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    Wireless USB Adapter for Linux

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Novus, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. Novus

    Novus Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are plenty of Wireless USB adapters for Windows, but are there any Linux/BSD/Solaris compatible adapters? If so, where can I grab one? If not, should I consider purchasing a PCI card? By the way, I am trying to connect a desktop to my home network.
     
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Before looking at wireless USB adapters, consider a PCMCIA wireless card, assuming your laptop takes PCMCIA cards. It'll save you a USB port.
     
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  3. Novus

    Novus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm actually attempting to connect my desktop to my home network. My laptop is fine and dandy. I don't have the money to buy Window$ XP so I was hoping for a Linux-friendly wireless USB adapter.
     
    Novus, Jun 2, 2008
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  4. Gintoki

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    Ndiswrapper should make a lot of cards work, depending on what distro you use though.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 2, 2008
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  5. puter1

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    Try to find a Belkin F5D7050 ver. 4 (make sure it's ver. 4 for the zydas chipset).

    Also, try this site: http://linux-wless.passys.nl/

    The Ubuntu forums also have pages on most compatible wireless usb adapters.

    There may be others but I only have experience with the adapter I listed above.
     
    puter1, Jun 2, 2008
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  6. jas

    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    There should be lots to choose from with good Linux support listed on the web, like this list.

    Good Luck..
     
    jas, Jun 3, 2008
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