What drivers would I need?

MikeDaMan · Mar 10, 2003, 02:49 AM

So I installed Linux but cant get the internet to work, Right now, I have one computer hooked up to a Motorola SufBoard 4200 Modem which is connected to this http://www.2wire.com/pr/pr1216a02.html which is running a wireless connection to my computer, So would I be looking for Motorola or 2Wire drivers? How would I set this up? Thanks.

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
So I installed Linux but cant get the internet to work, Right now, I have one computer hooked up to a Motorola SufBoard 4200 Modem which is connected to this http://www.2wire.com/pr/pr1216a02.html which is running a wireless connection to my computer, So would I be looking for Motorola or 2Wire drivers? How would I set this up? Thanks.

That 2 wire jobbie has ADSL built in - why the modem at all?
I admit - I'm having a hard time working out your setup.

Could you try and explain it a bit better or draw a diagram for us? Piccy would be nice.

Either way, you need to install the Linux drivers for the NIC in the Linux box.
So if the 2wire is in the Linux box you need linux drivers for it.
If the modem is in the box, you need to find the modem programmers guide if it's not directly supported by your distro - I can help you through that bit.

But still, a diagram of your setup would be handy

MikeDaMan · Mar 11, 2003, 05:05 AM

Ok here's your diagram

The one one the left is connected to the Motorla SB4200 Modem, which is connected to the 2Wire to give wireless internet to my computer. All I have on my computer is the little 2Wire wireless reciever. I'm not sure what I need to do to get this to work on Linux. Linux is installed on My computer (the right one) which is a dual boot with both XP and Linux. Any other ideas? BTW, I hope my artistic ability doesnt blow you away!

Vampyromaniac · Mar 11, 2003, 05:17 AM

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
The one one the left is connected to the Motorla SB4200 Modem, which is connected to the 2Wire to give wireless internet to my computer. All I have on my computer is the little 2Wire wireless reciever. I'm not sure what I need to do to get this to work on Linux. Linux is installed on My computer (the right one) which is a dual boot with both XP and Linux. Any other ideas? BTW, I hope my artistic ability doesnt blow you away!

In that case you need Linux drivers for your wireless receiver.
In my case, I use D-Link 22mb cards which do not currently have Linux support - Texas Instruments the guys that make the chipset have stopped driver development and won't release the source - the swines!

http://www.linux-wlan.com/linux-wlan/

Supports some wireless stuff for Linux

fornicatarachnid · Mar 11, 2003, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
Ok here's your diagram

LOL !

You should definately consider a career as an artist !

FuNsTeR · Mar 11, 2003, 11:07 AM

and here was me thinking i was bad

NaumoJR · Mar 11, 2003, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
Ok here's your diagram

The one one the left is connected to the Motorla SB4200 Modem, which is connected to the 2Wire to give wireless internet to my computer. All I have on my computer is the little 2Wire wireless reciever. I'm not sure what I need to do to get this to work on Linux. Linux is installed on My computer (the right one) which is a dual boot with both XP and Linux. Any other ideas? BTW, I hope my artistic ability doesnt blow you away!

Someone took art class.

kinetic · Mar 11, 2003, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
Ok here's your diagram

Shouldn't this be in the 'Heavenly Visions' forum?

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 05:17 PM

OK guys - you've dragged out Mike Da Picasso's artwork enough

MikeDaMan · Mar 11, 2003, 10:28 PM

LMAO!!!! Hey, cut me some slack, I had to do that in MS Paint. Uberlord, I'll check out that site. Thanks.

fornicatarachnid · Mar 11, 2003, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by MikeDaMan
LMAO!!!! Hey, cut me some slack, I had to do that in MS Paint. Uberlord, I'll check out that site. Thanks.

Well it gave me the best laff ive had for ages, Thanks !

Mar 10, 2003, 02:49 AM	#1
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	What drivers would I need? So I installed Linux but cant get the internet to work, Right now, I have one computer hooked up to a Motorola SufBoard 4200 Modem which is connected to this http://www.2wire.com/pr/pr1216a02.html which is running a wireless connection to my computer, So would I be looking for Motorola or 2Wire drivers? How would I set this up? Thanks. __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP

Mar 11, 2003, 05:05 AM	Thread Starter #3
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	Ok here's your diagram The one one the left is connected to the Motorla SB4200 Modem, which is connected to the 2Wire to give wireless internet to my computer. All I have on my computer is the little 2Wire wireless reciever. I'm not sure what I need to do to get this to work on Linux. Linux is installed on My computer (the right one) which is a dual boot with both XP and Linux. Any other ideas? BTW, I hope my artistic ability doesnt blow you away! __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP

Mar 11, 2003, 05:17 AM	#4
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	luv your diagrams

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FuNsTeR Caledonian and Proud Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Darkest Ayrshire Posts: 1,305 Rep Power: 88 System Specs	and here was me thinking i was bad __________________ "They say when you play a Microsoft CD backwards you can hear satanic messages ..... but that's nothing, if you play it forward it will install Windows"

Mar 11, 2003, 05:17 PM	#10
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	OK guys - you've dragged out Mike Da Picasso's artwork enough __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Mar 11, 2003, 10:28 PM	Thread Starter #11
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	LMAO!!!! Hey, cut me some slack, I had to do that in MS Paint. Uberlord, I'll check out that site. Thanks. __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP