How do I install Netgear MA101?

[consumedsoul]

Hi - I'm a Linux newbie so need some guidance - how exactly do I go about installing drivers/or whatever I need to get my Netgear MA101 [usb] functional with my recent RH Fedora Core 2 installation?

Pleaes advise, thanks!

[e-mail [email protected] for replies - thanks!]

-h

[markwolfe Veteran]

There seems to be a lot of general support questions posted in the Customizing section here. I don't normally visit the Customizing area because I am not into skinning and tweaking very much.

However, my experience with USB Wi-Fi in Linux isn't good. I have a Linksys unit. And Fedora, Mandrake, and Knoppix did not install it for me. I know it can be made to work, because the free Lindows/Linspire download I have used it without any intervention on my part. (I guess Lindows isn't all that awful, then) I ended up going back to Fedora on that box, and using a bridge WiFi adapter that plugged into the onboard RJ45 connector (I cheated) ;)

So, it is likely that your problem can be resolved. I hope that someone will come along with a solution. Until then, maybe this 'bump' will draw a bit of attention to your problem. :D

[consumedsoul]

Gotcha - so where do I get the free Lindows download then? RJ-45 is not an option for me, only USB wireless... thanks!

[markwolfe Veteran]

Gotcha - so where do I get the free Lindows download then? RJ-45 is not an option for me, only USB wireless... thanks!

Try this thread:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=174725

If you install it and it uses your USB ok, you might be able to see how it is setup in Lindows, and do the same thing with a more typical distro like Debian, Mandrake, Fedora, etc.

Good Luck!

Mark