proxim usb wifi and ubuntu

[Don Ellis]

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Here's what I have found about USB wireless adapters (and non-USB, too):

You need to first specify the environment, then find a list of  
adapters that support that environment. Most WiFi adapters, whatever  
the type, use proprietary drivers. A limited list of adapters share  
common interfaces and can use the same drivers; others have unique  
needs. Some require minor adjustments to config files, so they may  
appear incompatible at first.

There is a list of adapter brands and the chips they use; there is a  
very small number of chips that are openly supported.

One particular model of D-Link adapters is supported on MacOSX, with  
special (free) drivers.

Conclusion:

You may need to trade the Proxim for a different brand, unless the  
chip in it is in the family.

I don't have the specifics memorized, but I'll try to get them  
together and pass them to you. I found them with a Google for "usb  
wireless" or some such.

- --Don Ellis



On Feb 15, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Oren Beck wrote:

> What's the quickest trick to get a proxim wifi usb adaptor to work  
> with ubuntu?
>
> Craig at my campground has tried everything for hours with no luck.
> Any suggestions are appreciated. Google etc has been a flat bust.
>
>
> TIA
>
> Oren

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