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= Status = | = Status = | ||
| − | Not Working | + | * Software Working |
| + | * Hardware Not Working | ||
= Reference Links = | = Reference Links = | ||
* [https://askubuntu.com/questions/762846/how-to-create-wifi-hotspot-in-ubuntu-16-04-since-ap-hotspot-is-no-longer-working/872558 Ubutu Wifi Access Point hotspot] | * [https://askubuntu.com/questions/762846/how-to-create-wifi-hotspot-in-ubuntu-16-04-since-ap-hotspot-is-no-longer-working/872558 Ubutu Wifi Access Point hotspot] | ||
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| + | = Software = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == On Joule Client Side == | ||
| + | |||
| + | # Disable zdome by clicking on the wireless icon in the upper right of the desktop | ||
| + | # Edit Connection using the wireless icon | ||
| + | # Choose Add button | ||
| + | [[Image:AddConnection.png]] | ||
| + | # Edit Connection Name, SSID, Mode, and Save. (May also select Device if I managed to get the HW Adapter going - see below) | ||
| + | [[Image:EditConnection.png]] | ||
| + | # Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Network by using that wireless icon again. Type in "BoxAP" | ||
| + | |||
| + | In terminal | ||
| + | ifconfig | ||
| + | gave 10.42.0.1 | ||
| + | |||
| + | == On Remote Host Laptop == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === In Windows === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Select BoxAP in the wireless icon in the bottom right. I got 10.42.0.197 from the access point. | ||
| + | * Boot the virtual machine into Ubuntu | ||
| + | |||
| + | === in Ubuntu === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * ifconfig gave me 10.42.0.139 | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Hardware = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Reference Links == | ||
| + | |||
* [https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/in/wireless_adapters_n150/ew-7811un/ Edimax EW-7811 Un] HW dongle I had on hand | * [https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/in/wireless_adapters_n150/ew-7811un/ Edimax EW-7811 Un] HW dongle I had on hand | ||
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| − | = Attempt to Install Edimax | + | == Attempt to Install Edimax Drivers == |
* [https://www.edimax.com/edimax/download/download/data/edimax/global/download/for_home/wireless_adapters/wireless_adapters_n150/ew-7811un Edimax driver downloads] | * [https://www.edimax.com/edimax/download/download/data/edimax/global/download/for_home/wireless_adapters/wireless_adapters_n150/ew-7811un Edimax driver downloads] | ||
| − | + | Provided this folder: EW-7811Un_Linux_driver_v1.0.0.5 | |
cd EW-7811Un_Linux_driver_v1.0.0.5/RTL8188C_8192C_USB_linux_v4.0.2_9000.20130911/ | cd EW-7811Un_Linux_driver_v1.0.0.5/RTL8188C_8192C_USB_linux_v4.0.2_9000.20130911/ | ||
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Failed. Not in the mood to debug. | Failed. Not in the mood to debug. | ||
| − | = | + | == Attempt to install Realtek Drivers == |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=55&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false Realtek driver downloads] |
| − | * | + | * Selected the following sequence in the "Downloads" tabs on the left of the page. (May have netted me the incorrect driver) |
| + | ** "Communications Network ICs" | ||
| + | *** "Network interface Controller SW" | ||
| + | **** "10/100M Faster Internet" | ||
| + | ***** "USB 2.0" | ||
| + | Provided this tar file: 0010-r8152.53-2.10.0.tar.bz2 | ||
| + | tar xjf 0010-r8152.53-2.10.0.tar.bz2 | ||
| + | cd r8152-2.10.0/ | ||
| + | ls | ||
| + | emacs ReadMe.txt & | ||
| + | make | ||
| − | + | Failed. Not in the mood to debug. | |
| + | |||
| + | == Conclusion == | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Edimax Wifi adapter is old. Its drivers are old and not being maintained. I'll look for a better HW or SW solution rather then expend energy here. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Example Issue Resolutions == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2206609 Blacklist default Realtek drivers] | ||
| + | * [https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2169000 Driver doesn't connect with new kernel versions] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 12 May 2018
Contents
Status
- Software Working
- Hardware Not Working
Reference Links
Software
On Joule Client Side
- Disable zdome by clicking on the wireless icon in the upper right of the desktop
- Edit Connection using the wireless icon
- Choose Add button
- Edit Connection Name, SSID, Mode, and Save. (May also select Device if I managed to get the HW Adapter going - see below)
- Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Network by using that wireless icon again. Type in "BoxAP"
In terminal
ifconfig
gave 10.42.0.1
On Remote Host Laptop
In Windows
- Select BoxAP in the wireless icon in the bottom right. I got 10.42.0.197 from the access point.
- Boot the virtual machine into Ubuntu
in Ubuntu
- ifconfig gave me 10.42.0.139
Hardware
Reference Links
- Edimax EW-7811 Un HW dongle I had on hand
Attempt to Install Edimax Drivers
Provided this folder: EW-7811Un_Linux_driver_v1.0.0.5
cd EW-7811Un_Linux_driver_v1.0.0.5/RTL8188C_8192C_USB_linux_v4.0.2_9000.20130911/ sudo ./install.sh
Failed. Not in the mood to debug.
Attempt to install Realtek Drivers
- Realtek driver downloads
- Selected the following sequence in the "Downloads" tabs on the left of the page. (May have netted me the incorrect driver)
- "Communications Network ICs"
- "Network interface Controller SW"
- "10/100M Faster Internet"
- "USB 2.0"
- "10/100M Faster Internet"
- "Network interface Controller SW"
- "Communications Network ICs"
Provided this tar file: 0010-r8152.53-2.10.0.tar.bz2
tar xjf 0010-r8152.53-2.10.0.tar.bz2 cd r8152-2.10.0/ ls emacs ReadMe.txt & make
Failed. Not in the mood to debug.
Conclusion
The Edimax Wifi adapter is old. Its drivers are old and not being maintained. I'll look for a better HW or SW solution rather then expend energy here.
