wireless install

rekonrad · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:20 am Post subject: wireless install

I'm about to install a new gentoo system (I have been away from gentoo for a long time). My problem is that my only network connection can be via a usb wireless adapter, Cisco AE3000. The driver is not native to the kernel and I will need development tools to "make" and "make install" etc. Will I have the necessary tools with a minimul install to get my network up and running or is this even possible? What would the best installation medium be for me? Thanks!

Richard

Logicien · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:47 am Post subject:

Hi,
yes the make command is in the stage3. It should be in any Gentoo image file too because this command and others are elementary for a sources distribution. So you should be able to compile an external module from the beginning.

If you can use a Linux host that support your Cisco USB adapter, Internet access will be possible allowing you to install Gentoo by the chroot method with update and emerge of packages.
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Paul

Facu · n00b Joined: 18 Nov 2013 Posts: 47 Location: Localhost

You can install gentoo from the liveDVD, or using a liveDVD from another distro... You just need do a chroot partitions and follow the handbook.

Sorry if my english is not enough. I speak spanish.

666threesixes666 · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:18 am Post subject:

im wifi installing right now on my laptop through an ubuntu live flash jump drive. its got all the tools you would need, much smaller than a dvd and supports firmware for odd usb wifi dongles :twisted: