The wifi tag has no wiki summary.
4
votes
2answers
392 views
Debian Wheezy + Hostapd 1.0 + ath9k randomly failing
I got a problem with my soft AP.
I got an old PC running as router which has 3 NIC and 1 wifi PCI card TP-Link L-WN751ND. This box runs Debian Wheezy, hostapd, dhcpd etc. The problem is that AP ...
2
votes
0answers
42 views
Accessing multiple wifi networks simultaneously from debian wheezy
I have got 2 wireless adapters on my machine (one built-in and the other a purchased USB wireless adapter)
is there a way I can utilize different WiFi networks simultaneously?
I have in mind ...
6
votes
4answers
716 views
Unable to connect to a wifi network with a special SSID
My current wifi network (and i'm writing this with the help of Windows -.- ) has a special character in it's SSID: "รถ", a so-called "umlaut".
If changing the SSID is not an option, how to connect to ...
0
votes
1answer
127 views
How to run rtl8192cu driver in linux with kernel 3.8?
I have a trouble with usb WiFi dongle TPLink WN725N (rtl8192cu driver). Dongle it start, but cannot connect. Driver in official Realtek site support only 2.6.18~2.6.38 and 3.0.8 kernels. Is there a ...
1
vote
1answer
37 views
How to write a script to read wifi SSID and password from USB drive at boot up and auto logon to wifi network
I have an embedded system that is running Debian. I want to be able to provide wifi network SSID and password information via a USB thumb drive. That way I can easily deploy it to any wifi network.
...
0
votes
0answers
20 views
Troubles with Wifi and ethernet Aspire One AO725
I'm use Debian wheezy on a Acer Aspire One AO725. It has the following kernels:
3.2.0.4-amd64
3.7-trunk-amd64
The command lscpi | grep Network:
02:00:0 Network controller: Atheros ...
0
votes
2answers
473 views
Configure TP-Link TL WN723N for Debian Squeeze
I did a reinstall yesterday of my HP probook laptop using Debian Squeeze. I've been struggling with installing the rtl8192cu module, required to run the TP-Link TL WN723N USB dongle.
I am currently ...
0
votes
1answer
171 views
How to monitor other nodes to get RSSI?
I need to measure RSSI between two peers of nodes in same network.
If I have these two information:
SSID for their network.
IP for the target node to get the RSSI regarding it.
So I found this ...
1
vote
1answer
892 views
How to enable WIFI on VMWare Fedora 12? (It's detecting and working fine on Windows 7)
I am new to Linux. I have Fedora 12 running on my VMware. I am unable to see any options to enable WIFI connection on Fedora. When I am accessing Internet through WIFI and its working perfectly fine ...
0
votes
1answer
147 views
Enable wifi monitor mode on Samsung Chromebook
I want to buy the Samsung Chromebook and use it with Ubuntu (12.10).
I also want to play around with airmon-ng and thus want to use the wifi card in monitor mode.
I didn't find any information if ...
0
votes
1answer
773 views
How to make Wi-Fi work on Dell Inspiron 14R laptop running Ubuntu 12.10?
I have seen that on most Dell laptops running Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10, the Wi-Fi doesn't work.
It appears the reason for this is the fact that Dell laptops have Broadcom wireless cards. How to make it ...
2
votes
2answers
62 views
Get network information through Ubuntu Terminal
Is there a command where, when entered outputs information such as:
If the network connection is wired or wireless
if it is a wireless network, the name of the wireless network
How strong the signal ...
2
votes
1answer
45 views
wpa_supplicant store password as hash (WPA-EAP with phase2=“auth=PAP”)
Is there a way to store my password in /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf as some hash instead of plaintext?
By "password" I refer here to the password used for phase2 authentification. I do not ...
1
vote
1answer
36 views
Xfce4 WaveLAN plugin doesn't work - permission problem?
I've just made fresh install of Arch Linux on my EEEPC, and I have problem with Wi-Fi panel icon in Xfce. After clicking it, nothing happens, and what should happen is a window opening where i can ...
2
votes
1answer
372 views
How to enable wifi using keyboard (Dell Inspiron 14r) in suse Linux 11.4
I have installed both Windows and SUSE Linux (11.4) on my Dell Inspiron 14r laptop. Both are working properly.
I am facing one strange problem.
I went to my Linux OS wifi was working fine and I ...
0
votes
1answer
90 views
Bad wifi with MacBook Air mid 2012
I have a MacBook Air mid 2012 with i7 CPU. The one with Ivy Bridge.
I have connectivity problems with wifi running Arch Linux which I keep updated regularily. Throughput and response time performance ...
4
votes
1answer
699 views
Use wpa_supplicant without plain text passwords
I'm running gentoo on my laptop, and I'm currently using wpa_supplicant to handle wifi.
My configuration works and I can connect, but it is required to type in the plain text password into the ...
1
vote
0answers
37 views
Wifi module doesn't work anymore in CentOS
Like the title said, my wifi module doesn't work anymore. After a kernel upgrade. The wifi LED is permanently red. I can only use a wired connection.
EDITS
I add only the lscpi output because the ...
0
votes
0answers
76 views
correct password but unable to connect to wifi
Problem
Not able to connect to wireless network even after giving the correct password
Characteristics of Problem
After starting laptop, I choose the wireless network from the network manager ...
1
vote
1answer
86 views
full-featured WLAN USB adaptor
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 ...
1
vote
0answers
77 views
Network connections don't work after a restart using NetworkManager
openSUSE 12.3 with Network Manager
NOTE: The same behaviour occurs for eth0, but it's primarily wlan0 I'm concerned with.
Whenever I restart or switch wifi networks, DNS resolution seems to be the ...
1
vote
1answer
124 views
wireless interface stops working, netcfg reports no network found
I'm having a recurrent issue with my Arch Linux installation: wireless will work for a few minutes and then randomly die. When I try to restart it through wifi-menu I am informed there aren't any ...
0
votes
1answer
81 views
Wifi AP with ASUS USB-N10
I am trying to configure wifi AP with subj device. According documentation in web, it requires master mode hardware support and hostapd software.
It seems I have master mode:
# iwconfig
...
...
0
votes
1answer
53 views
will tinycore work with S110 wireless adapter?
will tinycore work out of the box with S110 lenovo netbook?
Wireless is obviously the first issue to be encountered? can anybody report that it will work out ofthe box? or i will have to spend some ...
1
vote
1answer
204 views
ndiswrapper wireless driver does not connect to detected Wifi network
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 ...
-1
votes
1answer
143 views
how to install and build “iw” for android 4.1? [closed]
i need to install iw wireless packages on android 4.1 device.
but i don't know how and what is the require version of the packages to install !!
also is it need linux platform to do this or it is ...
0
votes
0answers
112 views
get RSSI using commands?
mu network is group created by WIFI DIRECT, so i need to measure the signal strength RSSI between the client and its owner for android platform.
So, assume we know SSID and MAC address for owner or ...
1
vote
1answer
128 views
No DNS on Debian wifi after unplugging the DNS cable
I have installed wheezy Release Candidate 1 to my old laptop (Benq Joybook A52) right now, and I have some problem with my wireless card (Atheros 5006). It can actually see the wireless networks, I ...
1
vote
0answers
117 views
d-link dongle does not work
hello guys i've been searchin on the web but with no succes so im here
im runnig wheezy with lxde .
my dongle get listed when i run lsusb and it gives this then after a few seconds if i type again ...
0
votes
0answers
91 views
How can I re-enable wifi again on Easy Peasy?
I'm running Easy Peasy on an Eee PC. Everything was fine until it locked when booting. Then a page came up which I went too quickly through and clicked on an enable defaults. Since then, I have to ...
1
vote
1answer
598 views
RaspberryPi drops Wifi connection
I am using Airlink Fully compatible Wireless N 150 Ultra Mini-USB Adapter (AWLL5099) with my RaspPi to get internet. I am also bridging this WiFi connection with an Ethernet cable to provide internet ...
1
vote
1answer
461 views
Help with getting wifi up and running in Arch Linux on Mac Mini 3,1
I am dual booting arch linux on my mac mini 3,1. Am trying to get the WiFi to work and have hit a block. Am a Linux noob so have a couple of questions which I will put in bold.
Following these ...
4
votes
1answer
947 views
How to create an ad-hoc connection?
I need to make an adhoc connection on Archlinux (netbook used as a wifi repeater), I was using this tutorial to do it on Ubuntu :
At the terminal install execute sudo apt-get install dnsmasq-base ...
2
votes
0answers
792 views
WiFi not working - wlan0 FAILED
My Arch (3.6.5-1) is exhibiting a rather peculiar problem: when wifi is set up, all logs indicate that the setup was successful and that the interface is up and functional. However, when attempting to ...
3
votes
1answer
324 views
The n mode on “iwlist wlan0 scan”
I know how to determine if scanned AP uses B or G mode, but how to know (using "iwlist wlan0 scan") it uses N protocol ?
if I use "iw dev wlan0 scan" and see if the cell has a "HT capabilities" block.
...
4
votes
1answer
209 views
Linux find Wifi Networks trotocol(a/b/g/n) version of all available access points
I do use iwlist wlan0 scanning and it gives me a fair amount of data, but one part is missing. It is protocol version. By protocol I mean (a/b/g/n).
It would be very good to have these commands in ...
3
votes
2answers
238 views
Equivalent for netsh start network on linux
I recenty read about the Windows option for creating an access point, that will run on the same physical device, as the machine. So that I can connect my other devices to that network, and have access ...
2
votes
1answer
117 views
How do I get a bulletproof wifi?
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 ...
0
votes
0answers
1k views
Install Broadcom wifi adapter driver in BackTrack 5 R1
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.
0
votes
0answers
49 views
Setting NetworkManager policies?
I have a linux laptop with NetworkManager. It's supposed to manage my network connections. It has wired ethernet and wifi. I would like to to automatically turn on and connect the wifi interface when ...
3
votes
1answer
806 views
Two usb wifi adapaters, only wlan0 appears, how to get wlan1?
I'm attempting to connect two wifi usb dongles to a debian system, one is to connect to a local lan, the other I plan to use in adhoc mode to connect to a specific device. You could look at this as an ...
1
vote
0answers
115 views
How to write a systemd script that runs usb_modeswitch and connects to the internet at startup?
I have a cisco AM10 wireless adapter and every boot, I need to run
usb_modeswitch -v 1307 -p 1169 -L -I -u -l
to get it to function as an adapter.
Then I have to run a netcfg profile to connect to ...
1
vote
0answers
118 views
Wireless doesn't connect automatically in Ubuntu when connection is established with wifi Router Again
I am facing a problem here with Ubuntu version 10.4 I am working with. I am having a wifi router and when I start my system, Ubuntu connects to wifi automatically. But if due to some reasons the ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Wi-fi connection failing on Arch Linux
I' ve just installed Arch Linux on my computer, I have some problems:
If I write
# iwconfig
The result is
-bash: iwconfig: command not found
the same is with ifconfig
instead if I try with
# ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
'iwlist' -> interface doesn't support scanning (Ubuntu LTS 10.04)
I am using Ubuntu 10.04 (LTS) on a Samsung N150+ netbook. I cannot scan wifi networks using iwlist and I would like to do so. Here is the output from some tests:
...
1
vote
0answers
81 views
Wi-fi management & billing
I want to setup a wifi management & billing using linux server.
But I don't know where to start. Is there any guide on how to do this?
For example... When user connect to my access point, it will ...
3
votes
2answers
1k views
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
...
5
votes
1answer
1k views
Monitor mode wifi only seeing broadcast packets
I have pretty much exhausted every link I have found on google regarding this topic, and I'd like some of the most experienced eyes on the problem, because something obscure must be going on.
Systems ...
1
vote
0answers
162 views
Wireless Ad Hoc NAT
I got "OURLiNK 802.11n" mini USB wifi adapter for my Raspberry Pi, but I also would like to use it w/ my Scientific Linux 6.1
$ cat /etc/redhat-release
Scientific Linux release 6.1 (Carbon)
$
...
4
votes
2answers
627 views
How to override port settings when connecting to a public wifi?
I am connecting to a free public wifi, I want to connect or use other ports like FTP and SSH. What are the possibility to override it?
In order to connect to the internet, They are requiring me to add ...
