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I have used several Linux distributions (Arch, Debian, Ubuntu) over the years and I would consider myself not an expert but certainly an experienced user. It happened now for the 3rd time that I was ...
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How can I install the Broadcom BCM43142 driver in BackTrack 5 R1? Please can anyone guide me with step by step instructions as I am new at Linux.
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I am searching for a WLAN USB adaptor that can be used as an Access Point as well as a mere client and in an AdHoc setup. It should support IEEE 802.11n and transmit rather fast (300Mbps). As I ...
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Driver for Intel 2200BG wireless network card

I'm trying to make work my wireless network card Intel 2200BG in my laptop Acer Travelmate 4002WLMI. I tried so far: $ sudo lshw -C network *-network:1 description: Wireless interface ...
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I just installed Debian and I am having issues getting my wireless working. I installed Squeeze and also the nonfree firmware for iwlwifi. I thought I did everything right but I am still not getting ...
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I am running Slacko Puppy v5.3.1 and am trying to use my Wifi dongle with it. I have a Windows .inf file for the driver for my USB dongle. I used the Puppy network wizard to load the driver using ...
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What log files to include when reporting a bug report for my wlan card?

I'd like to report a bug with my wireless card cutting out (seemingly) randomly, but I don't know what log files to include. I know a tail -F of a particular log file when the card cuts out would be ...
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Where to obtain Broadcom DW1530 wireless-n wlan half-mini driver?

I am running Fedora 15 x86_64 on Dell Latitude E5420 which is using Broadcom DW1530 wlan card, have been looking around the web but couldn't find a driver, anyone can help?
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Firmware for wireless card on Ubuntu/Debian?

This is a follow up to my previous question about Debian support for Linksys Wusb600n. I have tried running the Ubunut/Xubuntu LiveCDs and the WiFi does not come up. The Gnome Network Manager menu ...
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How to find out which Wi-Fi driver is installed?

I know about lsmod, but how do I figure out which driver does what?