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10-Dec-2008, 01:20 PM #1
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Hi
Ive got one windows system and my other XP installation on my Dell Inspiron 1501 wasnt working well so ive installed Knoppix 8

I had on my old laptop a:
Broadcom 440x 10/1000 integrated controller

Dell Wireless 1490 Dual band WLAN mini card

Now when im on fedora it seem to come up with the broadcom controller but i can't seem to set anything up

So how can i set this up on knoppix? Im guessing drivers but im not to sure

Im really new to knoppix but fine with anything else so any help would be great
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10-Dec-2008, 03:34 PM #2
If your Linux distribution does not have a native driver for your Wi-Fi adapter the magic name to remember and search for is "ndiswrapper." It is a way to install a Windows XP driver, if you are lucky.

Here is an article on General Information On Wireless Card Setup Under Knoppix.

Even though it is a different distribution Ubuntu's WiFiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper explanation may be helpful.

I know nothing about Fedora or Knoppix, so this may be my only attempt to help with this thread. Good luck.
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