usb wireless adapter rt2870 [SOLVED]

[siddharth_univ05]

hi guys,

this is my first time posting here. I just installed kubuntu lucid lynx 64 bit. But my usb wireless adapter isnt working. How do i get it to work? I used knetworkmanager to connect wirelessly. What information should i post below to help you help me? I'm a newbie and i just installed kubuntu..so please help me out..

my /etc/network/interfaces show :

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback


So i assume the driver isnt installed?

thanks

[Snowhog]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

But my usb wireless adapter isnt working. How do i get it to work? I used knetworkmanager to connect wirelessly.

Pardon? But the two statements make no sense. If your usb wireless adapter isn't working, then how is it that you used knetworkmanger to connect wirelessly?

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

i meant to say i used knetworkmanager to create a new wireless connection.. as in..put in the ssid , security type, password etc etc.. when i try to connect to that profile..nothing happens..

[Snowhog]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

But, I'm assuming, you are able to connect with knetworkmanger via a wired connection, yes?

Open a console and type:

lspci | grep Ethernet

Copy and past the output into your reply.

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

i havent connected to ethernet... i have the kubuntu installation dvd.. i am currently using my laptop to question. I could try connecting using ethernet(the router is in the other room and i'd have to arrange my computer position).. but if this is gonna help.. i'll do it..

doing a "lspci | grep Ethernet " gives me:

00:13.0 Bridge: nVidia Corporation CK84 Ethernet Controller (rev a3)

and doing "lsmod| grep rt2870" gives me :

rt2870sta 525366 0

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

i'm currently re-installing kubuntu with ethernet net connection...in the hope that it might get the latest drivers after/during the install online..

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

i had no luck with it...any help? anyone?

[rfakhrai]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

this appears to be a bug for which someone has a fix.

take a look at http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1342593

and let us know if it helps.

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

duuude u rock!! i got it working..i blacklisted the rt2x00** from /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf and the device is working now...

so i aint using the community driver.. the rt2x00 drivers..

[rfakhrai]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870

glad it worked!

don't forget to edit the topic of this thread to include [SOLVED] so everyone else can learn.

[siddharth_univ05]

Re: usb wireless adapter rt2870 [SOLVED]

done....now to install other devices :P