Found some YouTubes that may help....
USB Wireless on Ubuntu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk8g1vr2kpA
Using ndiswrapper to get your wireless adapter working...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p59xfRtMLw
ALSO... Go To:
ndiswrapper | Free software downloads at SourceForge.net
http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/ndiswrapper/index.php?title=Main_Page
CLICK
List of known WORKING devices
http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/ndiswrapper/index.php?title=Category:WORKS
Go to YouTube and I used search words " linux wireless adapter " and got
a lot of results for video tutorials.
gerald philly pa usa
http://linuxducks.webs.com/
On 09/27/2013 08:49 PM, [email protected] wrote:
If I get what you are asking, is that you have a desktop computer and
wish to add wireless connectivity via a wireless adaptor as the
following? ....
*The Desktop Wireless Adapter Difference: USB vs. PCI*
http://www.pcworld.com/article/243226/the_desktop_wireless_adapter_difference_usb_vs_pci.html
Generally all netbooks, notebooks, laptops -- especially older ones,
not brand new -- seem to all work with popular Linux Distros (versions
--debian ubuntu etc). I found that if you run the Live demo mode of a
Linux distro on one of these with wireless connectivity on, that if
compatible Linux will connect unless it is a protected network as with
WEP, WPA, WPA and you have to enter the pass key first in the little
connection manager and name of station -- like a Home Network sample
name Dog House.
If you are indeed looking to add a wireless adaptor to a desktop
rather, I was just ready to do this with a family member who has an XP
(Windows) desktop. Unfortunately, their antenna got broken. Since
Windows XP is ending support forever in months, I had suggested He
just install Linux. I told him I would get back to him with
information whether a Linux distro of choice (or any) would be
compatible with such an adaptor or if a driver (free) would be
seperately needed to be installed even if would be a propritery driver
( I believe is called that actually costs a few bucks). That's when
his antenna got broken during cleaning. I may trade him for the used
desktop and run it ethernet connected, or he may wish to keep it and
buy another wireless adaptor for desktop. HERE are some links I have
found so far.......
*Wireless adapters/Chipset table*
Wireless adapter (802.11b and later) chipsets and native Linux support
http://wikidevi.com/wiki/Wireless_adapters/Chipset_table
*Existing Linux Wireless drivers*
http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers
*Introduction*
*Linuxant* strives to bring the very latest Wireless LAN technology to
the Linux community...
http://www.linuxant.com/driverloader/
*PCI / USB Network Adapters, Linux Driver Support*
http://sabrent.com/support/knowledgebase.php?article=34
_FOUND these using the following google search words_
"usb vs pci wireless adapter linux support driver"
Results: (may find more)
https://www.google.com/search?q=wireless+adapter&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=usb+vs+pci+wireless+adapter+linux+support+driver&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial
Some discussions in forums may help too from the search results for
specifics. Another approach may be to go to the wireless adaptor
manufacturer site, pick from the models available, and one by one
check of they list Linux compatibilitly and specifics.
gerald philly pa usa, webmaster:
http://bluecollarpc.us/
http://linuxducks.webs.com/
*From:* bazza yorky <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4:14 AM
*To:* [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* [LINUX_Newbies] Wireless adapters for linux - ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Please can anyone help me.I use the above [I am not sure of the
kernel version] on a Lenovo comp. with Vista.and there seems to be a
lot of confusion about which wireless adapter should be bought to use
for my particular requirements according to the above info. as
shown.Can anyone advise me which adapter I should buy with regard to
chip name and chip set version or number ie RTL 8191 as an
example.I am very much a newbie to linux and ubuntu and I just want to
buy the correct adapter for my set up and preferably a plug and play,
and supports the linux kernel by default,as this will save searching
for correct drivers.This info I gathered online.My system is 32 bit
Vista.Any help would be really appreciated.
Thankyou Barrie Haigh lovely Anna Bay
