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Re: REPOST: DSL/Networking Help

Leonard Chatagnier wrote:


Reposting for no response. If I'm doing something
wrong, please tell ma and I'll correct it. I really do
need help on this issue an in setting up debian for
DSL service and networking. Have set up my W98SE
already for networking and DSL but need help with
Debian. Thanks for your attention.

Reposted here:
Just got my SBC DSL package with a 2Wire 1701 HG
Gateway, wireless router/DSL modem. I need 2 wireless
adaptors to complete the network hookup.  Googled til
I about to shoot myself as I don't know/understand all
the rhetoric. I just need to know the brand, model,
chipset of a linux compatable adapter so I can get on
with the setup. I know about ndiswrappers but don't
have windoze XP.
You do not need Windoze to use ndiswrapper - you just need the Windows driver from the card manufacturer's CD or website. Ndiswrapper uses Linux to run the Windows driver! Ndiswrapper is for a PC card/PCMCIA wifi card which are normally only used by laptops. See http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/mediawiki/index.php/InstallDebianSarge 


Would prefer an adapter with driver
included in kernel modules and what kernel version has
it included.
I'm not an experienced linux user and never have setup
a network before. Any help most appreciated.
Please copy my email as I'm not subscribed. Thanks

There are some notes about seting up a modem/router here:
http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/Broadband_-_setting_up_an_ethernet_ADSL_modem/router
They are normally configured using a web browser. You need to connect to it by ethernet cable to configure it. Modem/routers often have up to 4 ethernet ports as well as wifi. Alternatively, you could configure the modem/router from a Windows PC using the setup CD, then add your Linux box(es) to the network.
Your modem/router documentation will explain how to set up the wireless side of things on the modem/router. The ndiswrapper InstallDebianSarge article explains how to set up the Linux side of the network. I am afraid that I do not have any experience of using PCI or USB wifi interfaces with Linux. 

Hth
Chris.
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