Ubuntu 9.04 wireless issues

clschnei · 07-14-2009, 11:34 AM

A clients computer will not recognize and enable a Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster (MN: WUSB54GSC). But it will recognize a Netgear Wireless USB Adapter.

Already tried the Windows Wireless drivers utility, and since I tried that, it freezes upon starting.

Any suggestions?

(Linksys on left, Netgear on right)

**wmorri** · 07-14-2009, 12:53 PM

Hi,

Here is the thing with linux and wireless. It uses the chipset drivers more than the drivers for a specific model, ie WUSB54GSC. I would look and see what the chipset is that is in each of them and see if you can get the drivers for that chipset.

Cheers!

**ahmorrow** · 07-18-2009, 07:44 AM

Yeah, I bought a linksys adapter and it wouldn't even recognize it was plugged in. Then I got a... Belkin I think--too lazy too look atm just got home from Indy. Works fine now. I hope the website below helps. See, the chipset inside the adapter has to be supported by linux or it won't do anything but look pretty--assuming it's pretty.

The best solution is often the most simple. You'll probably need to get your client to buy another adapter or supply one yourself, maybe trade-in? I had this same problem with a wireless adapter AND my old printer (had the model above and the model below too lol). Still, not enough to keep me away from my beauty :-)

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...CardsSupported

07-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
clschnei Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 15 OS: Vista Home Basic Build 6001	Ubuntu 9.04 wireless issues A clients computer will not recognize and enable a Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster (MN: WUSB54GSC). But it will recognize a Netgear Wireless USB Adapter. Already tried the Windows Wireless drivers utility, and since I tried that, it freezes upon starting. Any suggestions? (Linksys on left, Netgear on right)

07-14-2009, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,832 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Ubuntu 9.04 wireless issues Hi, Here is the thing with linux and wireless. It uses the chipset drivers more than the drivers for a specific model, ie WUSB54GSC. I would look and see what the chipset is that is in each of them and see if you can get the drivers for that chipset. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

07-18-2009, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
ahmorrow God (TSF Enthusiast) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 903 OS: Ubuntu 9.10 [Karmic Koala] My System	Re: Ubuntu 9.04 wireless issues Yeah, I bought a linksys adapter and it wouldn't even recognize it was plugged in. Then I got a... Belkin I think--too lazy too look atm just got home from Indy. Works fine now. I hope the website below helps. See, the chipset inside the adapter has to be supported by linux or it won't do anything but look pretty--assuming it's pretty. The best solution is often the most simple. You'll probably need to get your client to buy another adapter or supply one yourself, maybe trade-in? I had this same problem with a wireless adapter AND my old printer (had the model above and the model below too lol). Still, not enough to keep me away from my beauty :-) https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...CardsSupported __________________ If I have not responded to a post in 24 hours or more, PM me with a link to the thread and I'll get back to you. I do not help via PM/IM/Email.