Wireless Problem

qewldude · 06-06-2006, 09:17 PM

Hey

I have a problem with my wireless internet connection for FC5. I tried installing ndiswrapper but when I tried to activate it. It says it failed.COuld you please help me ?

I have an inspiron 5100, Broadcom BCM4306MP(DELL TRUEMOBILE 1300 WLAN).

Thanks
Don

Lenard · 06-07-2006, 05:23 AM

Installed ndiswrapper how??? Please post the actual error message and other details like the output from the commands;

uname -a

iwlist wlan0 scan

iwconfig wlan0

ndiswrapper -l

Try pressing the wireless button once then try connecting again;

Code:

ifconfig wlan0 up    or    dhclient wlan0    or     dhcpcd wlan0

Duster · 06-07-2006, 05:57 AM

these pages help you rip drivers for FC5 from the windows drivers. I found these instructions helpful and I am using them right now with a linksys WPA54G v1.2 wireless pcmcia card.

website
lists.infradead.org/pipermail/fedora-ppc/2006-March/000804.html

the official website
bcm43xx.berlios.de/

my kernel
2.6.16-1.2122_FC5