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Old 03-28-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Help Setting Up Wireless
I havnt got a clue how to do this as im not a bit technical.
Please Help, can you tell me as plain as you can.
How do i set up my USB wireless card on my laptop ?

I looked on a thread and it said first find out what chipset your wireless has.... what does this mean ??
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Basically, different manufacturers often use the same tech underneat. So a Linksys USB adapter might have the same wireless chip as a D-Link adapter. Read this http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/wir...tart-here.html and post the requested information.
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Ive Read all that but dont understand a bit of it
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What don't you understand? The instructions are very clear, you enter a command, and it outputs a reply. You then copy and post it to this thread.

We at least need to know what Linux distribution you are using (Ubuntu, Suse, Fedrora, etc) and what version (Ubuntu 8.10, Suse 11.1, Fedora 10, etc). More info on the PC type would be nice too.
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What don't you understand? The instructions are very clear, you enter a command, and it outputs a reply. You then copy and post it to this thread.

We at least need to know what Linux distribution you are using (Ubuntu, Suse, Fedrora, etc) and what version (Ubuntu 8.10, Suse 11.1, Fedora 10, etc). More info on the PC type would be nice too.
i dont know what command to enter an where to enter it.

i use linux puppy on a dell latitude laptop
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i dont know what command to enter an where to enter it.

i use linux puppy on a dell latitude laptop
The commands are posted quite clearly in the instructions. Just enter them in a terminal, and post the output for us.
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The commands are posted quite clearly in the instructions. Just enter them in a terminal, and post the output for us.
Whats a terminal ? lol
please explain everything as plain as you can
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A terminal is just like a command prompt in Windows. You should find it somewhere in your applications menu.
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A terminal is just like a command prompt in Windows. You should find it somewhere in your applications menu.
Weres the application menu ? lol
i want windows back this is too much
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Come on, don't give up yet. You haven't been around the block yet and you already want to trade in a Ferrari for a Buick??
The Applcations menu is the "Start Button" equivalent to Windows. It *should* be at the bottom/left of your screen with some type of Logo. When you click on it, it opens up a system menu with all your applications. Look for Teminal, Konsole, Xterm.
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