Could not use my wifi with Redhat Linux EL 5

rcvenkatesh · 04-06-2009, 04:13 AM

Hi,

Im using both windows xp & Redhat Linux EL 5 with my Acer Aspire 1640Z Notebook.

To access the internet im using TP-Link 108M Wireless ADSL2+Router. I could able to access internet with windows xp when i installed device driver for WLAN 802.11 (Intel)9.0.1.9 which is available at the acer support site.

My problem is i could not able to connect with the internet when i use use Redhat Linux EL5.

Could some one kindly help me regarding how to overcome this issue.

jman82s · 04-06-2009, 06:04 AM

Funny, Intel wifi drivers should be included and automatically running by default.

Can you post the output of 'lsmod' in a terminal?

pixellany · 04-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <Wireless Networking> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.