menu --> services --> NETWORK --> start-network
start wicd
Problem with wicd
hello,
i'v the problem, that wicd not brings up a connection. i checked the syslog and there are dhclient entries like "no such device". i manually connected to a wlan. i setted up some variables with iwconfig and startet dhclient manually. after them wicd checks, that i'm connected. if i have time i will figure out more about this and post more infos. i dont know if it is a bt4 or a wicd bug sry.
menu --> services --> NETWORK --> start-network
start wicd
Originally Posted by ozzy66
thanks for the fast replie. i think i did it but i will do a test again. it's possible that i startet wicd before i started the network.
[Update]
i tested it again and it works with the resolution from ozzy66. thx
@wpalin: it is importand to start wicd at this way? not from the menu? when i trie to start wicd from the menu before i start the network then nothing happens. i trie your cmd at next boot. thx
This is not an issue at all with wicd.
boot
/etc/init.d/wicd start
under internet choose wicd settings manager
Everything will be fine, you dont need to do all the other stuff if your using wicd.
Using backtrack for the first time is like being 10 years old again with the keys to a Ferrari.
From my perspective, the best way to solve the wicd "issue" permanently (at least for persistent LiveUSB) is the following: At first boot I type the following in that particular order:
The wicd-client will start automatically with the KDE session IF the daemon got started beforehand AND with every subsequent boot-up, the daemon (and therefore also wicd-client) is started automatically. Just my 2c!Code:# update-rc.d wicd defaults # /etc/init.d/wicd start # startx
what interface are you using?
if u asked me Tom Hurley then the answer is the following:
eth1 (there r no problems)
wlan0 (atheros -> Dlink DWG-650)
i have still problems to connecting to WEP-wlans with wlan0. i cant use wicd....i set up all manually and connect manually. it's no problem cause i wrote a bash for all the wlan's.
with WPA and wicd is no problem.
i will post the log's for this issue this week.
[Update]
ok i'v tested it again. i did the following steps:
Services->Network->Start Network
Internet->wicd
in wicd i choose a WEP encrypted one. No Connection. here the syslog:
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client V3.1.1
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: Copyright 2004-2008 Internet Systems Consortium.
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: All rights reserved.
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: For info, please visit http://www.isc.org/sw/dhcp/
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient:
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: wmaster0: unknown hardware address type 801
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: wmaster0: unknown hardware address type 801
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt dhclient: Bind socket to interface: No such device
Jul 23 23:02:15 bt kernel: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: authenticate with AP XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: privacy configuration mismatch and mixed-cell disabled - disassociate
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: authenticated
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: associate with AP XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: mismatch in privacy configuration and mixed-cell disabled - abort association
Jul 23 23:02:16 bt kernel: wlan0: privacy configuration mismatch and mixed-cell disabled - disassociate
i looked what iwconfig says....it sets the essid but not the key (it is surly configured in wicd. i tried the diffrent options too)....
wlan0 IEEE 802.11bg ESSID:"anAP"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.412 GHz Access Point: Not-Associated
Tx-Power=27 dBm
Retry min limit:7 RTS thrff Fragment thr=2352 B
Encryption key
Power Management
Link Quality:0 Signal level:0 Noise level:0
Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0
Tx excessive retries:0 Invalid misc:0 Missed beacon:0
after them i tried succesfully to connect to a WPA.
when i set the HEX-Key with iwconfig and do dhclient i can connect to the WEP encrypted ones.
@H4x0r
im having the same issue but with WPA2.. havent tried with WPA though.. will update on this.
But i have no trouble connecting with WEP on wicd, with a default HD install of PreFinal...
any tip on how to overcome this ?
It seems very nice solution but,
in case I want to come back to the way the network started before , how can I do ?
NjB
Man, you got no idea how long I been trying to do that... I feel like a bloody tool for overlooking that. I guess assumption IS the mother of all f***ups.
Dont get me wrong, everything all configured great, just got real sick of /etc/init.d/wicd start or /etc/init.d/networking start at EVERY boot. (either worked fine).
So kudos mate, you've just made my life a lot easier and saved some blisters on my fingers
Oh, cause I ain't a real big forum-poster either, I'll just say thanks guys for Backtrack. Its bloody great! Also BIG thanks to all the guys that write such concise tutes on all manner of subjects in this forum, you have all been a big help as well.
Cheers.
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