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gnome-nettool package

Need help with wireless network!

Asked by Melinda

I'm have two desktop computer's that I want to make into a wireless network. But I'm not sure what router I need to purchase or what to do when doing this. I currently use the Ubuntu operating system, and use this version 11.04 - the Natty Narwhal. I have a router in mind but not sure if it will do http://www.walmart.com/ip/Linksys-WRT54GL-Wireless-G-54Mbps-Broadband-Router-Linux-Open-Source-Edition/8087395 . Thanks your help is greatly appreciated.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

The router is make and model is moot, it's a router, it obeys ISO defacto standards. Grab it. Linksys use a UNIX based OS in their routers which is nice. The router will work fine.

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Melinda (melired15-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#2

Does it matter that I use Linux and not Windows? Because below are the compatibility Minimum Requirements. Also it comes with a installation CD. So how would install that with Ubuntu?

Compatibility

Minimum Requirements

    Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0 or Higher for Web-based coniguration
    CD-ROM Drive
    Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
    Network Adapter or Wireless Network Adapter

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

None at all, the standards are obeyed by all OSes. It's how the internet works

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#4

Should be fine.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=765735
http://blogmines.com/blog/2010/09/13/cisco-linksys-wrt54gl-wireless-g-broadband-router-compatible-with-linux/
http://johnbokma.com/mexit/2007/12/29/my-linksys-wrt54gl-ubuntu-wireless-settings.html

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Melinda (melired15-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#5

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.