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[MU]

This is a wireless USB-adapter, costs 30 Euro in germany.
This first message describes some tests I made.
Read the second message for a short summary.

My tests also resulted in a small wizard:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=96084#96084


You need a new KERNELMODULE
See the message about my wizard.

You can ignore the rest of this thread, except you look for an easy to use "antenna" (reflector).

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There are different revisions of the Dlink DWL-G122 using different chipsets:
http://support.dlink.com/products/revision.asp?productId=DWL-G122

A1:
A2:
B1:
C1: rt73
D1:

I have C1, so to load the kernelmodule, in a consolewindow I type (Puppy 2.12):
modprobe rt73

To check if it was recognized:
First, I activate it:
ifconfig rausb0 up

Now I check, if it was recognized:
ifconfig

This lists 3 entries (I also have an ethernet card):
sh-3.00# ifconfig

[MU]

ok, made a crosscheck in Windows XP, same result.
So Puppy seems to work ok.


Short instructions on how to create a connection in a hotel, I use the test-values from an unknown network in Hamburg.
Next week I can verify that it really works in a hotel.

1.) If you go to a hotel, and want to find out what wireless network it has:
Type this in a consolewindow:

modprobe rt73
ifconfig rausb0 up
iwlist scan

Now you will be listed your networks, among them the one of your hotel. Lets assume my "Hamburg" result is our hotel-network.

[kirk]

Mark,

I had a version B1 (ralink rt2570). The lights didn't seem to work right on it ether, But other than that it was fine.

Have you tried Rutilt?

[Rickrandom]

I thought I was dreaming when MU asked, not answered, a question, but then I read on and found it was rhetorical, and he answered his own question.

Normal service has been resumed.

[MU]

Kirk, yes, but with rutilt I also must run
ifconfig rausb0 up

But when I activate one of the found networks, rutilt seems to freeze.
The processor load is extremely high, and it does not react any more.

Rickrandom: grin

Mark

[kirk]

Oh, yes the ifconfig rausb0 up has to be done, but I'm surprised Rutilt is giving you a problem. It has special support for Ralink. I guess the rt73 driver is kind of new though. Romain the developer has been very good about fixing bugs, if you want you can email him: spy84464 at hotmail.com

P.S. Puppy 2.13 has the latest version of Rutilt. The one in 2.12 had a few bugs.

Now that you've got USB wifi, check out some of this crazy stuff:

http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/

[MU]

This is the startscript I use in the hotel.
I added these commands to /etc/rc.d/rc.muppy-network
This script is run from rc.local.

[kirk]

Something else, you probably know, but I'll mention it any way . If your trying to associate with a weak access point, dropping your rate down to 1MB will give you a better chance of connecting. If your just surfing, you won't notice much difference.

[MU]

here is a painting of the reflector:



Mark

[MU]

Kirk, how can I reduce it?

Thanks for the tip
Mark

[kirk]

try,

iwconfig rausb0 rate 1mb

[MU]

ok, will try tomorrow, already midnight here
Must get up early
Many thanks, I'll report back tomorrow evening

I also bought a Ravioli can, so more reflector-tests might follow in the next days

Mark

[John Doe]

[MU]

yes we have, will give it a try

Thanks and good night, Mark

[MU]