Leon Pu wrote: > Hi all, > > I learned that Kernel 2.6 supports wireless network card, but I failed > to configure D-Link DWL-650 card on my Compaq PRESARIO B2000 laptop in > Fedora core 4. > > After plugging the PCMCIA card, I use iwconfig to show the wireless > device. But I got following result. > > # iwconfig > lo no wireless extensions. > etho no wireless extensions. > sit0 no wireless extensions. > > Could you anybody tell me why? Do I need to install other software > likes ndiswrapper or madwifi? Is it possible to use wireless device > without installing them? > > My Fedora Core 4 kernel version is 2.6.15-1.1830_FC4. > > > Best regards, > Leon > The problem with that card is that there are several different ones with the same number, but different chip sets. I am not sure if all the different chip sets are supported. You need to know what chip set to make sure you load the correct driver. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
