newbie needs help with wireless internet setup

[zx2max]

i am new to linux and don't know much about it. i have been reading through the forum but still cant figure out how to get my internet to work. I have an old Compaq Presario, Knoppix 4.0, D-link DWL520+ wireless card, Compaq Ipaq Connection Point CP-2W

[zx2max]

I have tried wlcardconfig and it doesnt see the wireless card. do i have to manually install drivers for it? Sorry, I am very new to linux. i have been browsing the forum for help but havent figured it out yet.