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jeromeF

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Joined: May 2006

Posted: May 18 2006,11:43

Hello, I installed DSL on an old COMPAQ Armada 4220T (P233, 64Mo RAM) as a virus-proof mobile mail and internet machine, and it works like a dream with a PCMCIA V90 modem for that use. Thanks to the developpers!
However, I was not able to connect it to my home wireless network. I test 3 802.11b cards:
Intel 2011b
Compex WL11A
Atmel 502
and had none working. Is there somewhere a detailed Howto for a Linux beginner to get at least one of these connected?
Thanks!

escay

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Posts: 22
Joined: May 2006

Posted: May 18 2006,12:31

what have you already tried to get those working?
just plugged them in and booted?
which driver do you use?
have you tried the ndiswrapper-method? if not, use the search-function on the forum.

another thing you can do, is ask google for "wireless howto".
Because you are using a pcmcia card, the "pcmcia howto" can give you further information on how the things work.
maybe a post of the output from dmesg could help here, for further diagnosis)

hope this helps - if you need further information, drop a pn to my account. i´ll try to help you, as far as i can.
greetz
escay