Bug 167930

Summary:	Can connect to encrypted wireless network but not to non-encrypted network.
Product:	[Unmaintained] knetworkmanager	Reporter:	Stephen Ostrow <isleshocky77>
Component:	general	Assignee:	Will Stephenson <wstephenson>
Status:	RESOLVED WORKSFORME
Severity:	normal
Priority:	NOR
Version:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Ubuntu
OS:	Linux
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Description Stephen Ostrow 2008-08-01 01:55:48 UTC

Version:           4.1.0 (using KDE 4.1.0)
Installed from:    Ubuntu Packages
OS:                Linux

Currently KNetworkManager has all the information about wireless card correct and will detect all available wireless networks.  When I try to connect to a network which has WEP encryption it works perfectly.  However, when I try to connect to an open network (one without) encryption it fails every time at 57% at the stage for ip address.

If you're wondering about the use of open wireless network this is not for stealing wifi from a neighbor. I was at a friend's house who wanted un-encrypted for ease of use but was allowing me to use his network.  The same goes for if I'm at a place like Panera bread, McDonald's, hotels, or even JFK International airport all of which do not use encryption and have open and free wifi.

I'm not sure what information should be posted here so please let me know if you need any other versions or information.

Basically it's a brand new KUbuntu 8.04 install running KDE 4.1

Device: PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Vendor: Intel Corporation

Comment 1 Stephen Ostrow 2008-08-01 01:57:23 UTC

Title should be "Can connect to encrypted wireless network but not non-encrypted network."

Emphasis on I can't connect to a non-encrypted network.

Comment 2 Will Stephenson 2009-02-05 17:40:52 UTC

Still a problem?

Can you follow the troubleshooting guide at http://userbase.kde.org/NetworkManagement for the info to provide it it is?

Comment 3 Will Stephenson 2010-01-05 12:03:51 UTC

Works for KDE 4 knetworkmanager