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AirPennNet Setup for Ubuntu 7.04


  1. Download the wpa_supplicant configuration file from here and save it as /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.

  2. Open /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf in a text editor.
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  3. Edit the identity and password lines. Replace PENN_NAME with your Penn Name and PENNKEY_PASSWORD with your PennKey Password. Save the file and exit the editor.
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  4. Open /etc/network/interfaces in a text editor.


  5. Add the lines wpa-driver wext and wpa-conf /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf under the wireless device section. Save the file and exit the editor.


  6. Type sudo ifup DEVICE, where 'DEVICE' is the name of your wireless device, in the terminal window. This should connect you to the AirPennNet wireless network. You will also be connected automatically on boot if you are in range of AirPennNet.


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