I am new to Linux and have the newest Ubuntu (14) release (updated). I can't get it to detect my usb Netgear wireless adapter (i.e. I have no ability to detect wireless networks).
The adapter works fine while running windows, so I know it's not a hardware issue. furthermore, in the shell I am able to detect the adapter as a USB device, but not a network device.
This is as far as I've gotten and could really use some help. Do I just need firmware for the device? It's listed as the following when I run lsusb:
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 0846:9020 NetGear, Inc. WNA3100(v1) Wireless-N 300 [Broadcom BCM43231]
where I think Broadcom BCM43231 is the chip info.
thanks very much for your time