How to set up WUSB600N wireless with Ubuntu
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First things first:
I did not make this up. I got it from mizunoX who didn't make it either. I'm just making it easier and cutting out unnecessary parts.
The parts in orange are explanations for what is happening, so you may even learn some stuff!
Also, when I say "wusb" I mean the physical WUSB600N router.
Note: Most of this guide is meant to be run in a terminal. If you don't like the terminal, shake hands and play nice for now.
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Part 1: Obtain the drivers
If you have wired internet + wusb, run:
Code:
wget http://rapidshare.com/files/160951015/WUSB600N.tar
tar -xvvf WUSB600N.tar
These two commands will download the drivers and extract them into your home directory
If you only have wusb:
Go to http://rapidshare.com/files/160951015/WUSB600N.tar and download
Copy to the computer with wusb (or the ubuntu partition), and put it in your home folder.
Now run:
Code:
tar -xvvf WUSB600N.tar
This will extract the file you just copied into your home folder
Ok, now that you have the drivers, its time to install them.
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Part 2: Installing the drivers
Run:
Code:
cd WUSB600N
sudo make
this will create the drivers for your system
Then run:
Code:
sudo mkdir /etc/Wireless
sudo mkdir /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA
sudo cp RT2870STA.dat /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/RT2870STA.dat
[this will copy the drivers to your system]
First, find out what kernel version you have:
Make note of this, as you will need it in the next parts.
Run:
Code:
cd ~/WUSB600N/os/linux
sudo mkdir /lib/modules/<kernel version>/wireless
sudo cp rt2870sta.ko /lib/modules/<kernel version>/wireless
This installs the drivers
Now we just have to edit two files so that the driver is used.
Run:
Code:
sudo gedit /etc/modules
Add "rt2870sta" to the bottom of the file (without the quotes, of course).
Now, run:
Code:
sudo gedit /etc/rc.local
Add this to the bottom of the file (but before "exit 0")
Code:
sudo insmod /lib/modules/<kernel version>/wireless/rt2870sta.ko
these two things will load the drivers when you start up
Congratulations! Your wireless card should be working now. If it isn't, you're already in the right place!
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