I have a DLink DWL-510. Its drivers are not in the kernel, but rather as a seperate install similar to how nvidia works, but with more features exposed in Open Source liscenced code. These drivers are provided by Ubuntu in the linux-restricted-modules-'uname -r' package and have worked painlessly for me during install. I'm not sure which CD you're talking about that has an executable file on it, but driver CDs rarely have any useful programs on them, linux-wise.
I've had a well versed network tech for a local uni suggest that orinocco cards are fantastic. I can't remember what he said about cisco cards. But definately make sure when you pick out something that you see the device listed by the drivers you intend to use.
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On 2/12/06, Chuck [email protected] wrote:
Hi everyone. I'm new to this list.
I have a rather basic question that is Kansas City specific. I've set up a box which is running Ubuntu Linux. I'd like to connect it to our home wireless network. We have two Windoze machines connected using LinkSys equipment to Internet being served up by Time Warner.
Does anybody have suggestions about which wireless card will work with my Linux box? Also, does one run the executable file on the CD or does one have to copy files directly?
I found the networking app on the Ubuntu menu and it looks like I can configure the network (network name, WEP) once I get a device installed.
Thanks for any help on these basics.
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It is so hard to find the right wireless card since manufacturers never seem to want to put the name of the chipset on the box. And once you have the shrinkwrap off the box, the computer store frequently takes a dim view of returns, especially when the reason is "An operating system with, officially, about 5% of the market, won't work with this card."
I guess what the KCLUG list really needs is a list of local stores which have a reasonable return policy that doesn't require the device to be completely non-functional (in a Windows box) to exchange it for another wireless card. It would be nice as well to have a link to a compact list of all the compatible wireless chipsets for loading into your PDA.
Yes ornico wireless cards are really nice, but again, hard to find the right chipset.
--- Justin Dugger [email protected] wrote:
I have a DLink DWL-510. Its drivers are not in the kernel, but rather as a seperate install similar to how nvidia works, but with more features exposed in Open Source liscenced code. These drivers are provided by Ubuntu in the linux-restricted-modules-'uname -r' package and have worked painlessly for me during install. I'm not sure which CD you're talking about that has an executable file on it, but driver CDs rarely have any useful programs on them, linux-wise.
I've had a well versed network tech for a local uni suggest that orinocco cards are fantastic. I can't remember what he said about cisco cards. But definately make sure when you pick out something that you see the device listed by the drivers you intend to use.
Justin Dugger
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On 2/12/06, Chuck [email protected] wrote:
Hi everyone. I'm new to this list.
I have a rather basic question that is Kansas City specific. I've set up a box which is running Ubuntu Linux. I'd like to connect it to our home wireless network. We have two Windoze machines connected using LinkSys equipment to Internet being served up by Time Warner.
Does anybody have suggestions about which wireless card will work with my Linux box? Also, does one run the executable file on the CD or does one have to copy files directly?
I found the networking app on the Ubuntu menu and it looks like I can configure the network (network name, WEP) once I get a device installed.
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On 2/12/06, Justin Dugger [email protected] wrote:
I've had a well versed network tech for a local uni suggest that orinocco cards are fantastic. I can't remember what he said about cisco cards. But definately make sure when you pick out something that you see the device listed by the drivers you intend to use.
I'll second that. I've got an old Dell TrueMobile 1500 802.11b card, which is an ORiNoCo Gold OEM'd. It's only B, and it's 16-bit PCMCIA, but it works pretty much flawlessly in any distro newer than 3 years old or so, I've even used it with an old copy of FreeBSD, say 4.3ish on a 486SLC50 laptop for WarDrving. Very capable, very compatible cards.
Jon.
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