Micha Feigin wrote: > I am looking for a reliable wifi manager for gnome for my dad (I'm comfortable > enough with the command line and fvwm). > > I tried using the installed NetworkManger Applet but it doesn't seem to setup > things properly, in manual mode after I plug in the usb wifi thingy I need to > do ifdown wlan0 followed by a ifup wlan0 and it will sometimes work. In > roaming > mode it doesn't set the wep key at all. > > I am trying to convert my dad to linux and proper wifi is kind of the main > must. > > Thanks > >
You could try wlassistant [1], wifiradar, Gnome network tools (Applications -> System Tools -> Network Tools), Gnome Network Administration Tool (Desktop -> Administration -> Networking). Some wifi drivers ave their own admin tools. Eg for the Ralink chipset (eg Edimax cards) the driver package is RT2500-source and the tools package is RT2500. However, if you install the RT2500 package you will not be able to use the standard tools like iwconfig etc. You might consider using a broadband modem/router/wifi combined appliance. I use a Philips SNA6500 which has built-in NAT and firewall. It also has the option to enable or reject wireless clients on the basis of their MAC address. So, even if WEP is cracked you are still secure. [1] http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/How_to_set_up_a_wireless_network_card_using_drivers_from_Debian_packages#Wlassistant -- Chris. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
