Driver install error in Backtrack 3 :X

[grrwolfe]

I'm running Backtrack 3 (kernel 2.6.x) in VMware Workstation 6.0.3 *edit* also tried in booting from CD and USB */edit*. Getting an error when attempting to install a driver for my Linksys WUSB600N wireless USB stick (Ralink chipset).

I've been through 3 different drivers so far all displaying the same error. The Ralink driver direct from their website and 2 versions of the hirte and nemesis version of that driver. All 3 have worked for other people on that same distro but not for me. :P

Here's the details:

bt 1 # make
make -C tools
make[1]: Entering directory `/tmp/1/tools'
gcc -g bin2h.c -o bin2h
make[1]: Leaving directory `/tmp/1/tools'
/tmp/1/tools/bin2h
cp -f os/linux/Makefile.6 /tmp/1/os/linux/Makefile
make -C /lib/modules/2.6.21.5/build SUBDIRS=/tmp/1/os/linux modules
make: *** /lib/modules/2.6.21.5/build: No such file or directory. Stop.
make: *** [LINUX] Error 2
bt 1 # make install
make -C /tmp/1/os/linux -f Makefile.6 install
mkdir: cannot create directory `/etc/Wireless': File exists
make[1]: Entering directory `/tmp/1/os/linux'
rm -rf /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA
mkdir /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA
cp /tmp/1/RT2870STA.dat /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/.
install -d /lib/modules/2.6.21.5/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/
install -m 644 -c rt2870sta.ko /lib/modules/2.6.21.5/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/
/sbin/depmod -a 2.6.21.5
make[1]: Leaving directory `/tmp/1/os/linux'
bt 1 # iwconfig
lo no wireless extensions.

eth0 no wireless extensions.


Any suggestions? Thanks guys

P.S.
I'm a full on linux newb, just started yesterday. Done a massive amount of reading and have gotten to this point but now i'm stuck! :P

[grrwolfe]

The quest continues...

I've tried booting the kernel from CD and USB now and receive the same error when attempting to install the drivers so this cuts out Vmware as the source.

Also re-downloaded Backtrack 3 in 2 different versions and all drivers to rule out corrupt source code.

I attempted everything on two seperate computers which have had their hardware tested recently. No luck :X

[grrwolfe]

Anyone? :P Just need a leg in the right direction.

[TrashOverride]

SourceForge.net: ndiswrapper

this installs windows drivers for wifi to linux

To install the driver using NdisWrapper, follow these instructions:

1. Open a terminal window (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal). In the window, type the following to switch to the directory containing the driver files:

      cd /home/<username>/Desktop/driver

Replace <username> with your own username.

2. To install the driver, type the following:

     ./ndiswrapper –i filename.inf

Replace filename.inf with the name of the .inf file you discovered in the previous steps.

3. Next, type the following:

      su
        ndiswrapper –m 
       joe /etc/modules

This will open the modules configuration file for editing. On a new line at the bottom, add the following:

      ndiswrapper

Ensure you press Enter after adding the line.