how to get debian to see usb wifi adapter

[headbanger783]

Im totally new to all things linux. I have debian running on a P2 400mhz with 128mb and it runs great. The thing is I have no idea how to get my generic wireless adapter to work.

I have an install cd and all the documentation says it will work with linux...I don't know a brand name because honestly its totally generic although it does work with my Windows-based pc no problem so I know the adapter itself works.

Any info would be great Im a total newbie thanks

[jayd512]

Hello and Welcome!

Take a look through this page: http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/wir...tart-here.html
post back with the requested information, and we'll have a look at what's going on.

[BoDiddley]

Certainly you know it is a device so driver files will have to be loaded. I suggest you search Debian repository here, as well as synaptic package manager - for a package based on your wifi adapter model.

Also, general Internet searches are sometimes useful.

[cynwulf]

Provide output of the following:

lsusb

Also get these installed:

aptitude install wireless-tools wpasupplicant