Cannot load Edimax Wireless Driver

[LorraineO]

I have just bought an Edimax EW-7711UTn wireless adaptor with CD. I have the Linux folder on the CD. Folder name 2009_0525_RT3070_Linux_STA_v2.1.1.0.
How do I install from this folder
Step by step instructions would be much appreciated.

Lorraine

[chili555]

Maybe there is an easier way. Please open a terminal and run and post:

lsusb
uname -r
lsmod | grep rt2

We only need to see the line for your wireless device, evidently a Ralink.

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

[LorraineO]

Here is the readout from terminal. with the Edimax in USB port no access to internet.
p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } xxxxxxxx-linux:~$ lsusb
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 046d:c05a Logitech, Inc.
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 062a:0201 Creative Labs Defender Office Keyboard (K7310) S Zodiak KM-9010
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 7392:7711
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
xxxxxxxx-linux:~$ uname -r
2.6.32-33-generic
xxxxxxxx-linux:~$ lsmod | grep rt2
rt2870sta 461843 0
rt2800usb 31531 0
rt2x00usb 9703 1 rt2800usb
rt2x00lib 27573 2 rt2800usb,rt2x00usb
mac80211 205402 3 rt2x00usb,rt2x00lib,rtl8187
led_class 2864 2 rt2x00lib,rtl8187
cfg80211 126144 3 rt2x00lib,rtl8187,mac80211
crc_ccitt 1339 2 rt2800usb,irda




Here is a report with access using my Netgear adaptor

xxxxxx-linux:~$ lsusb
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 046d:c05a Logitech, Inc.
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 062a:0201 Creative Labs Defender Office Keyboard (K7310) S Zodiak KM-9010
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0846:4260 NetGear, Inc. WG111(v3) 54 Mbps Wireless [RealTek RTL8187B]
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
xxxxxx-linux:~$ uname -r
2.6.32-33-generic
lorraine@lorraine-linux:~$ lsmod |grep rt2
rt2870sta 461843 0
rt2800usb 31531 0
rt2x00usb 9703 1 rt2800usb
rt2x00lib 27573 2 rt2800usb,rt2x00usb
mac80211 205402 3 rt2x00usb,rt2x00lib,rtl8187
led_class 2864 2 rt2x00lib,rtl8187
cfg80211 126144 3 rt2x00lib,rtl8187,mac80211
crc_ccitt 1339 2 rt2800usb,irda


xxxxx replaces my logon

Lorraine

[chili555]

with the Edimax in USB port no access to internet.
<snip>
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 7392:7711

xxxxxxxx-linux:~$ lsmod | grep rt2
rt2870sta 461843 0
rt2800usb 31531 0
rt2x00usb 9703 1 rt2800usb
rt2x00lib 27573 2 rt2800usb,rt2x00usb
mac80211 205402 3 rt2x00usb,rt2x00lib,rtl8187
led_class 2864 2 rt2x00lib,rtl8187
cfg80211 126144 3 rt2x00lib,rtl8187,mac80211
crc_ccitt 1339 2 rt2800usb,irda

You have a little conflict going there. Please open a terminal and do:

sudo su
echo "blacklist rt2800usb" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
exit

Leave the Edimax inserted, reboot and let us have your report.

[LorraineO]

Followed inst. re-booted and I am connected .
Thanks for your help.

[chili555]

You are very welcome. Would you please use thread tools at the top and Mark Solved?