I am not sure why MCC isn't seeing it, but I guess we can get you up and
running first, and dig into MCC another time. Quick, cheap, and dirty
way to do it - create a file called ifcfg-wlan0 in
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts.
DEVICE=wlan0
BOOTPROTO=dhcp
NETMASK=255.255.255.0
ONBOOT=no
MII_NOT_SUPPORTED=no
WIRELESS_MODE=Managed
then run "chmod 755 /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-wlan0
Some other things you may need in the file, depending on your setup:
WIRELESS_ESSID=<access point ID>
WIRELESS_ENC_KEY=<encription key>
WIRELESS_IWCONFIG="key restricted"
After you have created the file, you should be able to bring up the
interface by running "ifup wlan0" as root. You can then check on the
interface by running "ifconfig" and "iwconfig wlan0". Once you have
wlan0 set correctly, plugging in the NIC should bring it up automaticly.
Mikkel
You got it. Well, almost. The adapter shows up now in MCC. The problem now
is that it wouldn't start. When I make "ifup wlan0", the system starts
trying to get the IP address and fails. There is a led in the physical
adapter which blinks slowly and keeps blinking all the time. I have also
tried with MCC and it only modified the file ifcfg-wlan0. I'll check the
adapter to make sure there is nothing wrong with it by installing it in
Windows and I'll let you know the outcome. I keep thanking you for your
help.
Teilhard
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