Discussion:
WiFi: Conceptronic C54Ri (RaLink RT2500) and WPA no go
Patrick
2008-08-08 14:44:47 UTC
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Hi,

Think I read about a zillion pages to find a WiFi PCI nic that's
supported by Linux (Fedora 9). I found the Conceptronic C54Ri which has
a RaLink RT2500 chip, is supposed to work and was available at a shop
near me.

Unfortunately I can't get the card to do anything with NetworkManager
(NM) when the rt2500pci module is loaded. It won't even setup a link to
an AP without any security. With the latest ndiswrapper 1.5.3 and
version 2 firmware from conceptronic.net at least NM can setup a link to
an AP that has no security whatsoever and NM can also setup a link using
WEP. Both are useless for obvious security reasons. Both WPA and WPA2
didn't work (wpa_supplicant mentioned some timeout authenticating to the
AP). I require a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to the AP.

Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?

Thanks and regards,
Patrick

ps if anyone knows a WiFi PCI card or USB stick that has the
always-working-out-of-the-box-Intel WiFi chipset please let me know
g
2008-08-08 21:13:26 UTC
Permalink
Patrick wrote:
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?
not specific to your above request, but in your 'zillion pages', did
you happen on below?

a search at 'the linux documentation project', http://www.tldp.org

for 'wpa2';
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/intro.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/dynwep.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/html_single/8021X-HOWTO/
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/LGNET/132/TWDT.html
for "wpa2" AND "ccmp'
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO

at http://linuxwireless.org/ you will find on page;

February 4th, 2008

Linux 2.6.24 was released on January 28th. It includes a horde of new
wireless drivers:

* Intel Wireless Link (iwlwifi) drivers for iwl3945 and iwl4965
* SDIO driver for Marvell's Libertas 8385 and 8686 hardware
* Ralink drivers for RT2400/RT2500/RT61 (PCI/PCMCIA), RT2500/RT73 (USB)

links for last line are;
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt61pci
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt73usb


hth.

- --

tc,hago.

g
.

in a free world without fences, who needs gates.
Patrick
2008-08-09 14:52:26 UTC
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Hi g,

Thank you for your feedback. Comments inline. By the way, your
0xD464C3FC key could not be found by any of the keyservers offered by
enigmail.
Post by g
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?
not specific to your above request, but in your 'zillion pages', did
you happen on below?
a search at 'the linux documentation project', http://www.tldp.org
for 'wpa2';
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/intro.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/dynwep.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/html_single/8021X-HOWTO/
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/LGNET/132/TWDT.html
for "wpa2" AND "ccmp'
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
Yup seen those.
Post by g
at http://linuxwireless.org/ you will find on page;
February 4th, 2008
Linux 2.6.24 was released on January 28th. It includes a horde of new
* Intel Wireless Link (iwlwifi) drivers for iwl3945 and iwl4965
* SDIO driver for Marvell's Libertas 8385 and 8686 hardware
* Ralink drivers for RT2400/RT2500/RT61 (PCI/PCMCIA), RT2500/RT73 (USB)
Seen that too and I have tried the rt2500pci kernel module but using
that module the wifi card would not even setup a link to an open AP (or
an AP with WEP encryption). Seems that module could use some TLC.
Post by g
links for last line are;
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt61pci
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt73usb
The C54Ri card specifically needs the rt2500 or rt2500pci kernel module.
The rt61pci kernel module is for cards with newer rt25xx chipsets.

My next step is to try the rt2500 legacy driver from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/rt2500-cvs-daily.tar.gz with the
rt2500fix2-fc9-2.6.25.10-and-above.patch.gz patch so it compiles on F9
from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4908&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15

Regards,
Patrick
g
2008-08-09 16:19:40 UTC
Permalink
Patrick wrote:
<snip>
Post by Patrick
0xD464C3FC key could not be found by any of the keyservers offered by
enigmail.
my 'round2it' has not rolled that far. now that you have reminded, i will
'get2it' with in next 24hr.
Post by Patrick
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Yup seen those.
they make for some good reading.

<snip>
Post by Patrick
Seen that too and I have tried the rt2500pci kernel module but using
<snip>

one of my converts was having trouble getting his card working. we found above
and it did get him going, and why i passed them along. would have been nice for
you if they had.
Post by Patrick
My next step is to try the rt2500 legacy driver from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/rt2500-cvs-daily.tar.gz with the
i hope it works for you.

that is a new link for me. will check to see what all they have. thanks.

in my lan, all boxes are wired for added security. i have a 2wire 2701hg-b,
a 4 port plus wireless that i have enabled for visitors. when i get my 'barn'
in back yard finished, i will get a couple internal wireless cards so i do not
have to run cable to it.

best and much luck to you.

- --
tc,hago.

g
.


in a free world without fences, who needs gates.

'Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition' http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz
'The Linux Documentation Project' http://www.tldp.org/
g
2008-08-09 16:19:40 UTC
Permalink
Patrick wrote:
<snip>
Post by Patrick
0xD464C3FC key could not be found by any of the keyservers offered by
enigmail.
my 'round2it' has not rolled that far. now that you have reminded, i will
'get2it' with in next 24hr.
Post by Patrick
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Yup seen those.
they make for some good reading.

<snip>
Post by Patrick
Seen that too and I have tried the rt2500pci kernel module but using
<snip>

one of my converts was having trouble getting his card working. we found above
and it did get him going, and why i passed them along. would have been nice for
you if they had.
Post by Patrick
My next step is to try the rt2500 legacy driver from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/rt2500-cvs-daily.tar.gz with the
i hope it works for you.

that is a new link for me. will check to see what all they have. thanks.

in my lan, all boxes are wired for added security. i have a 2wire 2701hg-b,
a 4 port plus wireless that i have enabled for visitors. when i get my 'barn'
in back yard finished, i will get a couple internal wireless cards so i do not
have to run cable to it.

best and much luck to you.

- --
tc,hago.

g
.


in a free world without fences, who needs gates.

'Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition' http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz
'The Linux Documentation Project' http://www.tldp.org/

Patrick
2008-08-09 14:52:26 UTC
Permalink
Hi g,

Thank you for your feedback. Comments inline. By the way, your
0xD464C3FC key could not be found by any of the keyservers offered by
enigmail.
Post by g
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?
not specific to your above request, but in your 'zillion pages', did
you happen on below?
a search at 'the linux documentation project', http://www.tldp.org
for 'wpa2';
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/intro.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/dynwep.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/html_single/8021X-HOWTO/
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/LGNET/132/TWDT.html
for "wpa2" AND "ccmp'
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
Yup seen those.
Post by g
at http://linuxwireless.org/ you will find on page;
February 4th, 2008
Linux 2.6.24 was released on January 28th. It includes a horde of new
* Intel Wireless Link (iwlwifi) drivers for iwl3945 and iwl4965
* SDIO driver for Marvell's Libertas 8385 and 8686 hardware
* Ralink drivers for RT2400/RT2500/RT61 (PCI/PCMCIA), RT2500/RT73 (USB)
Seen that too and I have tried the rt2500pci kernel module but using
that module the wifi card would not even setup a link to an open AP (or
an AP with WEP encryption). Seems that module could use some TLC.
Post by g
links for last line are;
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt61pci
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt73usb
The C54Ri card specifically needs the rt2500 or rt2500pci kernel module.
The rt61pci kernel module is for cards with newer rt25xx chipsets.

My next step is to try the rt2500 legacy driver from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/rt2500-cvs-daily.tar.gz with the
rt2500fix2-fc9-2.6.25.10-and-above.patch.gz patch so it compiles on F9
from
http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4908&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15

Regards,
Patrick
Patrick
2008-08-08 14:44:47 UTC
Permalink
Hi,

Think I read about a zillion pages to find a WiFi PCI nic that's
supported by Linux (Fedora 9). I found the Conceptronic C54Ri which has
a RaLink RT2500 chip, is supposed to work and was available at a shop
near me.

Unfortunately I can't get the card to do anything with NetworkManager
(NM) when the rt2500pci module is loaded. It won't even setup a link to
an AP without any security. With the latest ndiswrapper 1.5.3 and
version 2 firmware from conceptronic.net at least NM can setup a link to
an AP that has no security whatsoever and NM can also setup a link using
WEP. Both are useless for obvious security reasons. Both WPA and WPA2
didn't work (wpa_supplicant mentioned some timeout authenticating to the
AP). I require a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to the AP.

Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?

Thanks and regards,
Patrick

ps if anyone knows a WiFi PCI card or USB stick that has the
always-working-out-of-the-box-Intel WiFi chipset please let me know
g
2008-08-08 21:13:26 UTC
Permalink
Patrick wrote:
<snip>
Post by Patrick
Does anyone have any experience with this card or any RaLink RT2500
based card howto make NetworkManager (or system-config network)
successfully set up a WPA2/CCMP (AES) link to an AP?
not specific to your above request, but in your 'zillion pages', did
you happen on below?

a search at 'the linux documentation project', http://www.tldp.org

for 'wpa2';
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/intro.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/8021X-HOWTO/dynwep.html
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/html_single/8021X-HOWTO/
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/LGNET/132/TWDT.html
for "wpa2" AND "ccmp'
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/text/8021X-HOWTO

at http://linuxwireless.org/ you will find on page;

February 4th, 2008

Linux 2.6.24 was released on January 28th. It includes a horde of new
wireless drivers:

* Intel Wireless Link (iwlwifi) drivers for iwl3945 and iwl4965
* SDIO driver for Marvell's Libertas 8385 and 8686 hardware
* Ralink drivers for RT2400/RT2500/RT61 (PCI/PCMCIA), RT2500/RT73 (USB)

links for last line are;
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt61pci
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/rt73usb


hth.

- --

tc,hago.

g
.

in a free world without fences, who needs gates.
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