New and Confused!!
Hello Linux Community,
Well I'm a newbie with the Linux world and totally green with when it comes to software, driver installs and the all around technical attributes of Linux computing. As you have already noticed I've been with "WinDoze" as they say, too long. I want to convert darn it!! :blink:
So I am here for advice and direction. My first accomplishment is the installation of Fedora 14. I don't know why this distro but then again why not right? OK my first form of duty is to install a Asus usb N13 wireless net work adapter. As we all know in MS WinDoze all we need to do is insert disc and follow the promps....simple, In Linux no such pleasure...I actually have to work a little to get what I want. No biggie I like work and work hard at it, but I can admit failure...but never defeat. Thats why I'm here, looking for a hand and not "da-feet" :P
Anyway, please direct me on how to go about getting my n13 installed. Picture too would be great 
Thanks you!
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$ lsusb = "Bus 001 Device 007: ID 0b05 : 1784 ASUSTek Computer, Inc. 802.11n Network Adapter"
Question: Do you have the rpmfusion repo installed? If you don't know, you can run: in the terminal, and if RPM Fusion isn't one of your repos, we can help you set it up.
Question: Are you using a PAE kernel? Fedora will install a PAE kernel by default if you're using the 32 bit version. Once again, you can find this out by running: in the terminal and giving us the output.
In order to get the correct driver and have it install correctly, we need to know where we're starting from. Originally, this usb dongle was supposed to work with the rt2870 driver, but, it seems that folks have only had success with the rt3070 driver. That driver is available in the rpmfusion repo, but needs kernel-devel installed to make it compile correctly, but, we need to know what version of Fedora (32 or 64 bit) and what kernel your using before we start installing anything.
Question: how do I get updates to a machine that I'm trying to get a network adapter on?
Remember very green here..... Maybe I should be using "Mint" I would surely blend in!!
BTW - using Mint if your new to Linux is a good choice. If you going to do your first install, Mint should have everything running right out of the box. It may even have a pointer to the driver of your wifi dongle. Although, like I said, searches have found that dongle to be problematic, so, having a wired connection will make the installation of drivers a lot less frustrating.
I did have mint at one point, infact my original choice of distro. I believe though I had the same issue. Would all these steps your so kindly giving me be useful in mint? Also I feel guilty taking your advice and guidance with Mint in a Fedora thread.
For now I will stick to Fedora mainly because of the time you have taken so far, and honestly, Fedora seemingly mimics windoze in some way.
I'm away from my machine at this time and working from my IPhone. I will perform what you have suggested very soon and keep you posted.
Thanks Goineasy9. Don't give up on me now ok?
I'll give you a hint on Google Foo. I Googled the ID part of your wifi string, that is, "ID 0b05 : 1784", when you first posted it, and found many threads asking for help. The Ubuntu forums had many threads, but, I guess that's cause it's the most popular. So, whether your distro is Fedora, or, a Debian based distro like Mint or Ubuntu, there are possible solutions.
Fedora has something called the akmod's, which allow you to build a driver automatically when a new kernel comes in, or, just to build a module on an existing kernel just by rebooting. I think Debian uses dkms for a similar purpose. If you install the driver from the rpmfusion repo, then, install the akmod-rt3070 app, rebooting should build the driver for the kernel that you are using. I know this sounds technical, but, it's really not that hard to understand once you get used to it.
There are no guarantees though, the wifi chip in your dongle is not that Linux friendly, so, while we may get it to work, it may be hit and miss as to how well it works. Just let us know when you need more help, we'll be here. Also, be patient, sometimes we're at our day jobs and don't have an opportunity to respond right away,
I installed Linux Mint in my machine, I will post a thread in that category.
I decided to stick to Fedora...I'm getting a bit flustered with it all so after foolin with mint and even thinking of using the zorin distro i decided to hang on to fedora for now.
For now i will work on what we have so far.
For now i will work on what we have so far.[/quote]
I'm bad.....so unsure this weekend. I'm going to use Mint instead. Had install problems with fedora for some reason. I think my dvd drive is not working and my install for fedora are dvd.
sooo.....please continue with your instruction if you would Goineasy9. So sorry for the confusion!
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[email protected] ~ $ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0b05:1784 ASUSTek Computer, Inc. 802.11n Network Adapter
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 04f3:01a4 Elan Microelectronics Corp.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
[email protected] ~ $
Ok this is what we have for isusb so far....
Should I start a new post in ubuntu?
Just be patient, we'll get you up and running ... hopefully. :-)
First off i decided to go with two distros, one = wattos r3 and linux mint. Also i have installed them in a dell dimension 2400 as my hp 9870 is now in pc heaven. As soon as i remember how i solved it i will let every one know.
My linux mint required me to download the lates kernel and with the help of linux community and older posts i got it running.
In wattos r3 it was very simple. with the usb adapter inserted I followed this Post>>>
http://www.planetwatt.com/forums/topic/14/wireles-network-lt-solved-gt
Thanks to all that helped and i'm sure i will be needing more.