Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux

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@hotmail.com> 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
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> > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method
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> > > > > 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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