Cannot get Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter to work

[woodnotoil]

I just bought a Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter that I need to get working on my computer. I am running Kubuntu 8.04. I tried following these instructions http://vlogcanic.com/how-to-install-...dgy-eft-34.htm but it didnt work.

I get this when I run: iwlist scan

lo Interface doesn't support scanning.

eth0 Interface doesn't support scanning.

I also installed Rutilt as the directions said because my network is WEP protected (though I just installed the package through Synaptic instead of the way the page said to do it). This is what I get when I try to start it:

Critical error :
Can't find any wireless network interface.
Code : -3

[woodnotoil]

Re: Cannot get Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter to work

Alright, so I figured it out myself...

For those that need to do it, luckily it is rather simple.

1. Copy WinXP driver files net8187b.inf and net8187b.sys to desktop from the cd that came with the device. (not sure if the second is necessary though)

2. Open Adept Manager and search for ndiswrapper. There should be three things listed (install all three):
ndisgtk
ndiswrapper-common
ndiswrapper-utils-1.9

3. Also install Rutilt while you are in Adept Manager.

4. Make sure the device is plugged in and go to system in the k menu and you should see Windows Wireless drivers listed. Open it and install the net8187b.inf as the driver from the desktop.

5. Open Rutilt and use it to find and enter WEP pass key etc.

Mine works perfect now. Good luck with yours!!!

[woodnotoil]

Re: Cannot get Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter to work

Nothing like talking to ones self...

Now my issues are that Rutilt does not run on startup, it does not seem to save WEP pass key, and requires root password once key is entered.

Does anyone know how to get Rutilt to run on startup with all of the above automatic or is there a better app to manage this?

[vinnywright]

Re: Cannot get Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter to work

as far as wireless and WEP goes I think pepole are having better luck with wicd than the default networkmanager (installing wicd removes it) .

good work finding ndiswrapper on your own

VINNY

[muzicman0]

Re: Cannot get Encore ENUWI-G2 USB WiFi Adapter to work

yeah, install wicd...

sudo apt-get install wicd

do NOT use kPackageKit to install it...use the CLI...

mm0