installing Wireless Turbo PCI adapter, USR805416

linuxfond · 11-06-2003, 03:14 AM

U.S.Robotics Wireless Turbo PCI adapter (model USR805416) is not detected.
Any idea on how to get it work?

linuxfond · 11-07-2003, 01:28 AM

Truying to compile all that wlan stuff... this supposes re-compilation of kernel which I don't know how to do. Is there any other way to get it work?

linuxfond · 11-07-2003, 03:08 AM

I don't think I compiled the kernel correctly, never mind, it is not bootable yet ( I am afraid to crash the whole system) .
I installed the wlan stuff but as I can see in the Control Center, wlan is not started on boot because the command 80211.a (or something like that ) doesn't exist.

linuxfond · 11-09-2003, 04:35 AM

I compiled the dumn kernel and crashed X

Well, given that there were no other problems I tried to compile the wlan drivers. It did not compile telling that 173 Mb kernel is incomplete or missing all toghether.

N.B. I bought Robotics stuff because on their dumn website it was written it supports Linux. However when I contacted their HelpDesk they kindly replied they don't support Linux. I feel like investigating where I can complain about misleading ads (misleading ads are illegal in Belgium, are they legal in the US?).

Can anyone help?? Does someone here uses Robotics wireless on Linux?

linuxfond · 11-11-2003, 01:16 PM

Hello... hello... is there somebody?

Am I doing something so weird trying to use U.S.Robotics? Or is it totally unknown brand and no one else ever heard about Robotics wireless in this forum?

sheik · 11-30-2003, 02:10 PM

same problem here....do you have found a solution meanwhile ?

linuxfond · 12-01-2003, 07:30 AM

Welcome to LQ!

I haven't found solution other than connecting with a cable.

USR write on their website that they support Linux, and in the mail to disappointed customers they honestly tell they don't support it.
Well, long live USR.

elche · 12-15-2003, 03:03 PM

Still no solution?

K zit met hetzelfde probleem, dermee

linuxfond · 12-15-2003, 04:37 PM

Nee.
In geen geval.

zoisli · 03-15-2004, 02:27 PM

Have a look at http://www.linuxant.com/driverloader
They claim "that DriverLoader works with almost all CardBus (32-bit PCMCIA/PC Card) and PCI Wireless LAN devices"

I didn't try it, so i don't know if it works...

elche · 03-16-2004, 06:59 AM

Did'nt buy the device. I'm working with a crossover to my Windows PC
Maybe Linuxfond can test it?

worldwidewouter · 04-15-2004, 11:25 AM

hi i found this post with google also searching wireless solutions for Linux
I tried Linuxant and its very easy , I use SuSE 8.2
install, load Windows drivers and configure
thats all
but a free license is only for 1 month

linuxfond · 07-10-2004, 03:58 PM

I am still bound with very thick cables.
Linuxant did not work with MDK9.1, 9.2 and crossover isn't in my religion.
Maybe one day the deaf Robotics will employ somebody with a decent hearing.