Puppy installed in Compaq Cq50-115nr. Wireless doesn't work.

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napsterking
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Puppy installed in Compaq Cq50-115nr. Wireless doesn't work.

#1 Post by napsterking »

I have a compaq Cq50-115nr and i installed puppy linux
But i have no wifi

I am currently getting internet through ethernet, but how do i get internet from wifi?

Please help
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tempestuous
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#2 Post by tempestuous »

Apparently you have the infamous Atheros AR5007EG (AR2425) wifi chipset.
The correct driver for Puppy 4.1 (not 4.1-retro) is here
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 740#237740
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napsterking
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#3 Post by napsterking »

how do i enable it?
I am a newbie with puppy linux
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Béèm
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#4 Post by Béèm »

Install the downloaded pet.
Time savers:
Find packages in a snap and install using Puppy Package Manager (Menu).
[url=http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HomePage]Consult Wikka[/url]
Use peppyy's [url=http://wellminded.com/puppy/pupsearch.html]puppysearch[/url]
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napsterking
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#5 Post by napsterking »

I did that but now what do i do.
I rebooted my computer, but where do i go after that
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