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I am running Ubuntu 11.10 on a Compaq Presario CQ57 and I need to enable my wireless hardware switch to use it. I have a wireless key (F12) which shows a light when the switch is active (it is now red). How would I go about enabling in Ubuntu? I've tried pressing F12 normally and with Fn, none work.

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This a common problem with that model.

Here is solution

http://www.techytalk.info/ubuntu-ppas/ralink-wireless/

Linked question :

Wireless not recognised on a Compaq Presario CQ57

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I received an error on the second command saying no such package. – Harris6310 Apr 6 '12 at 20:30
I have found out that pressing F12 does switch the switch, but wireless is disabled anyway. Am I missing a driver? – Harris6310 Apr 6 '12 at 21:56
There is a step missing in that instruction.Run sudo apt-get update after adding ppa – Web-E Apr 7 '12 at 6:22
Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference. – fossfreedom♦ Apr 7 '12 at 8:12
Okay, I have fully solved the hardware switch problem. But it is still displaying that it is disabled. – Harris6310 Apr 7 '12 at 13:54
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