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Hi, I am a newbie to linux, and I can't get my wireless USB adapter to work. I am running Suse 9.1. I need help finding out where to get a driver that will work and how to install it. My adapter is a D-Link DWL-G120, if that helps any. I've tried configuring a wireless card with YaST, but it doesn't work. In the Hardware Tool, under Unknown, it says "D-Link Unclassified device". I've ejected and loaded it but nothing works. So, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, bigcat.
Check for your model of card, then follow the link and read more on that page about how to install the drivers. Sorry I can't be any more help and I hope this helps you out.
I downloaded some files, but I don't know how to install them. I downloaded "patch-2.6.4-prism54-1.1.bz2, patch-2.6.4-prism54-stable-latest.bz2, prism54-1.1.tar.bz2, prism54-cvs-latest.tar.bz2). I don't know if i need all of these, but I dowloaded them anyway. Thanks for the website, that is where I downloaded the files from. Now I just need to figure out how to install them. Thanks. bigcat35
Just a guess, but I think all you need is prism54-1.1.tar.bz2. Again, just a guess, you may find out more as you read more into it.
Some generic driver installation tips:
1. Make sure you have the right driver (you should be fine since it gives you the link right on the company's webpage).
2. Decompress the file. I use Fedora, so all I do is right click the file then extract to... It may be different for Suse. Try man bzip2 to find out how to decompress.
3. Check the extracted files for a README or INSTALL file and read it step by step.
4. The rest is configuration, which I may be able to help you with if you are unsure so post back if you have any more troubles.
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