[Linux-users] wireless configuration?

[Rick Bowers]

Hi all,

I've run linux for a while on a few servers, but never have used 
wireless. I'm trying to load linux now (I've tried FC7 and OpenSUSE 
both) on my Dell laptop.

Everything loads okay, but I can't get my wireless to communicate. 
The dialog says the system sees the card but when I try to "activate" 
it, it won't connect.

I use WEP on my router, and entered the appropriate passphrase; I've 
tried ASCII and Hex both. Neither seems to work.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to connect using wireless? 
Hints, pointers, documentation references, etc. are all welcome.

BTW: My laptop is a Dell D610.

tia,

~Rick