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GOAL:
I'm trying to install my Zonet Wireless PCI LAN Adapter card into my *NIX BOX*...
I've inserted the card inside but, I get no indication wether it's even being recognized by the machine--Nothing happens.
Also when I try to run the software for the card, it doesn't install... I just get the files for the cd to show up!
RESULTS:
Acrobat Bin Manual Software
autorun.inf Setup.exe Setup.ini
I have no idea where and how to start!!!
I've searched for tuts on how to install my particular wireless card in linux, but its a no show!!
It seems like no matter how much research you do it's just always hell trying to get anything to work in linux!
STATS:
O.S- MANDRIVA 2006 PROCESSOR- PEN3
WIRELESS PCI LAN ADAPTER- Zonet ZEW1600 54Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11g
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Everyone says linux is easy to work with... But I just dont see how!!!
_______________________________________________________ >>BLACKHOLE<< +no knowledge or information can escape my dense gravitational pull<<
Distribution: elive,sidux,xp,pclinuxos super gamer, mandriva 2007
Posts: 417
Rep:
Ok to confirm chipset open console/terminal and type lspci -v or /sbin/lspci -v and post back. If it is ralink do lsmod or /sbin/lsmod in terminal and see if rt2500 is listed. If so then just configure via make new network connection. If not then we can try something else.
Distribution: elive,sidux,xp,pclinuxos super gamer, mandriva 2007
Posts: 417
Rep:
02:08.0 Network controller: Ralink Ralink RT2500 802.11 Cardbus Reference Card (rev 01) is your wireless device using rt2500 chipset. Driver has been included by default for some time so to confirm it is loaded do lsmod in terminal, rt2500 should be listed. If not as root (su then root pass) modprobe rt2500 and check lsmod again. If it appears then go to configure your computer, network and internet, set up a new interface.
If nothing happens when you insert the card, then maybe the drivers are missing. You need to install the kernel-source package, then go to serialmonkey and get the drivers you need. You will need to compile them from source by doing "make" and then "make install" as root. Once thats done, try reconfiguring your wireless network and see if "ra0" interface is available.
If you are using encrypted wireless, then you need to enter the key so that the card is authorised to access your wireless router. The DHCP hostname is automatically given to you by your ISP so don't worry about it.
Distribution: elive,sidux,xp,pclinuxos super gamer, mandriva 2007
Posts: 417
Rep:
You have to put in the Encryption key assigned to your router/access point, that is if you have encryption set up. See this for more http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ss_encrypt.htm.
DHCP host name can be anything at all, just google for it if you really want to know more. Leave it ticked and no worries. You should never need to know the address of your DHCP server in a home network.
Your cd wont work because it contains windows software which are of no use to you installing drivers. There are applications that will install it in Linux , Wine, Cedega , but will not install drivers for you.
My wireless card is now functioning!!! YYEEAAAHHH!!!
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Thanks to all of you for your help and advice, after reconfiguring my network interface, my nix box is online!
I've gained a good chunk of knowledge in the past 3days about networking...
Another fantastic ending to a great drama. THE END.
//////credits//////
Beagle2
Kaz2100
reddazz
THANKS TO ALL!
----------------------------------------------------------- >>BLACKHOLE<<+no knowledge or information can escape my dense gravitational pull<<
Knowledge is now absorbed for eternity >>>>|<<<<
~in order to reach the glory of enlightment
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one must first tread the void of darkness~
>>BLACKHOLE<<
2006-(-_+)
P.S To moderators- please move this thread to correct forum.
Last edited by >>BLACKHOLE<<; 12-02-2006 at 09:55 PM.
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