Re: [tlug] WiFi roaming and open networks

["David J Iannucci" <jlinux@example.com>]

> But, when I connect to a non-password protected WiFi network, I can't
> get access to the internet. Even if the network status icon indicates
> a strong signal, FireFox takes forever to search for the page, and
> then comes back with a "problem connecting to server" error.

I am having a similar-sounding problem with a box I set up for my aunt,
also Ubuntu.  She's accessing the net via a USB wifi device to the house
wifi network (p/w protected).  And (most of the time) Firefox refuses to
load pages. However Konqueror works fine.  So I've got her using
Konqueror.  Did you try another browser?

Occasionally, I'll load a page in Konq and then right away try the same
page in FF, and FF will load it.  But without that "priming", FF sees
nothing. I've planned to post to Ubuntu or Mozilla forums to try to
figure out the problem, but haven't gotten around to it.

I'd be happy to hear if anyone here has a clue about this, or if you
figure it out.  If so, please let me know!

(another) Dave