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I just installed the ralink firmware (earlier email that had the webpin search for the same) & re-booted (probably not necessary) IIRC the openSUSE 11/11.1 install DVD has the 'ralink' drivers (do a search for 'firmware' from Yast > Software Management)

Further config depends on the DE you use, but is pretty intuitive in either (am assuming you use openSUSE 11/11.1 as those are the only ones I have experience with). However in either of GNOME or KDE, the Network Manager auto-detected the Wireless Adapter once it was inserted into the USB port (try the ones behind, if the front ones don't work, for  a desktop PC). There is a pop-up notification or if there isn't, (further steps are for the GNOME desktop) ... right-click on the NetworkManager applet/add the applet [1] to panel if you haven't (_before this, ensure that you have set up networking using 'Network Manager' and not the 'traditional method using ifup' from Yast_ ). There should be a Wireless Tab w/ an [Edit] button, where you need to enter your SSID (Network Name), etc, the rest is self-explanatory on that tab. You will need to check the security level that you have set your Wireless Router with & use that in the [Security] tab.

It would also help to go through these bookmarked threads at openSUSE Forums:

http://forums.opensuse.org/network-internet/wireless/410319-getting-your-wir... http://forums.opensuse.org/network-internet/wireless/391535-my-wireless-does...

Jay

[1] Network Manager applet for GNOME (version 2.26): http://www.imagebam.com/image/0534e847993839

I am still getting nowhere :-(

It would help to know your hardware & openSUSE configs and desktop, also what kernel. Try and start over based on the openSUSE Forum links above. It's surprising no one else on this list has come forth w/ a suggestion.

What kernel should I be running ?

Worked for me w/ kernel-2.6.27.19-pae, tho' I don't think kernel version matters as along as you have the proper firmware installed.

Is there a better USB Wifi dongle for Linux ?

I don't know, since this works with all Linux I have tried so far (openSUSE 11, Fedora 10, Ubuntu 9.04). This link [2] to the openSUSE HCL for USB Wirlless Adapters mentions that your model /does/ work w/ openSUSE 9.2 & above, so probably needs some tweaking /configuration rather than a new card. Jay [2] http://en.opensuse.org/HCL/Network_Adapters_(Wireless)#USB -- Linux User 483705 | openSUSE 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04 (i686) w/ Windows XP -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

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What kernel should I be running ?

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Worked for me w/ kernel-2.6.27.19-pae, tho' I don't think kernel version matters as along as you have the proper firmware installed.

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Is there a better USB Wifi dongle for Linux ?

I don't know, since this works with all Linux I have tried so far (openSUSE 11, Fedora 10, Ubuntu 9.04). This link [2] to the openSUSE HCL for USB Wirlless Adapters mentions that your model /does/ work w/ openSUSE 9.2 & above, so probably needs some tweaking /configuration rather than a new card.

Jay

[2] http://en.opensuse.org/HCL/Network_Adapters_(Wireless)#USB

On the dongle it says - *ver 3 *- that may make the difference.

I don't really think so - the HCL link about shows compatibility for your exact model of USB Wireless Adapter (scroll down to ... ) LinkSyS WUSB54G >> (/ compatible with openSUSE 9.3 onwards /) So the version of dongle doesn't matter. You will need to configure / tweak it properly on whatever version of openSUSE you are running. Do refer to the links mentioned earlier in detail & I'm sure you'll get somewhere.

Duaine

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