Changes between Version 7 and Version 8 of CSPFL_usbwifi

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hardert (IP: 67.169.210.177)
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11/03/09 20:02:33 (3 weeks ago)
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Add info on running /etc/init.d/wicd and other minor changes

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  • CSPFL_usbwifi

    v7 v8  
    77First, verify that your USB wifi adapter is currently supported on the OSWALD, a list of known working adapters can be found [http://beaversource.oregonstate.edu/projects/cspfl/wiki/CSPFL_Accessories here].  
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    9 Next, connect the usb wifi adapter to one of the usb A ports on the device. 
     9Next, connect the USB wifi adapter to one of the USB A ports on the device. 
    1010 
    1111'''Step 2: Enable Wicd daemon:''' 
    1212 
    13 The OSWALD uses a network manager called wicd, and to use it, we first have to automatically enable the daemon at boot. Type this command into the terminal on the OSWALD: 
     13The OSWALD uses a network manager called wicd, and to use it, we first have to start the wicd daemon. Type this command into the terminal on the OSWALD: 
    1414 
    1515{{{ 
    16 oswald ~ # update-rc.d wicd defaults 
     16#!sh 
     17/etc/init.d/wicd start 
    1718}}} 
    1819 
    19 Reboot the device using the power switch, and you should see the message: 
     20This will start the wicd wireless daemon. To have the daemon start automatically on boot use the command: 
     21 
    2022{{{ 
    21 Starting wicd daemon 
     23#!sh 
     24update-rc.d wicd defaults 
    2225}}} 
    2326 
    3942Launch the ncurses Wicd client by typing: 
    4043{{{ 
    41 oswald ~ # wicd-curses 
     44#!sh 
     45wicd-curses 
    4246}}} 
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