Connecting to My Wireless Network In Knoppix

[Magnus_L]

I have just tried out my Knoppix Maxi DVD, and I have a problem connecting to my wireless network. I simply don't know where to begin! Neither IceWeasel or Konqueror is able to show any website, so I am pretty sure I am not connected. Is it as easy as it is in Windows, you just get a list over all available networks within range, and select one?

I have not checked wether my network card is supported at all, but it is named Broadcom 802.11g Wireless Network Adapter.

[Menotodokukagiri]

Hey,
I think it has been answered many times - have you tried -> http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Network_FAQ ?! It looks pretty good...
Good luck there!

[slackbp]

Magnus, try opening a terminal or console window, and type "iwconfig" at the prompt. If you can copy and paste the output into your reply, we can see if your wireless card is detected.

[jacksonon]

lo no wireless extensions

eth0 no wireless extensions

wmaster0 IEEE 802.11g Frequency:2.412.GHz
RTS thr:off Fragment thr=2346 B

wlan0 IEEE 802.11g ESSID:""
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.412 GHz Access Point: Not-Associated
RTS thr:off Fragment thr=2346 B

[chip.ling]

lo no wireless extensions

eth0 no wireless extensions

wmaster0 IEEE 802.11g Frequency:2.412.GHz
RTS thrff Fragment thr=2346 B

wlan0 IEEE 802.11g ESSID:""
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.412 GHz Access Point: Not-Associated
RTS thrff Fragment thr=2346 B

From what I see here, knoppix recognizes your wireless adapter as wlan0, so the next step is to setup your ESSID so that your machine can talk to your wireless router.

See http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Network_FAQ Q2 step 14 and start from there.

Post us back the result so that other users can learn from your experience.

Thanks and good luck

Chip