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Hi, I'm new to linux, and want to install my wireless card. I have it all set up inside the machine, but don't know what to do from there. I ...
  1. 07-22-2008 #1
    Jadellll
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    Wireless card, desktop

    Hi, I'm new to linux, and want to install my wireless card.
    I have it all set up inside the machine, but don't know what to do from there.
    I just installed SuSE 2 days ago, and I've never used anything but MS before.
    I really don't know anything about the command line, other than cd and a few others similar to DOS.
    I need to know how to set up my wireless card.
    That includes: any packages I need (I don't know how to install them), and methods on the command prompt aswell.
    I also may need the drivers for my card. I have a .exe from the MS install, but it requires me to have the Hardware installed on my MS to be able to open the .exe. I also have a file called drivers, with 3 files: a .sys, .cat, and .inf. which might be what I need.
    Its a D-link DWA-542 card, if you need that.
    Help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. If you need any other info, just post, and I'll reply soon.
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    This does not look like an easy card

    D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless G USB Adapter

    maybe someone else has a better method.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gogalthorp View Post
    This does not look like an easy card

    D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless G USB Adapter

    maybe someone else has a better method.
    Uhh thats the wrong card...
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  4. 07-22-2008 #4
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    Sorry thats what came up on Google

    D-Link DWA-542 RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter

    but no Linux driver

    Sorry
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  5. 07-23-2008 #5
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    thanks for trying.
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  6. 07-23-2008 #6
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    post the output of

    Code:
     /sbin/lspci -v
    from a console/terminal. then we can see what driver it probably needs. then we can guide you from there
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