There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
Search
Linux and Unix
Tag Cloud
access acer asus bios bsod computer crash driver drivers error ethernet excel freeze gaming google gpu graphics hard drive hardware hdmi internet laptop malware memory modem monitor motherboard network printer problem ram registry repair router security slow software sound trojan usb video virus vista wifi windows windows 7 windows 7 32 bit windows 7 64 bit windows xp wireless
Search
Search for:
Tech Support Guy Forums > Operating Systems > Linux and Unix >
Solved: Wireless Card help

Reply  
Thread Tools
GNOME32's Avatar
Account Disabled with 67 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Experience: Intermediate
06-Oct-2007, 01:50 AM #1
Solved: Wireless Card help
Hello,

I have a Realtek 8185 Wireless Card and its not being recognized in Ubuntu. I looked in Preferences -> Network, and the Wireless Connection isn't there. Could someone please help me get my wireless card to work in ubuntu?
Thanks
lotuseclat79's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 21,345 posts.
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: -71.45091, 42.27841
06-Oct-2007, 07:34 AM #2
Have a look at Unofficial Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Starter Guide.

It may not reference your particular wireless card, but it should give you some options that may be compatible.

If nothing works for you there, try searching ubuntuforums.org for your "Realtek 8185 Wireless Card".

-- Tom
briealeida's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 677 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: US and A
Experience: Ninja
06-Oct-2007, 10:01 PM #3
These two links pertain a little more specifically to your wireless NIC:

http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-191776.html
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ha...orkCardsBelkin

The second indicates that your wireless NIC may not be supported by Ubuntu.

As a general tip, searching for the name of your wireless NIC and Ubuntu _may_ limit your results. Try just searching for Linux and your wireless NIC. You may find solutions that can be applied to your particular install.
__________________
--
Brie Aleida
http://unixsysadmin.org
GNOME32's Avatar
Account Disabled with 67 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Experience: Intermediate
07-Oct-2007, 09:43 PM #4
In the first guide http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty, it suggests to use the ndiswrapper command to use the Windows driver for the Linux driver. But, I plan on someday formatting the Windows partition and only using Ubuntu. If I do this, will the Windows driver also be deleted? So, in other words, will the Windows driver still be usable without the Operating System itself?
lotuseclat79's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 21,345 posts.
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: -71.45091, 42.27841
07-Oct-2007, 10:54 PM #5
When you install a driver in an OS it becomes part of the kernel. When you delete or reformat an OS partition, you lose everything within it.

This does not mean that you cannot download the driver, or if you have the OEM CD of your Windows OS that you cannot extract the driver, or while you still have Windows that you cannot backup and save the drivers on a CD.

I would listen to Brie's advice on this matter as she makes a very good point.

-- Tom
__________________
The independence created by philosophical insight is - in my opinion - the mark of distinction
between a mere artisan or specialist and a real seeker after truth. - Einstein 1944
Imagination is more important than knowledge. - Einstein
GNOME32's Avatar
Account Disabled with 67 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Experience: Intermediate
09-Oct-2007, 09:27 PM #6
I'm using this guide https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...er/Ndiswrapper to try to use Ndiswrapper to use a Windows Driver for my wireless card. Well, I'm having trouble finding a Windows driver that is compatible with it. I would really appreciate it if someone could please find one for me or point in me in the right direction.
Thanks!
Het Irv's Avatar
Member with 56 posts.
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Experience: Windows: Intermediate Linux:Beginner
09-Oct-2007, 10:40 PM #7
I was looking for the drivers online and I found this.
On this page are the windows drivers, but, you may want to try the Linux Drivers first. If they don't work go to the windows ones.
GNOME32's Avatar
Account Disabled with 67 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Oct-2007, 01:15 AM #8
Thanks! I have the Linux driver package, now how do I install it? I'm a total noob in linux...
thanks!

Last edited by GNOME32; 10-Oct-2007 at 12:27 PM..
Reply

THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
Are you having the same problem? We have volunteers ready to answer your question, but first you'll have to join for free. Need help getting started? Check out our Welcome Guide.

Search Tech Support Guy

Find the solution to your
computer problem!




Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.
Thread Tools



Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter TechGuy.tv TechGuy.tv Mobile TSG Mobile
You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:31 AM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2011 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.