Good day, downloaded, installed linux mint (2010 release) on the hp620 laptop. I’m all satisfied, only there is no access to the network: with PPOP connection, userpoint requires, wifi does not connect (does not see and the indicator on the keyboard does not turn on).

Is it possible to suggest a solution given my lack of experience in linux?

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    Perhaps in the standard package there are no necessary drivers for the WiFi module of the laptop. Connect to the wired network and try to upgrade

    sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get upgrade

    Next, run the command

     nm-tool

    and see if the string "State: connected" is there. If there is, check the list of networks to connect to and select the one you are interested in. If not, run the command

     sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-wireless-lucid-generic

    There is a chance that will help.

    • As already written, when trying to wired connection (PPOP) asks USERPOINT. P.S. and the provider does not know what it is. - Seversky

    In general, in the mine (in the cat for sure) there is such a thing as installing Windows drivers for wireless devices. I have never used it (I get it right), but try it at least you. Located in the control center