WIFI in Ubuntu

[jibran]

Hello guys, I am absolutely new to linux and so far the only problem that I have faced during the installation is that the wireless network isn't working. I have tried both the 'manual configuration' and 'enabled roaming mode' but nothing has come of it. I do see my network listed under the wireless networks but the signal strength is to the minimum and it never connects to it. Although I am putting in the right information every time. Any Ideas???

[falko]

Do you use the latest Ubuntu (7.04)?
Are you sure you're not too far away from your WLAN access point?

[jibran]

Do you use the latest Ubuntu (7.04)?
Are you sure you're not too far away from your WLAN access point?
Finally someone at least replied :). Well the laptop is in the same room as the router and I am using the latest Ubuntu, also as my ethernet is working I have also updated the system in view that it may solve the problem but nothing has come of it either. It is really strange as if I try manual configuration, I don't see any thing but if I use 'enable roaming mode' I can see all the near by routers (my neighborers also have unsecured wireless routers) but I cannot connect to any of them. And I only get one blue bar of signal strength. Is this a common problem in Ubuntu?

[falko]

WIFI was a problem up to Ubuntu Edgy, but was improved a lot with Feisty (and I've never had any problems with it). I think it might be a problem with your hardware (WIFI chipset?).
I've just found this page, maybe it helps you: http://i-eat-noobs.blogspot.com/2007/08/get-wireless-working-in-ubuntu-704.html