Wifi knoppix ndiswrapper

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Post by hkoster1 » the wrote: ndiswrapper -m doesn't give me ra0 or wlan0. Post by penpen » If you don't have an ethernet connection, just wireless unlikely, but it could happen , could one just download all the. I guess you'd have to download all the dependencies too.

Post by hkoster1 » Ah yes, a problem of what comes first: the chicken or the egg You need an installed system and all sorts of packages to compile ndiswrapper, but how do you get those packages if you can't download them via a network connection One way to do it is to order a set of CDs or DVDs with the required packages, perhaps even the full set -- look at the Debian.

Also check the package lists and the dependencies. Or you could install a base system off CD-1, then get the additionally required packages to compile ndiswrapper via old-fashioned telephone modem -- buy or borrow a 56K modem for that or get one for 10 bucks at a swap meet.

Once you get wireless going you're home free installing desktop stuff, etc. There may be live-CDs around that have the requisite packages, like Knoppix. You could even install Knoppix first, then dist-upgrade to Debian Sid afterwards. Enough ideas for now, I guess. Post by penpen » is there a way to find out which packages are on which cds?

Post by mzilikazi » Thanks for taking the time to write this up. Might I make a suggestion though? It would be far easier to read and follow your howto if it's done using Code: Select all code tags. It may be wise to install from the unstable Sid repository, since Ndiswrapper is still a moving target. Also install the module-assistant package if you haven't already and prepare it with the command m-a prepare this and all following commands with root privileges.

This driver wrapper is only available for use on the x86 and x architectures Debian i and AMD64 ports respectively. This page assumes use of a wireless LAN device. CardBus devices are supported. Install the relevant NDIS driver for your device. Configure the wireless interface. Module Installation Install the relevant linux-headers, ndiswrapper-utils You are required to provide the appropriate driver for your device.