Installing Miniature WiFi

[iPyrrebpsaR]

I'm attempting to setup my Raspberry Pi using a Miniature WiFi 802.11b/g/n USB stick from REALTEK. The Quick installation guide that came with the stick is very confusing and difficult to follow. My wireless Desktop has Windows 7 installed and my internet provider is Sympatico. When I install the WiFi adapter onto my desktop the device status indicates that it is working properly. The directions for the software installation recommend downloading a .zip file from the REALTEK page and extract it onto my computer. There's no URL address and no file is name provided.

[ktb]

You might need to compile the driver yourself. I guess it could be a power issue also (it might be resolved by simply adding max_usb_current=1 to /boot/config.txt).

However, we need to know the model of the WiFi adapter or which chipset it uses. How about a link to the product? We need more information if you expect us to assist you.

[rpdom]

One easy way to find out what the chipset is, is to look at the output of lsusb (That's "LSUSB", but not in capitals)

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pi@raspi3 ~ $ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 148f:5370 Ralink Technology, Corp. RT5370 Wireless Adapter
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9514 Standard Microsystems Corp. 
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

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rpdom@raspi4:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:8178 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8192CU 802.11n WLAN Adapter
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

[iPyrrebpsaR]

You might need to compile the driver yourself. I guess it could be a power issue also (it might be resolved by simply adding max_usb_current=1 to /boot/config.txt).

However, we need to know the model of the WiFi adapter or which chipset it uses. How about a link to the product? We need more information if you expect us to assist you.

Thanks for your prompt reply. The package it came in lists RASPI-081400 which I'm assuming is the Model https://www.creatroninc.com/search?cont ... it_search=

[DougieLawson]

What does your Raspberry Pi say if you plug in the WiFi dongle, open a LXTerminal window and type a lsusb # ell, ess, you, ess, bee command?

[fruitoftheloom]

You might need to compile the driver yourself. I guess it could be a power issue also (it might be resolved by simply adding max_usb_current=1 to /boot/config.txt).

However, we need to know the model of the WiFi adapter or which chipset it uses. How about a link to the product? We need more information if you expect us to assist you.

Thanks for your prompt reply. The package it came in lists RASPI-081400 which I'm assuming is the Model https://www.creatroninc.com/search?cont ... it_search=

Just plug it in and boot up the Operating System

Miniature WiFi 802.11b/g/n for Raspberry Pi
Part Number: RASPI-081400
Take advantage of the Raspberry Pi and Beagle Bone's USB port to add a low cost, but high-reliability wireless link. We tried half a dozen modules to find one that works well with the Pi and Bone without the need of recompiling any kernels.

https://www.creatroninc.com/product/min ... spberry-pi

[ktb]

It looks like it's the same one Adafruit sells http://www.adafruit.com/products/814

[iPyrrebpsaR]

What does your Raspberry Pi say if you plug in the WiFi dongle, open a LXTerminal window and type a lsusb # ell, ess, you, ess, bee command?

I was trying to operate my Raspberry Pi using my laptops mouse, keyboard and monitor but this doesn't seem to be a method a newbie should try. I'm going to try and locate another mouse, keyboard and monitor for my Raspberry Pi. I'll try your suggestion once I locate and install a separate monitor.

[fruitoftheloom]

What does your Raspberry Pi say if you plug in the WiFi dongle, open a LXTerminal window and type a lsusb # ell, ess, you, ess, bee command?

I was trying to operate my Raspberry Pi using my laptops mouse, keyboard and monitor but this doesn't seem to be a method a newbie should try. I'm going to try and locate another mouse, keyboard and monitor for my Raspberry Pi. I'll try your suggestion once I locate and install a separate monitor.

It depends on Operating System installed, if Raspbian has been installed without NOBS installer / choser then SSH is enabled by default

http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentatio ... /README.md

This will give you access to the Raspbian CLi, it is all about learning......


Regards your comment about installing in Windows 7, totally irrelevent, Linux is different and the instruction you cited are not for the RPi

[iPyrrebpsaR]

What does your Raspberry Pi say if you plug in the WiFi dongle, open a LXTerminal window and type a lsusb # ell, ess, you, ess, bee command?

I was trying to operate my Raspberry Pi using my laptops mouse, keyboard and monitor but this doesn't seem to be a method a newbie should try. I'm going to try and locate another mouse, keyboard and monitor for my Raspberry Pi. I'll try your suggestion once I locate and install a separate monitor.

It depends on Operating System installed, if Raspbian has been installed without NOBS installer / choser then SSH is enabled by default

http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentatio ... /README.md

This will give you access to the Raspbian CLi, it is all about learning......


Regards your comment about installing in Windows 7, totally irrelevent, Linux is different and the instruction you cited are not for the RPi

Thanks for the information and the address to the SSH Readme file. Learning can be made a lot easier when someone who knows takes the time to get you looking in the right direction. Thanks