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  1. Feb 14th, 2005, 03:30 PM #1
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    Linux: Installing ndiswrapper

    Since Broadcom has not created drivers for my wireless network card (Linksys WMP54G) for Linux, my searching has led me to believe that I need to install and use ndiswrapper so that it may use the windows drivers.

    After reading the instructions for this, I am lost at how to install it (which includes recompiling the Linux source). I'm a total Linux noob, and have no idea what to do. I've tried to follow the installation instructions, but I can't even find the Linux source, let alone figure out how to compile it.

    Installation instructions are here: http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/wiki/Installation

    Any help?
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    Re: Linux: Installing ndiswrapper

    Quote Originally Posted by The Hobo
    Since Broadcom has not created drivers for my wireless network card (Linksys WMP54G) for Linux ... I am lost at how to install it (which includes recompiling the Linux source) ... I'm a total Linux noob ... I have no idea what to do ... I can't even find the Linux source, let alone figure out how to compile it ... Any help?
    Off-hand, I'd suggest you stick with Windows...
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    Cool Re: Linux: Installing ndiswrapper

    The source code should be under /usr/src
    You may need to get it per the Prerequisites
    You need a recent kernel (at least 2.6.6 or 2.4.26) with source. Under Red Hat or Mandrake, the sources can be installed using the package kernel-source<kernel-version>.rpm.
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