Re: USB WiFi

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On Sun, 8 May 2005 21:42:45 +0100
Timothy Murphy <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Sun 08 May 2005 17:21, Jeff Vian wrote:
> 
> > > >> Is anyone using USB WiFi devices with Fedora?
> ...
> > Are you using a 2.6.X kernel?
> > The module names changed from module.o to module.ko with the 2.6
> > kernels.  That may be part of your problem.
> 
> Thanks for your suggestion.
> I am indeed running linux-2.6.11 .
> But I have the correct module:
> /lib/modules/2.6.11/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/orinoco_usb.ko
> And "modprobe orinoco_usb" installs this module correctly.
> 
> Incidentally, the new orinoco_cs module works perfectly
> with an Orinoco Gold PCMCIA WiFi card.
> 
> May I ask if you are using a USB WiFi device?
> I haven't heard from anyone who is doing so, up to now.
> 
> One point I do not understand is whether one is meant to take steps
> to upload the firmware (in some sense)
> and if so how that is done.
> 
> As always, any advice or suggestions gratefully received.
> 
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