connecting to the interent with fedora core 6

Msta · 11-12-2006, 05:03 PM

how do u connect to the internet?
when i got to network settings it says:
eth1 inactive
eth0 inactive

when i press the active for both or for one (check mark them)

then it says : determining IP information for eth1... failed; no
link present. Check Cables?

are there even cables? i thought it was wireless?

thank you in advance if you can help me

**K-B** · 11-12-2006, 05:46 PM

So you're using wireless broadband? Could you tell us what brand of wireless card/usb adaptor you're using? Wireless can be difficult to configure in Linux.

Msta · 11-12-2006, 06:51 PM

ya sure, it is a dell truemoblie 1300
802.11 b/g pc card

the computer is an Dell inspiron 1000 and i do have
the installation disc with too but it say when u put it in the cd drive and click on the setup.exe it says "no packages were given for installation"

**K-B** · 11-13-2006, 04:23 AM

Hi Msta, it looks like you'll have to install ndiswrapper downoad source: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndiswrapper/, install it. I hope you have access to a Windows machine, because you'll need to download the *.exe file from Dell website (or actually, it might be on your disc) You'll be needing bcmwl5.sys AND bcmwl5.inf driver files. I think it would be Setup.exe.

Check out this tutorial here, it's for a way older version of FC but it should give you some ideas.
Good Installation instructions of ndiswrapper for Fedora are here.

Msta · 11-14-2006, 06:42 AM

I really dont understand some of the things they say could u point some things out to me like the prompt i really don't know where it is?
and how to install it and i see the post on how to do it i just dont understand
most of it

This is a very new system for me to work with and
How do I get adobe dreamweaver on it?

**K-B** · 11-14-2006, 08:34 AM

OK Msta, the prompt, called "terminal" is a big thing in Linux. Go to Applications/accessories/terminal. (If you're running GNOME). That is where you enter the commands like in the "ndiswrapper" installation guide. The places where it says (filename) enter the name of the ndiswrapper file that you downloaded. The latest stable release appears to be v. 1.28. Also it looks like you'll have to build an .rpm out of the ndiswrapper-1.28.tar.gz file, to do that it's really easy, here's how:

Quote:

How to make an RPM

If you can't find a nice, tidy RPM of ndiswrapper to download, you can very easily make yourself one, even if you've never made an RPM before and wouldn't know where to start.

It is recommended that you build all RPMs using a separate, non-root account. You can build the ndiswrapper RPM as root and you will probably be fine, but doing anything as root has it's inherent risks. If you wish to build the ndiswrapper RPM using a non-root account, follow the "Creating your environment" instructions at http://erizo.ucdavis.edu/~dmk/notes/...ting_RPMs.html.

To create the ndiswrapper RPM, download the .tar.gz file as normal, following the Installation instructions. But instead of running "make install", run "make rpm". This will create some RPMs, the location of which will appear towards the end of the output from the "make rpm" command. Look for lines that begin with "Wrote:" (hint: if you built the RPM as root, they will be in a subdirectory of /usr/src/redhat/RPMS/).

Another method to build the rpms is "rpmbuild -ta ndiswrapper-1.1.tar.gz".

Once you have located the RPMs you just built, install them as normal using "rpm -Uvh". This is highly recommended, as it makes it easy to uninstall or upgrade ndiswrapper, and generally keeps your system tidy and easy to maintain.

Instructions to install "ndiswrapper":

Quote:

1. Create a directory in your home folder called Ndiswrapper. (Type: mkdir Ndiswrapper)

2. Now, download the latest stable Ndiswrapper release from http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndiswrapper/
Note: if you have already tried to install it, just change to the directory where you unzipped it and run: make uninstall

3. Move the tar file into your Ndiswrapper directory and unzip it (tar -xzfv (filename))

4. Change to the new ndiswrapper directory and run: make distclean

5. If there are no errors, type:
make install KSRC=/usr/bin/kernels/

6. Open the file /etc/modprobe.conf in a text editor (kwrite /etc/modprobe.conf, or gedit /etc/modprobe.conf) and add the line:
alias wlan0 ndiswrapper
to the top of the file. Make sure there is a blank line at the end of the file, save it, and exit the editor.

7. Now you need to find your window's driver (it is a .inf file). Copy this file into your ndiswrapper directory with all of the rest of the files.

8. Type: ndiswrapper -l
If there are any drivers listed, remove them with: ndiswrapper -e (driver name)
Now, type: ndiswrapper -i (driver name).inf

9. Do ndiswrapper -l and check to make sure that it lists your driver and says "driver installed, hardware present"

10. Type: depmod -a

11. Type: modprobe ndiswrapper

Now you should be ready to set up your wireless card
To do that:
1. ifconfig eth0 down (to make sure your comp is forced to use the wireless card)
2. ifconfig wlan0 up
3. iwconfig wlan0 key (key type, i.e. open) (key here)
4. iwconfig wlan0 essid (network name here)
5. dhclient wlan0

As far as running Dreamweaver, there is no Linux version, so you'd have to either try running it under Wine which I've heard may not have the best results with Dreamweaver. Another way would be to purchase Crossover Office and run it like that, which may be more stable.

If you have any more questions post them.

Msta · 11-14-2006, 09:09 AM

ok, thank you i will try that!

**K-B** · 11-14-2006, 10:32 AM

I don't know how you are getting the files to your laptop, but you can either burn them to a disc or even better hard-wire it with a cable to your router, if you own the router.

Msta · 11-14-2006, 02:19 PM

ya i got an mx7515 gateway laptop i can burn dvds and cd-rom. that is how i was doing it before :)

Msta · 11-14-2006, 02:41 PM

when i open rpm-build-4.4.1-23 i283.rpm it say:

UNABLE TO RETRIEVE SOFTWARE INFORMATION
unable to retrieve software information. this could be
caused by not having a network connection available.

do i need ti have a local area connection to do this(by cord)?
or do i need a different version?

**K-B** · 11-14-2006, 02:49 PM

msta, I'm gonna try it when I get home, I'll let you know what i find.

Msta · 11-14-2006, 03:08 PM

thank you

**K-B** · 11-14-2006, 07:11 PM

Ok, I typed up a little tutorial here. You'll have to have a working internet connection to use it. I hope you can connect some other way until the wireless is configured. Also, you MUST have the latest kernel installed. Run yum -y update to make sure you have all the latest updates. I don't have your card, so I couldn't test the final steps, hope they work. Note that your card is made by Broadcom, and is a BCM4306. This tutorial involves setting up the livna repository, from which you can easily use yum to install ndiswrapper instead of having to build the rpm yourself. (In case you haven't figured it out yet, .rpm files in Linux are like .exe files in Windows.)
NOTE: After I made this tutorial, I discovered this: http://forum.fedoraforum.org/forum/s...onfigure+wlan0
You might want to try that first, it uses a different method and is simpler, however I don't know if it will work in FC 6.

Step 1
Configuring the “livna.org” repository in Fedora Core 6.
First, in GNOME, go to Applications/Accessories/Terminal. Log in as root: in the Terminal, type:

Code:

su -

Enter your root password and hit enter.
Now, enter the following:

Code:

rpm -Uhv http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-6.rpm

Next, import the Livna GPG Key:

Code:

rpm --import http://rpm.livna.org/RPM-LIVNA-GPG-KEY

That's it! You've now configured the “livna.org” repository for Fedora Core 6.
NOTE: Leave the Terminal open, until you are finished with all the steps.

Step 2
Installing “ndiswrapper.”

In the Terminal, make sure you are logged in as root. (su -). Type:

Code:

yum -y install ndiswrapper

Wait for the install to finish.
If there were no problems, ndiswrapper should now be installed.

Step 3
Getting the necessary driver files for “Dell Truemobile 1300 (Broadcom BCM4306)
NOTE: You must be using a Windows machine to successfully complete the following step.

For this step you need two files, “bcmwl5.inf” and “bcmwl5.sys”. These are found in your Windows Self-extracting .exe driver file. If you don't have the .exe file you can download it: http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R94827.EXE
Now we should have a Self-extracting installer called “R94827.EXE”. The easiest way to extract the needed files from it (bcmwl5.inf, bcmwl5.sys) is to use an Unzipping program that has the ability to unzip self-extracting installers. WinRAR is a good one for this. It has a 40 day free trial, so download and install it: http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-...-10583567.html
Once it is installed, all you need to do is navigate to the folder where you have the R94827.EXE file. Right-click on it, and click Extract (you have the option to extract it right there, or to a folder, and several other options). Now you should see the two needed files! Now put those 2 files on a disk, or however you prefer, you need to transfer them to your Linux machine, and place them in: /usr/sbin/ndiswrapper.

Step 4
Installing “bcmwl5.inf” and “bcmwl5.sys” using ndiswrapper.

In the Terminal, type:

Code:

ndiswrapper -i BCMWL5.inf

Now type:

Code:

ndiswrapper -l

You should see this:

Quote:

Installed ndis drivers:
bcmwl5 driver present, hardware present

If everything was done properly, the last thing you need to do is load “ndiswrapper” kernel module, which will in turn load the driver we just installed.
Type:

Code:

modprobe ndiswrapper

Verify that it loaded correctly by checking what got written to syslog (In GNOME click on System/Administration/System Log)

Now all that's left is to configure your card in System/Administration/Network Settings.

Msta · 11-14-2006, 07:25 PM

YES I am connected thank you! :)

Msta · 11-14-2006, 09:33 PM

it has been updating since 9:00 pm est time it is now 11:32pm lol.................... quarter way left

**K-B** · 11-15-2006, 03:56 AM

You mean you are connected with your wireless?

Msta · 11-15-2006, 02:22 PM

no the system is updating like 40 files lol

Msta · 11-16-2006, 06:07 PM

Code:

rpm -Uhv http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-6.rpm

when i type that it says: command not found

Msta · 11-16-2006, 06:09 PM

i am connected to the Ethernet
this the is response to:YES I am connected thank you! :)

Msta · 11-16-2006, 06:51 PM

/usr/sbin/ndiswrapper i cant extract it into this, it isn't a folder to put them in?
that is how far i got

11-12-2006, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,878 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	So you're using wireless broadband? Could you tell us what brand of wireless card/usb adaptor you're using? Wireless can be difficult to configure in Linux. __________________

11-13-2006, 04:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,878 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Hi Msta, it looks like you'll have to install ndiswrapper downoad source: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndiswrapper/, install it. I hope you have access to a Windows machine, because you'll need to download the *.exe file from Dell website (or actually, it might be on your disc) You'll be needing bcmwl5.sys AND bcmwl5.inf driver files. I think it would be Setup.exe. Check out this tutorial here, it's for a way older version of FC but it should give you some ideas. Good Installation instructions of ndiswrapper for Fedora are here. __________________

11-14-2006, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,878 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	I don't know how you are getting the files to your laptop, but you can either burn them to a disc or even better hard-wire it with a cable to your router, if you own the router. __________________

11-14-2006, 02:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,878 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	msta, I'm gonna try it when I get home, I'll let you know what i find. __________________

11-15-2006, 03:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,878 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	You mean you are connected with your wireless? __________________

11-12-2006, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	ya sure, it is a dell truemoblie 1300 802.11 b/g pc card the computer is an Dell inspiron 1000 and i do have the installation disc with too but it say when u put it in the cd drive and click on the setup.exe it says "no packages were given for installation"

11-14-2006, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	I really dont understand some of the things they say could u point some things out to me like the prompt i really don't know where it is? and how to install it and i see the post on how to do it i just dont understand most of it This is a very new system for me to work with and How do I get adobe dreamweaver on it?

11-14-2006, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	ok, thank you i will try that!

11-14-2006, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	ya i got an mx7515 gateway laptop i can burn dvds and cd-rom. that is how i was doing it before :)

11-14-2006, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	when i open rpm-build-4.4.1-23 i283.rpm it say: UNABLE TO RETRIEVE SOFTWARE INFORMATION unable to retrieve software information. this could be caused by not having a network connection available. do i need ti have a local area connection to do this(by cord)? or do i need a different version?

11-14-2006, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	thank you

11-14-2006, 07:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	YES I am connected thank you! :)

11-14-2006, 09:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	it has been updating since 9:00 pm est time it is now 11:32pm lol.................... quarter way left

11-15-2006, 02:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	no the system is updating like 40 files lol

11-16-2006, 06:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	Code: rpm -Uhv http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-6.rpm when i type that it says: command not found

11-16-2006, 06:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	i am connected to the Ethernet this the is response to:YES I am connected thank you! :)

11-16-2006, 06:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
Msta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The BlackHole Posts: 119 OS: windows XP My System	/usr/sbin/ndiswrapper i cant extract it into this, it isn't a folder to put them in? that is how far i got