Hi jimmyjrosu-ga!
First of all I would like to say congratulations on deciding to give
Redhat (and Linux in general) a try! I think that once you get the
hang of it, you will be quite pleased!
Now then, without knowing which chipset your WUSB11 is using (2.5 or
2.6), and other variables such as which version of Redhat, what
version the kernel is ect, giving you the exact
configuration instructions would be a guessing game. However, I have
included some links to get you started.
If you do not find the information you need within the links I have
provided, please request a clarification of my answer so that I might
respond to it before you rate the answer.
Just simply provide me with the chipset of your hardware, and the
version numbers of the kernel and RedHat OS you plan on using.
Thanks so much, and best of luck to you!
chellphill-ga
Identifying your hardware:
http://www.fuw.edu.pl/~pliszka/hints/prism2.html
Implies that the model with the foldable antenna and standard usb a-b
cable would be version 2.5
"WUSB11 has to be version 2.5 ! One with foldable antenna and standard
USB A-B cable (different connectors at both ends). Versions other than
2.5 (1.0,2.0,2.6) are ATMEL based and may work with mentioned above
ATMEL AT76C503A driver. (v2.5 is lovely since it has MMCX antenna
connector inside!!!)"
Drivers and configuration:
WUSB11 - Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter
ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/network/linux_wlan_ng_0114_pre1.tar.gz
the driver tar file.(versions supported RedHat 7.1, RedHat
7.2,Mandrake 8.1, and Prism2.x and Prism3
ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/network/linux_release.txt
(the release notes for the above tar file.)
"Description:
The linux-wlan package is a linux device driver and subsystem
package that is intended to provide the full range of IEEE 802.11 MAC
management capabilities for use in user-mode utilities and scripts.
The package currently supports the Intersil 802.11b Prism2, Prism2.5,
and Prism3 reference designs for PCMCIA, PCI, and USB. Additionally,
the package includes support for PLX9052 based PCI to PCMCIA adapter
with a few different PCMCIA cards."
http://freewebhosting.hostdepartment.com/b/brounich/
Installing Linksys WUSB11 V2.6
And other RFMD based USB wireless network adapters
Specific for RedHat 8.0 or RedHat 7.3
http://hesweb1.med.virginia.edu/biostat/s/linux.setup-body.html#linksys_wireless_usb_adapter_wusb11
Linksys Wireless USB Adapter WUSB11 version 2.6
Other helpful links:
http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_Tourrilhes/Linux/Linux.Wireless.usage.html#install
Wireless LANs in use with Linux
http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_Tourrilhes/Linux/
Wireless LAN resources for Linux
http://hesweb1.med.virginia.edu/biostat/s/linux.setup-body.html
Set-up tips
http://atmelwlandriver.sourceforge.net/news.html
Home of the OpenSource Linux Driver for Atmel AT76C503A-based Wireless
Devices
linuxquestions.org posts
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?s=8fb489b79ddec1f60466d3e4011c800b&threadid=54287&highlight=wusb11
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?s=8fb489b79ddec1f60466d3e4011c800b&threadid=53729&highlight=wusb11
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?s=8fb489b79ddec1f60466d3e4011c800b&threadid=45159&highlight=wusb11
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?s=8fb489b79ddec1f60466d3e4011c800b&threadid=41126&highlight=wusb11
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/history/36762
https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/oet/forms/reports/Search_Form.hts?mode=Edit&form=Exhibits&application_id=100820&fcc_id=PKW-WUSB11
FCC ID = PKW-WUSB11
(Aid for identifying your hardware, On internal photos - look for
chips specs. On external photos - compare them to photos of well known
devices)
http://www.fuw.edu.pl/~pliszka/hints/prism2.html
Prism2 USB 802.11b devices under Linux
http://www.wireless.org.au/~jhecker/atmeldrv/atmeldrv.html
Atmel AT76C502A/AT76C503A Driver for Linux USB and PCMCIA Wireless
Devices
http://www.fuw.edu.pl/~pliszka/hints/wireless.html
Jacek Pliszka's wireless hints: 802.11b / Wi-Fi Linux USB
(very good site) |