolve.As far as theZorin Issue is concerned I tried asking the Zorin Forum but couldn't getthe problem resolved other than the comment about Zorin Kernel andGnome2,so I tried a Zyxel Dongle and now have wireless.
Glad things are working for you at last. Most ISP's aren't very familiarwith Linux and aren't interested in being helpful with setup issues.WPA is not carrier dependant and WEP isn't any easier to set up - they arejust being lazy! Time to try WPA again and it will now work.Best wishes from sunny, warm Mississauga, Ontario, Canada - reached +12 Ctoday here.
Zorin comes out far less often than Ubuntu, on which it is based. So thekernel will indeed be older. Its latest still does not have Linux 3. Olderversions of Zorin would be a year older than that. Not sure which versionwe are talking about.I do not think that backports will help as it will likely cause somecompatibility problems and result in errors due to not being aligned withUbuntu versions. The only suggestion that I could make would be to compilea newer kernel, but that is easier said than done for many users.I know that Zorin is good for Windows users, but going with something tofar from the Ubuntu tree has its problems. If you cannot get it to workthen try Ubuntu or a derivative that is newer and which allows for versioncompatibility.You may get wireless working but it may take more time than if you weretrying to do it in Ubuntu. Instead search for your wireless and an olderversion of Ubuntu such as natty or maverick using those search terms.
I am not a novice but still learning,as i'm dualbooting Ubuntu 12.04 and Zorin Latest version with Kernel 2.6.38-13 andGnome 2.I have now resolved the issue by swapping the Ralink Dongle for aZyxel one and the issue is resolved.One final point I do find the layoutpleasing and would be much easier for a new ex windows user to getaround..
I am glad to hear that you are working in ZorinOS. It is set up to helpWindows users and I say to use what works best for you! Please keep usinformed how it turns out in the end (whether the original wireless getsworking) and update us periodically on your thoughts on ZorinOS as thisinfo may help another user thinking about switching to Linux.