[SOLVED] Setting up a wireless network in Linux

Purkinje · 09-01-2007, 12:59 AM

I have a wireless network connection that I get from my neighbor. He uses cable, and I was wondering how to get that connection in Linux.

**K-B** · 09-02-2007, 04:38 AM

You need to have a Linux compatible wireless card/receiver. What type, brand & model card do you use?

Purkinje · 09-02-2007, 09:25 AM

Wireless card: Realtek RTL8185 54M Wireless LAN Network Adapter
Does this work in Linux?

**K-B** · 09-03-2007, 04:38 AM

yes it's supported. Apparently in Ubuntu you use the 8180/8185 driver.

Purkinje · 09-03-2007, 11:52 AM

81810/8185...ok.
Where in Ubuntu can I setup the connection itself? Can I get a tutorial for this process or something? Thanks

**K-B** · 09-05-2007, 04:27 AM

Maybe this will help:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...%28wireless%29

09-01-2007, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Purkinje Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 153 OS: Dual boot: Ubuntu and Win XP Pro SP2 My System	[SOLVED] Setting up a wireless network in Linux I have a wireless network connection that I get from my neighbor. He uses cable, and I was wondering how to get that connection in Linux.

09-02-2007, 04:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,880 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Re: Setting up a wireless network in Linux You need to have a Linux compatible wireless card/receiver. What type, brand & model card do you use? __________________

09-02-2007, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Purkinje Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 153 OS: Dual boot: Ubuntu and Win XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Setting up a wireless network in Linux Wireless card: Realtek RTL8185 54M Wireless LAN Network Adapter Does this work in Linux?

09-03-2007, 04:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,880 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Re: Setting up a wireless network in Linux yes it's supported. Apparently in Ubuntu you use the 8180/8185 driver. __________________

09-03-2007, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Purkinje Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 153 OS: Dual boot: Ubuntu and Win XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Setting up a wireless network in Linux 81810/8185...ok. Where in Ubuntu can I setup the connection itself? Can I get a tutorial for this process or something? Thanks

09-05-2007, 04:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,880 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Re: Setting up a wireless network in Linux Maybe this will help: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...%28wireless%29 __________________