Quick Question about wi-fi

kinghunter4 · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 86

Hi,
I've installed gentoo with a wired network connection, how do I install a wi-fi connection?
I don't think I need in-depth help, I just need a pointer on where to start.

Thanks
tudor

P.S. Sorry to waste your time with such a dumb question.

freelight · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:36 am Post subject:

Take a look at the articles at the Gentoo Handbook and Gentoo-Wiki. Post with any problems you have.

kinghunter4 · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 86

How can I install WPA_supplicat and wireless_tools without an internet connection?

freelight · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject:

They don't seem to be on the PackageCD, unfortunately. I guess you'd have to download the source using some other box and transfer it to your Gentoo box on a CD/floppy/ethernet connection.

Adrien · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject:

Do you have a wifi card yet? If not, first of all, take care what you're buying.

kinghunter4 · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 86

Yes; I have a Z-Board wi-fi card. It works fine on Windows.
How do I transfer the files? I have plenty of cd's and a burner
at my disposal.

kinghunter4 · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 86

Is it a 'tarball'?