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Configuration instructions for the D-Link DWL-G122 using NdisWrapper

Instructions

Plug in a wired internet connection

Install NdisWrapper with

sudo apt-get install ndiswrapper-utils

Download the driver from http://www.dlink.com/products/support.asp?pid=334&sec=0#drivers and unzip it into /home/<username>

Enter the directory with

cd D-Link\ AirPlus\ G\ Utility\(V1.00\ Build\ 40628\)\ with\ RaLink\ driver\ 1.0.0.0-98se\(1.2\)/Drivers/WinXP2K

Install the driver with

sudo ndiswrapper -i NetRTUSB.inf

Create a module alias for NdisWrapper with

sudo ndiswrapper -m

Add the module with

sudo modprobe ndiswrapper

Go to System>Administration>Networking

Select Wireless Connection

Click Properties

Tick enable this connection and enter your info (you're probably on DHCP, by the way)

Select Wireless Connection

Click Activate

Click OK

Unplug the wired internet connection and open up Firefox and go to a reliable site to check if it's working

Tested on...

(please leave a note here if these instructions work for you)

* Ubuntu 5.10 Breezy Badger x86