hi
I am trying to get a pluscom usb wireless adapter to work in slitaz but I can't figure out how to do it.
It comes with a disc that includes a linux driver and a install.sh script but it comes up with errors when I try to run it.
It is a realtek 8188c.
does anyone know how to install one of these ? Also need instructions in simple steps as i am quite new to linux.
thanks

help needed with USB wireless adapter
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Posted 13 years ago #
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Boot into slitaz,open xterm.
Type in this command:
uname -a >> wireless.txt && cat /proc/bus/usb/devices >> wireless.txt
Hit Enter/Return
less wireless.txt
Verify the information was printed in wireless.txt
Q key kills less
Copy wireless.txt to flashdrive.
Plug flashdrive in computer with internet.
Upload wireless.txt as attachment to replyPosted 13 years ago # -
hi thanks for your reply the txt file should be attached.
Posted 13 years ago # -
hi I ran lsusb after i posted the last post and the wireless.txt and it diden't seem to have detected it so I rebooted and ran the wireless.txt again and here is the correct file attached .
Posted 13 years ago # -
I have a Zioncom USB Adapter WL0162, which is running with rt2800usb - it seems correct - scanning is ok, but it does not connect and what is strange - the usb stick makes strange sounds... - its working by compiling the driver straight from realtek.
in your case, the driver should be:
select the 8188C corresponding to your country - Europa, USA or Russsia..... and compile it
Posted 13 years ago # -
@vikingali
Download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5197027/slitaz/rtlwifi-2.6.30.6.tazpkg
Open Xterm,su,password:root
root@slitaz:~#tazpkg install rtlwifi-2.6.30.6.tazpkg
root@slitaz:~#modprobe rtl8192cu
root@slitaz:~#wifibox
Configure the wireless connection,start the network.
Set default interface,start wifi on boot:
#leafpad /etc/network.conf
The wireless network is not autostarting on boot:
root@slita:~#lsmod
If rtl8192cu is not listed,it's not autoloading.
root@slitaz:~#leafpad /etc/rcS.conf
Add rtl8192cu to LOAD_MODULES=
File/Save/QuitControl network from terminal:
#/etc/init.d/network.sh start | stop | restart
Posted 13 years ago # -
@mojo Thanks for reply I have done what you have suggested but it still isn't working .It doesn't show any networks in wireless manager, it shows up when I click on "Auto Detect devices" button in the drivers tab.
I also see it at boot and it is given a mac address.
But it doesn't show up in network manager.
Any ideas thanks
@kultex thanks for your reply I did download that before I tried on here but it comes up with an error when I tried to compile it.(don't know if I was doing something wrong but need simple instructions as I am still a beginner with linux. I am probably doing sominthing wrong but not sure what)Posted 13 years ago # -
@kultex these are the errors I get when I try to make a driver from the download (see attached screen shot) Am I missing a package? thanks
Posted 13 years ago # -
@vikingali
Open Xterm,su,password:root
root@slitaz:~# modprobe rtl8192cu
Verify rtl8192cu is listed:
root@slitaz:~#lsmod
root@slitaz:~#ls /sys/class/net
Do you see wlan0 listed?
No:
Open another xterm window
root@slitaz:~#tail -f /var/log/messages
Post kernel message errors while you modprobe rtl8192cu in other xterm.
Yes:
root@slitaz:~#ifconfig wlan0
Is wlan0 listed?
No:
root@slitaz:~#ifconfig wlan0 up
Verify ifconfig wlan0 lists wlan0.
root@slitaz:~#iwlist wlan0 scan
Yes:
root@slitaz:~#iwlist wlan0 scan
Do you see your access point listed?
Yes:
The wireless adapter receives the AP's signal.
If you get this far you should be able to connect using wifibox.The wireless access point must broadcast the EESID.
To compile:
root@slitaz:~#tazpkg get-install slitaz-toolchain
root@slitaz:~#tazpkg get-install linux-source
Posted 13 years ago # -
@mojo Thanks for all your help. It doesn't seem to list wlan0 I have attached a screenshot it says something about failed to request firmware is that the problem?
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Posted 13 years ago #
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There is a problem with the firmware - which firmware did you put in /lib/firmware?
And can you give me the detailed name of the pluscom stick
Posted 13 years ago # -
@kultex it just says pluscom wireless 11N usb adapter 150Mbps 802.11 n on the packaging.
I have attached a screenshot of the fireware.Posted 13 years ago # -
can you try to compile the compat wireless driver as described here
http://forum.slitaz.org/topic/slitaz-wireless-some-tips-if-you-have-troubles
Posted 13 years ago # -
@kultex
Compat-wireless-2011-12-30.tar.bz2 was used to compile this driver.@vikingali
Open xterm:
root@slitaz:~# chmod 644 /lib/firmware/rtlwifi/*
Rerun the instructions in my previous post.
See if wlan0 registers without failed to request firmware! message.I compiled RTL819xCU_USB_linux_v3.3.1_3083.zip from realtek downloads.
The driver doesn't load:
root@slitaz:/home/tux# modprobe 8192cu
insmod: cannot insert '/lib/modules/2.6.30.6-slitaz/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/8192cu.ko': unknown symbol in module
modprobe: failed to load module 8192cu: No such file or directory
Error message:
Jan 4 02:11:48 (none) user.warn kernel: 8192cu: Unknown symbol usb_autopm_set_interface
Jan 4 02:11:48 (none) user.warn kernel: 8192cu: Unknown symbol usb_autopm_get_interfacePosted 13 years ago #
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