[Bradford] Install a wireless device on linux machine

[Matthew Callaghan]

Hi All
To add to the earlier email, i am using Ubuntu 8.04.

I have plugged the device into my USB port, and nothing has popped up etc
which would make me think that it has been detected.

So far i have tried running files directly from the install CD, but nothing
happens. I think i am still applying the windows approach, i.e. open the
folder and double click the autorun.exe., .inf .whatever else i see :)

I was actually hoping that it would appear on my desktop with a 'new
hardware has been found' etc. but alas nothing.

All my Google attempts at an answer keeps bringing me back with results on
how to install Linux, not a device.

Thanks all

Paddy

2008/11/3 David Carpenter <david.carpenter at nornir.co.uk>

> Hi Matthew
>
> This is the right place, I'm sure someone will be able to help you!
>
> Others may come back with more questions, but could you tell us which
> version of Linux you are using?
>
> Also any more details of what you are struggling with? Do you know if
> the device has been detected? What have you tried etc...
>
> Cheers
> David
> On Mon, 2008-11-03 at 14:49 +0000, Matthew Callaghan wrote:
> > Hi All
> >
> >
> > Not sure if I have asked this question at the right place or not but
> > here goes.
> >
> >
> > I have recently bought a wireless adaptor for my desktop and as I am
> > such a newbie, I am struggling to install it. Coming from a windows
> > background, I would just insert the CD and let the auto run take care
> > of it. However in Linux this of course won't happen.
> >
> >
> > I have tried Googling, but maybe because of the words I am using all I
> > seem to ever get back is advice on installing Linux from CD, not a
> > device (and its drivers)
> >
> >
> > Can anyone give me some simple tips on how to do this.
> >
> >
> > The device in question can be got to from the below link and is
> > supported on Linux.
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/6107087/-/Product.html?searchstring=Edimax+EW-7717UN+Wireless+N+USB+Network+Adaptor&amp;searchsource=0
> >
> >
> > This is actually something simple that might be worth noting down for
> > the next meeting, as after all, any newbies like myself coming from
> > windows will struggle to do this. Maybe worth while adding it the
> > Wiki.
> >
> >
> > Anyway, thanks all
> >
> >
> > Paddy
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