Wireless NICs with native support in Slack 10.1?
I need a 802.11g NIC (PCMCIA/PC card) that will work right out of the box after a fresh Slack 10.1 install. Are there any cards that will work "automatically," without requiring any sort of setup or configuration by the user to provide a usable connction? Thanks.
-Surfrider |
I'm guessing a Prism54 card (like the first wg511, not the later ones) since it's drivers come with the kernel. Most other cards will need you to install something, which isn't too hard if you have the right kernel source.
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Chipset Supported by Linux ? I found this on the net too, may be helpful: Quote:
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other link very complete of realtek and dlink pcmcia cards
http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a Just choose the brand and selec to see http://linux_wless.passys.nl/ I think this is the most I can do x] |
If your requirements are
1) Works out of the Box in Slackware 10.0, 10.1, 10.2 2) Native Driver 3) 54bps (g) 4) pcmcia The prism54 based cards are the only ones that meet those all those requirements. You do have to copy the firmware file to your hard drive and edit files for your particular wireless network. The orinco, prism2.5 lucent cards are 11bps (b) but if you can forgo 54bps they will work out of the box. The linux.wlan ng site has a list of prism2.5 pcmcia cards and purchase links. Linux-wlan-ng hardware list (dated) The SMC 2532, Netgear MA401 and the Microsoft pcmcia cards (versions as described on the site) should all work. If you do not mind compiling a driver for Slackware the Atheros card seems well liked and is supported out of the box in other distros. You still need to edit your ESSID, channel, WEP etc. |
Thank you for the prompt, imformative responces.
I am a Linux newbie and MS transplant who has decided that Slackware best fits his needs and preferences. And because I need an internet connection immediatly after installing my OS, and I (at this point) lack the skills to compile my own drivers and etc, I wanted a NIC that would make the many installs in my future a bit easier. Thanks. :) |
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