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[opensuse] Wireless interface should appear, but it doesn't
by Niki Kovacs 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

Hi, One of my PCs at home has a Ralink RT2561 PCI wireless card. I configured it following several suggestions on this list, and now the card works like a charm. What I did was remove the rt2x00 driver that's shipped with the install CD, and instead used the rt61-cvs drivers on the schmolle1980 repos. In the past, I've always used that driver on other distros (Slackware and Arch), and it worked very well. This afternoon I wanted to install openSUSE 10.3 on my main machine at work, which has the same RT2561 wireless card. I followed the same steps as on my home PC: remove the rt2x00 driver, configure the schmolle1980 repos, install rt61-cvs, reboot (to be sure old modules are unloaded and new modules are loaded). After rebooting, I wanted to configure the card with YaST, but curiously enough, it didn't appear. So I opened a Terminal to see what was going on. # lsmod | grep rt61 --> shows the module is loaded OK. # ifconfig -a --> shows only 'lo' and 'eth0'. No 'wlan0' # lspci --> shows the card OK (which means it's plugged in correctly) # uname -r --> shows I'm using the default kernel, just to check if the rt61-cvs is the right one, e. g. the one for the default (and not bigsmp or xen) kernel. A quick check in /lib/modules/`uname -r` shows the rt61.ko module OK. Still, 'ifconfig -a' doesn't show any wlan0 interface. Which leaves me clueless. Any suggestions? Niki -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] kde3 logout dialog "shutdown" option is not shown
by Anton Moiseev 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

I have opensuse 10.3. After upgrading from 10.2 the "shutdown" and "reboot" options have disappeared from kde3 logout dialog (there is only "logout"), thought I had them in 10.2. I also have this options in gnome and also in kde4 logout dialogs. Is it possible to bring it back to kde3? Thanks -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Fixed: Re: [opensuse] Wireless disappeared?
by Simon Roberts 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

----- Original Message ---- From: Rajko M. <rmatov101(a)charter.net> ... > Huh! Well, there's a thing. The modprobe ipw3945 worked a treat. All I have > to do now, is try to make sure it stays there on reboot, but frankly, if I > have to type that every time I start up, at least I'll be able to use it on > my upcoming trip (starting tomorrow). > > I'll play with getting it permanent for a while, and ask again if I fail. > > Many thanks for your help, it's _much_ appreciated :) There is few ways that doesn't require HAL repair. One is file /etc/sysconfig/kernel that has shell variable MODULES_LOADED_ON_BOOT="" that is usually empty like above, change it to MODULES_LOADED_ON_BOOT="ipw3945" Another is script /etc/init.d/boot.local put in the script command modprobe ipw3945 And, as mentioned, when module is loaded than run YaST Network or command: yast lan If you succeed drop a message. -- Regards, Rajko http://en.opensuse.org/Portal needs helpful hands. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, since you'd told me the driver, what I actually did was go back into Yast, go to network hardware, and did "add" then told it to add a wlan interface using the module you specified. Now it's all happy and survives reboots and everything. It would be fascinating to know how it "forgot" about this in the first place, but I'm a happy bunny, so I doubt I'll find time to investigate (and I've quite possibly trampled on the forensics anyway by now). Again, many thanks for all help, Cheers, Simon -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] wireless still doesn't work in suse 11 RC1
by Larry Stotler 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 12:04 AM, John Andersen <jsamyth(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The key line is: > > This is mostly caused by missing firmware (for wlan devices). See > dmesg output for details. You shouldn't need firmware for the atheros cards. Especially the 5212 since the new ath5k module supports it. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Wireless disappeared?
by Simon Roberts 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

----- Original Message ---- From: Rajko M. <rmatov101(a)charter.net> ... > > First guess is that wireless driver doesn't load. > Try in console as root: > lsmod > to see what driver is loaded (if any). It should be something like ipw3945 > or iwl3945. [...] OK. It doesn't load. Can you try manually to load driver: modprobe ipw3945 If it is possible you can try to run YaST yast2 lan& If ipw3945 fails try the other one. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huh! Well, there's a thing. The modprobe ipw3945 worked a treat. All I have to do now, is try to make sure it stays there on reboot, but frankly, if I have to type that every time I start up, at least I'll be able to use it on my upcoming trip (starting tomorrow). I'll play with getting it permanent for a while, and ask again if I fail. Many thanks for your help, it's _much_ appreciated :) Cheers, Simon -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] wireless doesn't work in suse 11 RC1
by Larry Stotler 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 12:47 AM, Joe Zien <jozien(a)comcast.net> wrote: > I did lsmod and got all three: > ath5k > mac80211 > cfg80211 > Pardon my ignorance but does this mean all three are compiled in the kernel? Since some people feel the need to get ignorant to the newbie and I don't, here's the explanation: Those 3 are loadable kernel modules. They CAN be compiled into the kernel, but generally when you get a distribution built kernel they are not. They are loaded on need and unloaded when they are not needed. In my case, since my wireless is a cardbus card, when I remove the card, the modules are unloaded. Now, since you have all 3 modules actually loaded, the next step is to see whether is is actually being used. Type : ifconfig This should show you a listing for wlan0. This will be your wireless card. Then type: iwconfig This will show you information about the wireless connection. Now, if you are in KDE(I'm not sure about gnome, but it should be similar), look at the Netwrok Manager icons. One of them should be an antenna. Right click that and then highlight "connect to other network" and select "new wireless connection". This will bring up a small windows with available networks. If you have a network listed, click on it and then click "connect and save" It will should a different icon that will try to connect to the network and get an ip addrees. If it succeeds, then you will get a status icon showing connection bars and strength. Good luck. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Newbie problems with opening and controlling a DB9 serial port on a laptop
by Jim Tolbert 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

Hi, all......... Is there a better forum for newbie problems like this? I am new to this, so I apologize for the dumb Q's, but I need some direction as to who to ask, what to read, or even what the correct terminology is. Thanks is advance..................... jt > >> Hi, all.............. >> >> I am trying to open a DB9 serial port on a laptop to communicate with >> a radio. I have converted the laptop to openSUSE 10.2. >> >> How can I open a serial port and set the parameters with open SUSE? >> How can I confirm that I was successful in controlling the port to >> aid in trouble shooting the overall communication issue? >> >> Many thanx............... jt >> > -- Jim Tolbert RiverRidge(a)CenturyTel.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] RC1 - can't customise screensaver in KDE?
by Stuart Martin 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

When I select Media or Slide Show for screensaver, after browsing to the directory I want to use and selecting it, all I get is is an ugly grey screen. I've checked the help, but couldn't find anything about this. Is this a KDE4 bug?

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[opensuse] Wireless newbie seeking help with 11.0Rc1/Vista HP
by Stuart Martin 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

I've installed OpenSuse 11.0 RC1 on my desktop, and would like to have my Vista HP laptop still able to connect to the WLAN. Going by the hoops I had to jump through to get the laptop to play nice with XP Pro, I'm guessing I'm in for quite a bit of configuring, but I'm up for it. Any and all pointers gratefully received by this still VERY green wireless newbie.

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Re: [opensuse] Wireless interface should appear, but it doesn't
by kbboykin＠comcast.net 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

Hi, I had no problems doing the same with my rt61 RALink. Did you follow this sequence? 1. modprobe -r rt61pci 2. cd /usr/src/linux 3. make mrproper 3. make cloneconfig 4. make modules_prepare 5. cd /rt61-cvs/Module directory 6. make 7. make install 8. modprobe rt61 9. rcnetwork restart? This worked perfectly for me -- Keith Boykin You are what you think - so always think positively! -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Niki Kovacs <contact(a)kikinovak.net> > Hi, > > One of my PCs at home has a Ralink RT2561 PCI wireless card. I configured it > following several suggestions on this list, and now the card works like a > charm. What I did was remove the rt2x00 driver that's shipped with the > install CD, and instead used the rt61-cvs drivers on the schmolle1980 repos. > In the past, I've always used that driver on other distros (Slackware and > Arch), and it worked very well. > > This afternoon I wanted to install openSUSE 10.3 on my main machine at work, > which has the same RT2561 wireless card. I followed the same steps as on my > home PC: remove the rt2x00 driver, configure the schmolle1980 repos, install > rt61-cvs, reboot (to be sure old modules are unloaded and new modules are > loaded). > > After rebooting, I wanted to configure the card with YaST, but curiously > enough, it didn't appear. So I opened a Terminal to see what was going on. > > # lsmod | grep rt61 > > --> shows the module is loaded OK. > > # ifconfig -a > > --> shows only 'lo' and 'eth0'. No 'wlan0' > > # lspci > > --> shows the card OK (which means it's plugged in correctly) > > # uname -r > > --> shows I'm using the default kernel, just to check if the rt61-cvs is the > right one, e. g. the one for the default (and not bigsmp or xen) kernel. A > quick check in /lib/modules/`uname -r` shows the rt61.ko module OK. > > Still, 'ifconfig -a' doesn't show any wlan0 interface. > > Which leaves me clueless. Any suggestions? > > Niki > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org > For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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