linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux

Thanks for all your help Roy,

I'm still stumbling. What I can try to do is to load the driver onto a USB drive and transfer it into my Linux OS. If I can find a compatible driver (I hope I can find one from the site you suggested) and load it onto a USB stick, I will transfer it into my Linux system.

I'm not sure what to look for in the driver, though. Do I need to get a similar version? The ones I saw for Atheros are all 10.xx. Mine seems to be 9.2.0.316

Do I need to put that in my root system somewhere? I hope I can find out where to store it after I have loaded it onto the system.

Here are my listed Windows settings as installed:

Atheros AR5B125 Wireless Network Adaptor
Driver Version: 9.2.0.316

SSID: belkin54g
Radio Type: 802.11 g
Security Type: WPA-PSK

Please stay in touch until I am running the superior Linux Ubuntu system.

Thanks.

Jim

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> It looks like you need the correct driver. It says UNCLAIMED. You can try a
> few things. I would first try to get a Linux one. To do that you can try
> Additional Drivers
> See how here:
> http://itsfoss.com/how-to-install-additional-drivers-in-ubuntu-12-10-quick-tip/
>
> If that fails to yield results then you can search for the
> correct Linux driver on the net, or from Atheros. That can be tricky to
> install. Failing that you can use your windows driver. You should install
> two packages from the Software Center to do that.
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper
>
> Don't expect it to work right away. Often times you need to re-boot because
> the drivers are loaded at bootup.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 24 November 2012 22:57, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the Linux
> > terminal display after I input lshw.
> >
> > The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.
> >
> > I hope this can help.
> >
> > *-pci:0
> > description: PCI bridge
> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1
> > vendor: Intel Corporation
> > physical id: 1c
> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0
> > version: b5
> > width: 32 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: driver=pcieport
> > resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff
> > ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)
> > *-network UNCLAIMED
> > description: Ethernet controller
> > product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet
> > vendor: Atheros Communications
> > physical id: 0
> > bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0
> > version: c1
> > width: 64 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: latency=0
> > resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)
> > *-pci:1
> > description: PCI bridge
> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6
> > vendor: Intel Corporation
> > physical id: 1c.5
> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5
> > version: b5
> > width: 32 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: driver=pcieport
> > resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff
> > ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)
> > *-network UNCLAIMED
> > description: Network controller
> > product: Atheros Communications Inc.
> > vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
> > physical id: 0
> > bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0
> > version: 01
> > width: 64 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: latency=0
> > resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and
> > > report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with
> > the
> > > mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.
> > >
> > > These links may help.
> > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-tricks/
> > >
> > > You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last
> > > resort the Windows driver will work.
> > >
> > > Roy
> > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > Location: Canada
> > >
> > >
> > > On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to
> > do:
> > > >
> > > > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
> > > >
> > > > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and
> > IPv4
> > > > Address and Netmask visible
> > > >
> > > > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only
> > > > listed device
> > > >
> > > > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
> > > > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Jim V in Ohio
> > > >
> > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux
> > is
> > > > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as
> > > > secure
> > > > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you
> > need to
> > > > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
> > > > >
> > > > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The
> > trade
> > > > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is
> > set up,
> > > > > though it should work as well.
> > > > >
> > > > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which
> > is an
> > > > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You
> > need
> > > > > to install it separately from the Software Center.
> > > > >
> > > > > Roy
> > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > **
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> > because >
> > > > you
> > > > > > have no connection?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may
> > > > work
> > > > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very
> > well
> > > > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address
> > numbers
> > > > for
> > > > > > Linux, nor how to find those.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That
> > displays
> > > > some
> > > > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > > > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..."
> > Then
> > > > I am
> > > > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called
> > > > mylinux.
> > > > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my
> > > > SSID,
> > > > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
> > > > password
> > > > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
> > > > configuration -
> > > > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jim
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not
> > ahd
> > > > a
> > > > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> > because
> > > > you
> > > > > > have
> > > > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it
> > will
> > > > work.
> > > > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit
> > from
> > > > the
> > > > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide
> > your
> > > > SSID,
> > > > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security
> > tab
> > > > and
> > > > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may
> > > > have to
> > > > > > > provide us more information.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Roy
> > > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > **
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The
> > > > Wi-Fi
> > > > > > works
> > > > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't
> > know for
> > > > > > sure
> > > > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my
> > older
> > > > > > Toshiba
> > > > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally
> > worked
> > > > > > well. I
> > > > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later,
> > it
> > > > > > stopped
> > > > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer
> > laptop
> > > > listed
> > > > > > > > below:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you
> > are
> > > > using
> > > > > > on
> > > > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is
> > seen
> > > > in
> > > > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has
> > the
> > > > best
> > > > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Joan in Reno
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
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> > > > > > > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with
> > Atheros
> > > > > > network
> > > > > > > > specifications? Here are the specifications:
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> > > > > > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I
> > try to
> > > > run
> > > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method
> > to
> > > > do
> > > > > > this,
> > > > > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only
> > one
> > > > OS or
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > > other?
> > > > > > > > >
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> > > > > > > > > Thank you,
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