Netgear WNDA 3100 v2 wireless adapter -- How to install?

[marianlibrarian]

I cannot get into my Home directory where my /NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2 directories are. I used to be able to see the path in Synaptic. This is not available in the Software Center.

I am typing:

cd Home/NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2

result: No such file or directory.

I capitalized the correct letters. I feel none too bright right now. I can't even find a directory

[chili555]

The abbreviation for Home/user in Linux is the tiny, cute ~. So try:

cd ~/NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2

Actually, if you are already home, indicated by the ~ on your terminal, you can shortcut with:

cd NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2

[marianlibrarian]

Thank you for your help.

geneva@geneva-desktop:~/NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2$ ndiswrapper -l
bcmn43xx32 : driver installed
device (0846:9011) present

geneva@geneva-desktop:~/NetGear_CDfiles/Broadcom_bcm43xx_USB_32_64bit_v2$ iwconfig
lo no wireless extensions.

eth0 no wireless extensions.

I went to the "Edit Connections" and added a wireless connection to the Network Connections.

Is now a good time to restart?

[marianlibrarian]

Hi Chili555, I have to go. The library closed at 17:30. I hope I see you tomorrow. Thank you so much for you kindness and patience.

Have a nice evening or day (which ever comes first)

[chili555]

Hi Chili555, I have to go. The library closed at 17:30. I hope I see you tomorrow. Thank you so much for you kindness and patience.

Have a nice evening or day (which ever comes first)

See you then. Post back and I'll see your post. Please include:

dmesg | grep ndis

The pipe symbol | is on the right side of my US keyboard on the same key with \. See you then.

[marianlibrarian]

Result of last request:

geneva@geneva-desktop:~$ dmesg | grep ndis
geneva@geneva-desktop:~$

Good Morning!

[chili555]

Good morning! Please try:

sudo modprobe ndiswrapper
dmesg | grep ndis
iwconfig

I'll only be here for about another hour, so we need to crack this case!!

[marianlibrarian]

Result from previous commands:





I just unplugged my ethernet wire and ..... we have lift off!!!

Posting this using our Netgear WNDA 3100 v2 wireless adapter!!

THank you so much. I could not have done this without you.

[chili555]

Awesome! I'm very glad it's working. Please use thread tools at the top to Mark Solved.

Post back if we can help you again.

[marianlibrarian]

I know this thread says [SOLVED] and it is sort of....
because I have to type in the following every time I restart the computer:

sudo modprobe ndiswrapper
--- askes for password

dmesg | grep ndis

iwconfig

It takes a minute or two but then the computer is connected to the network. I haven't waited to see if going to sleep will also cause the same problem.

Any reason why Ubuntu will not save this procedure?