RH9 + Dlink DWL-650+

Necrosis · Jul 27, 2003, 05:29 PM

Alright,

I loaded RH9 Distro. from iso's burnt from the "unsupported" version onto my laptop (Compaq circa 2001). Install went fine, and everything works great except for my wireless card. Okay so I go a huntin for drivers, which I find here.

I've followed the instructions to the best of my ability, just I don't have a freaking clue how to do this. Yes, I am bit of a newbie but it's been since Suse 6.3 that I've messed w/ Linux. I understand how to configure the card if I can just get it working, not even perfect but if I can figure the rest out.

Any help is appreciated.

Necrosis · Jul 27, 2003, 07:18 PM

Well don't worry about this one folks. My opinion of Linux stays the same since 1999.

UberLord · Jul 28, 2003, 12:00 PM

I may be able to help you out - I've got a DWL520+ which is the same chipset and I'll be sticking RH9 back on my main rig "Soon ™"

Necrosis · Aug 2, 2003, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UberLord
I may be able to help you out - I've got a DWL520+ which is the same chipset and I'll be sticking RH9 back on my main rig "Soon ™"

Weird thing I got it to see the drivers, and I think it installed the card. However, the ethx setting was what was driving me nuts. It wouldn't activate the card though everything that was needed to I seen it load at boot. My laptop has XP on it but a very bare install..w/ nothing else so Linux could go back on it pretty quickly. I also had a problem w/ getting it working w/ the built in ethernet too. I just hate having to read something to know how to figure something out. I've always had better but yet frustrating time just figuring it out for myself. Amazed how quickly I picked up the command line stuff though.

Jul 27, 2003, 05:29 PM	#1
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	RH9 + Dlink DWL-650+ Alright, I loaded RH9 Distro. from iso's burnt from the "unsupported" version onto my laptop (Compaq circa 2001). Install went fine, and everything works great except for my wireless card. Okay so I go a huntin for drivers, which I find here. I've followed the instructions to the best of my ability, just I don't have a freaking clue how to do this. Yes, I am bit of a newbie but it's been since Suse 6.3 that I've messed w/ Linux. I understand how to configure the card if I can just get it working, not even perfect but if I can figure the rest out. Any help is appreciated.

Jul 28, 2003, 12:00 PM	#3
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	I may be able to help you out - I've got a DWL520+ which is the same chipset and I'll be sticking RH9 back on my main rig "Soon ™" __________________ 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

Jul 27, 2003, 07:18 PM	Thread Starter #2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Well don't worry about this one folks. My opinion of Linux stays the same since 1999.