Hiow to configure wireless

[Ernest Byaruhanga]

torokmiklos62 at aol.com wrote the following on 11/16/2006 06:53 AM:
> Hello all!!  I am new to Linux and am in need of some help. I have a
> Compaq Presario 1692 laptop computer and I am trying to connect laptop
> to internet. I have installed a Cabletron RoamAbout 802.11b pcmcia card.
> Computer sees the card fine. I configured it to my network. Everything
> looks fine but I cannot connect to internet. 

you did not describe what you have done so far!

anyway, for a newbie, i recommend you go the GUI way:

as root, run "system-config-network", click on the "New" icon, and
"Wireless Connection".

you are then good to go!

eb