Calling all Linux buffs?

Question

My husband has a Backtrack machine but is currently unable to use it because of our setup at home. We have not had the time or money to run cables from one end of the house, where the modem is, to the other where his Linux machine is.

My question is which wireless adapter should I purchase? It will need to support Backtrack 5, Ubuntu, Fedora, and anything else as long as it at least supports Backtrack.

Answer 1

It is normally much easier to find an Ethernet driver for different operating systems, than it is to find drivers for various wireless adapters.



Personally I would look at something like:



http:// www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/?categoryid=1862&model=TL-PA211KIT



I bought this kit from Argos (in the UK). It came with a pair of Ethernet cables as well as the two adapters, and was literally "plug & play". Use adapter with the router and the other one with the Backtrack machine.



There are different types available: some have multiple Ethernet ports; some include a wireless access point. You are not limited to using just two adapters on the powerline network. I have four adapters on mine, and I believe the limit is around 7 adapters. One of my adapters is connected to a Netgear FS605 5 port switch to support up to 4 devices in that room.

Answer 2

You will need a wireless adapter that supports UNIX, and Linux:





for example:



http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WNCE2001-Universal-Internet-Adapter/dp/B003KPBRRW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348664685&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+adapter+unix

Answer 3

Your best bet is to consult the linux hardware compatibility list.

http://linuxhcl.com/

Answer 4

y did ur hubby have backtrack? is he a hacker?