On Sat, 26 May 2007 10:34:32 +0100 Chris Lale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Micha Feigin wrote: > > I am looking for a reliable wifi manager for gnome for my dad (I'm > > comfortable enough with the command line and fvwm). > > > > I tried using the installed NetworkManger Applet but it doesn't seem to > > setup things properly, in manual mode after I plug in the usb wifi thingy I > > need to do ifdown wlan0 followed by a ifup wlan0 and it will sometimes > > work. In roaming mode it doesn't set the wep key at all. > > > > I am trying to convert my dad to linux and proper wifi is kind of the main > > must. > > > > Thanks > > > > > > You could try wlassistant [1], wifiradar, Gnome network tools (Applications -> > System Tools -> Network Tools), Gnome Network Administration Tool (Desktop -> > Administration -> Networking). > Thanks, I'll have a look at them > Some wifi drivers ave their own admin tools. Eg for the Ralink chipset (eg > Edimax cards) the driver package is RT2500-source and the tools package is > RT2500. However, if you install the RT2500 package you will not be able to use > the standard tools like iwconfig etc. > Works fine for me on another usb stick although I am using rt73 at the moment since rt2x00 doesn't work with this stick. rutilit is nice though > You might consider using a broadband modem/router/wifi combined appliance. I > use a Philips SNA6500 which has built-in NAT and firewall. It also has the > option to enable or reject wireless clients on the basis of their MAC > address. So, even if WEP is cracked you are still secure. > I have one of those, the problem is connecting to it, and at the moment I am more worried about reliably connecting, I'll worry about encryption once that is solved. > [1] > http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/How_to_set_up_a_wireless_network_card_using_drivers_from_Debian_packages#Wlassistant > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]