Difference between revisions of "Testing Standard Documentation in Advanced Testing"
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#you can connect to the Free Geek Wireless Network and surf the web. | #you can connect to the Free Geek Wireless Network and surf the web. | ||
− | #OR if the card shows up in lspci or sudo lshw but does not work with Linux (eg does not allow you to connect to the internet. | + | #OR if the card shows up in lspci or sudo lshw 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. | ||
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− | | | + | | Label || Record what the screen says on a label. Make sure to include:''' Vendor, Model, and Memory.''' |
− | It should say something like: (Voodoo Banshee 64 MB) or (RIVA TNT 64 MB) or (Nvidia gf2 gts nv11 64 MB) or (Radeon 7000 R100 64 MB). This Label is to be placed on the Video Card. | + | It should say something like: (Voodoo Banshee 64 MB) or (RIVA TNT 64 MB) or (Nvidia gf2 gts nv11 64 MB) or (Radeon 7000 R100 64 MB). This Label is to be placed on the Video Card. (eBeth stopped here, the following is for video card testing) |
''The software sometimes lies, check the list of cards if you suspect a slow read on a nice looking card may be incorrect'' | ''The software sometimes lies, check the list of cards if you suspect a slow read on a nice looking card may be incorrect'' |
Revision as of 14:00, 2 June 2010
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.
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