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Old 05-15-2004, 06:12 AM   #1
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I don't have the command iwconfig what should i do?

I need it to config my wireless card.
maybe I have another way?


I have Mandrake 10 Official.
 
Old 05-15-2004, 08:59 PM   #2
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you need to install the wireless-tools package
 
Old 05-15-2004, 09:49 PM   #3
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You also need to make sure that Wireless Extensions are configured in your kernel. It varies by name but it is the first selection under Wireless LAN or something along that line. Without it enabled you won't be able to access anything under your wireless card. Will save some headaches later on
 
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How can I make sure that Wireless Extensions are configured in my kernel?
 
  


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