[17:17] <jtolentino> hi. i'm a noob with ubuntu and i'm helping my sister install it into her laptop. having problems with the wifi. can someone help?
[17:18] <jtolentino> i followed https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx#See%20Also
[17:18] <jtolentino> and got this: http://sites.google.com/site/johntolentino/_/rsrc/1265812280474/miscellaneous/Screenshot.png
[17:18] <jtolentino> as you can see, the driver is activated and is currently in use
[17:18] <jtolentino> i've already restarted
[17:19] <jtolentino> but it can't detect the wireless network
[17:20] <jtolentino> the laptop's model is Compaq Presario CQ40-635TU
[17:49] <gorthx> jtolentino:  is the network actually broadcasted, or is it hidden?
[18:03] <jtolentino> yes it is broadcasted
[18:03] <jtolentino> i configured the router
[18:03] <jtolentino> and i can detect it with my notebook (the one i'm using right now)
[18:04] <jtolentino> there are also other wireless networks in our area
[18:06] <jtolentino> i already tried manually adding the SSID of the network, as you can see here: http://sites.google.com/site/johntolentino/_/rsrc/1265812280474/miscellaneous/Screenshot.png
[18:06] <jtolentino> but it still doesn't connect to the network
[18:12] <gorthx> jtolentino Hrm.  hold on, lemme go look at my ubuntu box.
[18:14] <gorthx> I *think* you should have a "wireless networks" option in that drop-down list (the one that's connected to the satellite-dish looking icon)
[18:14] <gorthx> What happens if you right-click that icon?
[18:32] <jtolentino> let me boot up the linux box. just a sec
[18:33] <jtolentino> gorthx: i see the following options
[18:34] <jtolentino> Enable Networking
[18:34] <jtolentino> Edit connections...
[18:34] <jtolentino> About
[18:34] <jtolentino> Connection Information (also listed but disabled)
[18:34] <jtolentino> Enabled Networking is checked
[18:35] <jtolentino> as you can see in the link i provided (has a screen shot), only the wired network is available
[18:40] <gorthx> jtolentino:  yeah...which says to me that something else is up with your wireless setup.  Mine has wired, wireless, and vpn.
[18:40] <gorthx> Mine also has a "enable wireless networking" box
[18:40] <gorthx> my setup might be different from yours though.
[18:41] <gorthx> It's been a while since I set it up & it required some poking around.
[18:41] <gorthx> lemme go see if i still have my notes.
[18:41] <jtolentino> thanks :)
[18:46] <gorthx> Well, ultimately my problem was due to an additional HW switch for the wireless that I needed to enable from Windows (thanks, HP) so I don't think that'll help you.  :(  sorry.
[18:46] <gorthx> Other commands that might point you to a solution:
[18:47] <gorthx> ifconfig and iwlist.
[18:47] <gorthx> I used wicd, too.
[18:48] <jtolentino> i'll check them out. thanks :)
[18:48] <gorthx> The ubuntu forums were a big help, just make sure you look at recent info :)
[18:48] <gorthx> GOod luck!