wiRELESS CARDS WPC54G NOTEBOOL CARD

HOW DO I GET IT TO WORK ON MY MANDRAKE 10.1 LINUX LAPTOP

Have you tried ndiswrapper? ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/

Try downloading and following the installation wiki if you can. If you have problems, post back

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The caps-lock key is breaking your network interface. This is a very serious issue. The first step is to hit the key. Then, go to these links.

http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/
http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/p...hp/List#WPC54G
http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/p...p/Installation

i cant install the ndiswrapper how do i do it

The last link on my list above is installation instructions.

where do i get the kernel i was having probs with my auto updating program

First you need to determine what kernel version you're using. You do that by issuing 'uname -r' in a terminal. Then there are several ways to get what you want.

-Take that output and enter it in a Google search field with the words 'kernel source'. Find, download, and install the correct package.
-Take the output and enter it in the search box at rpmfind.net with the words 'kernel source'. Find, download, and install the correct package.
-If urpmi is set up, as root issue 'urpmq -i kernel-source' in a terminal. If the Version is EXACTLY the same, issue 'urpmi kernel-source'. This will install the package itself.

dude those instructions suck how do i install the wrrpaer i tried the comands and they dont work maybe im doing something wrong

ok so the yinstalled by themselves as u said now what

Many other newblars have followed them successfully, myself included - and I was doing it just after installation with zero Linux experience. It can be confusing, but you need to not rush through it like you're installing a Windows program. It takes a little thought to make it work right in Linux.

You need the kernel source installed, the Windows driver file, and the extracted ndiswrapper files. Follow the distribution-specific instructions for Mandrake first. Then go back to the Installation page and follow the instructions there, skipping only the "Build own kernel blah blah" section only.

It's not difficult, but it's not Windows. It will require you to follow the instructions closely in order for it to work.

On a related note, you'll also want to make sure you get the right driver. Read the notes to make sure you pick the correct version.

Hopefully someone else can keep you pointed in the right direction for the rest of the evening, as I'm headed to the in-laws for food.

ok i have everything isntalled but still i get no light do i have to install my wireless router or what do i have to do module does not show up when i look at hardware conf but in terminal i can see the driver in ndiswrapper

Dude i finally got it working after like a whole night its cause newbies have to learn hoe to run terminals in the directory in order to install i didnt know i figuered out myself any newbs need help ill be happy to help also make sure u have the same acess point on ur card

Good work, Bombo! Now you probably know more about working in the terminal than you ever wanted.