This manual will help you select a wireless card that works with Free Software and connect to a wireless network.
Checking for compatibility
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) previously maintained a
hardware directory. The FSF has has
begun migrating this data to the community supported site
h-node.
- The h-node wifi site is a resource that will help users find information about if wireless cards work with all Free Software. Users are encouraged to submit hardware information to h-node because this will help the community know which hardware is supported and which to avoid.
Connecting to a wireless network
Right-click on the wireless applet to make sure wireless networking is enabled.

Left-click the wireless applet and select the network you want to connect to.

If the network uses encryption enter the encryption password or passphrase.

Enter a
keyring passphrase.

Internet connectivity should begin once connection is complete.
Revisions
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