Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux

It is worth a try, Joan.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports

Basically a separate driver needs to be compiled unless the vendor ahs been
kind enough to provide it in the package format of your choice (.deb). That
is a complicated and often fruitless task because it involves having lots
of extra libraries installed and having the appropriate version numbers.
This often leads to conflicts and leading to a dead end. I don't want to
sound too negative. It is doable, but is not a newbie friendly task.

What I failed to notice with your previous posting is that there is no
mention of wireless just ethernet. You might try connecting the ethernet
card with a cable and do an update and upgrade then try the wirless again.
Sorry I missed that.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 25 November 2012 19:59, Joan Leach <jleach728@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Would adding backports into Ubuntu in Synaptic help?
>
> Joan in Reno
>
> --- On Sun, 11/25/12, Jim <jverhovec@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Jim <jverhovec@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux
> To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 4:27 PM
>
>
>
>
> 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?
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > Thank you,
>
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