"modprobe config already contains alias directive", must reconfigure at restart

Desert · 07-21-2004, 02:21 PM

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ndiswrapper -m
modprobe config already contains alias directive

To get the wireless card working again (Dell Truemobile 1300) I have to "modprobe ndiswrapper" and use the directions in the Wireless Guide posted here not too long ago (no link because apparently I'm a n00b).

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1. Once you have everything up and running (wlan0 and eth0 are both active), unplug the ethernet cable from your computer.
2. Open up bash (Konsole, Xterm, etc..), and type in "su root" and then the root password.
3. Now type in "ifdown eth0"
4. Next, type in "ifdown wlan0"
5. Now, type in "ifup wlan0"
6. Then, type in "ifconfig -a"
7. Finally, type in "route" to check your routing.

What do I do to save what I have working now?

Hangdog42 · 07-22-2004, 07:43 PM

In order to have the card configured and ready to go every time, you need to set up a file that always runs at boot. Most distros have a /etc/rc.d/rc.local that is run every time so just open that file in a text editor and enter the commands you use to set up your card. Since rc.local is run at boot time, it is run as root so you don't need to use su.