Wireless Card Testing - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 19:57, 1 August 2014

2014-08-01T19:57:38Z

KevinWright at 16:44, 29 March 2014

2014-03-29T16:44:11Z

KevinWright at 16:43, 29 March 2014

2014-03-29T16:43:41Z

Dhughes: Switched Label\Power Down sections and removed PCI references.

2013-11-20T23:20:26Z

Switched Label\Power Down sections and removed PCI references.

Psullivan at 22:41, 19 June 2012

2012-06-19T22:41:46Z

Elizabeth: switched the keep if and recycle if

2010-11-24T21:46:28Z

switched the keep if and recycle if

Elizabeth: added new and improved PCI wireless card testing

2010-06-12T23:38:21Z

added new and improved PCI wireless card testing

Elizabeth: /* Wireless Card Testing */ added specific URL address

2010-06-02T19:42:58Z

Wireless Card Testing: added specific URL address

Jared.kimber: /* Wireless Card Testing */

2009-02-03T22:54:46Z

Wireless Card Testing

Jared.kimber: /* Wireless Card Testing */

2009-02-03T22:53:46Z

Wireless Card Testing

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-|align="left" padding=".5"|These are instructions for testing Wireless PCI Cards for desktop computers. PCI cards are not hot swappable, so make sure the computer is off before starting the testing process. If you have any questions, check in with your instructor.
+|align="left" padding=".5"|These are instructions for testing Wireless Cards for desktop computers. Cards are not hot swappable, so make sure the computer is off before starting the testing process. If you have any questions, check in with your instructor.
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-| Check for Damage || Visually inspect the PCI wireless card for a missing faceplate and or loose or damaged antenna connector. If the card is missing its antenna, replace it with another antenna.
+| Check for Damage || Visually inspect the wireless card for a missing faceplate and\or loose or damaged antenna connector. Determine that it is not a pre. 802.11g spec. card. If the card is missing its antenna, replace it with another antenna.
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-| Seat Card & Turn On || Place The Wireless Card into the PCI slot on the external motherboard, click the Power On switch, log into Ubuntu OS.
+| Seat Card & Turn On || Place The Wireless Card into the slot on the motherboard, click the Power On switch, log into Xubuntu OS.
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 | Determine Card Status ||
 Keep IF:
 #you can connect to the Free Geek Wireless Network and surf the web.
 #OR if the card shows up in '''lspci''' or '''sudo lshw''' (run these commands in a terminal) but does not work with Linux (eg does not allow you to connect to the internet.)
 ''Not sure if the card is compatible?''
 #Open Firefox and type this address in the URL https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported. This is an Ubuntu community page dedicated to listing wireless cards' varying functionality under linux operating systems. The page may also list the need for drivers on specific cards.
 #Click the side link “By Manufacturer” and search for the wireless card's chip set.
 *Keep in mind that this list is not comprehensive and may not include the card you are looking for.  If that's the case, test it anyway.
 Recycle into the yellow bin IF:
 #the card's lights do not come on
 #AND the card does not show up in lspci or sudo lshw when you type these commands into a terminal
 *If both conditions are true, your done with testing, go to the next card and start again.
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 | Label || Initial and stick a Tested By Sticker on the Keeper Card. If the wireless card is not compatible with Linux, write that on a sticker or piece of tape, attach to the card with a Powers On Untested Sticker.
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 | Store Box || Place the Keeper Card in the outgoing thrift store box.

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 '''Troubleshooting:'''
-#If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, establish a wired connection.  Open Firefox and go to the bookmark “supported wireless cards”.  Click the side link “By Manufacturer”.  This is an Ubuntu community page dedicated to listing wireless cards' varying functionality under linux operating systems.  The page may also list the need for drivers on specific cards.
+#If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, establish a wired connection.  Open Firefox and type this address in the URL https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported.  Click the side link “By Manufacturer”.  This is an Ubuntu community page dedicated to listing wireless cards' varying functionality under linux operating systems.  The page may also list the need for drivers on specific cards.
 #If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, write a sticker that indicates this card may not work with linux.  Also write “AS IS”.  These can also go to the store, but will be sold at an untested price.

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 '''General'''
-.Locate a wireless card and match it with an antenna if it needs one.
+#Locate a wireless card and match it with an antenna if it needs one.
-.Make sure the motherboard is unpowered with its power supply switched off.
+#Make sure the motherboard is unpowered with its power supply switched off.
-.Attach the wireless card to a free PCI slot.
+#Attach the wireless card to a free PCI slot.
-.Once card is inserted, remove hands from motherboard and turn on power supply.
+#Once card is inserted, remove hands from motherboard and turn on power supply.
-.Turn on motherboard.
+#Turn on motherboard.
-.Login.
+#Login.
-Does it work with Linux?
+'''Does it work with Linux?'''
-.Wait for OS to load and then attempt to connect wirelessly to FreeGeek wireless (should happen automatically).
+#Wait for OS to load and then attempt to connect wirelessly to FreeGeek wireless (should happen automatically).
-.Once connected, try to surf the web.
+#Once connected, try to surf the web.
-What is the card's chipset?
+'''What is the card's chipset?'''
-.Open the terminal and type “lspci”.
+#Open the terminal and type “lspci”.
-.Look for the line about the wireless card and record the chipset number.
+#Look for the line about the wireless card and record the chipset number.
-Put all tested, working, labeled wireless cards with antenna attached in the “To Store” box.  Recycle one's that fail.
+Put all '''tested''', '''working''', '''labeled''' wireless cards '''with antenna attached''' in the “To Store” box.  Recycle ones that fail.
 Troubleshooting:
-.If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, establish a wired connection.  Open Firefox and go to the bookmark “supported wireless cards”.  Click the side link “By Manufacturer”.  This is an Ubuntu community page dedicated to listing wireless cards' varying functionality under linux operating systems.  The page may also list the need for drivers on specific cards.
+#If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, establish a wired connection.  Open Firefox and go to the bookmark “supported wireless cards”.  Click the side link “By Manufacturer”.  This is an Ubuntu community page dedicated to listing wireless cards' varying functionality under linux operating systems.  The page may also list the need for drivers on specific cards.
-.If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, write a sticker that indicates this card may not work with linux.  Also write “AS IS”.  These can also go to the store, but will be sold at an untested price.
+#If the card appears to be in working order but you cannot connect to wireless, write a sticker that indicates this card may not work with linux.  Also write “AS IS”.  These can also go to the store, but will be sold at an untested price.