"/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

Forum thread started by OldTimeyJunk on Fri, 2011-08-26 23:21

Tried again and again and again, but I cannot get the Realtek RTL8139 driver to work.

I've followed the instructions here: https://www.haiku-os.org/guides/daily-tasks/wireless

But when I type "ifconfig /dev/net/rtl8139 list" into the terminal, the output is "ifconfig: '/dev/net/rtl8139' is not a WLAN device".

What am I doing wrong??

BTW, I'm using Haiku a3

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Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by Jttyhjyfhfxvciy... - 2011-08-27 01:48

OldTimeyJunk wrote:

But when I type "ifconfig /dev/net/rtl8139 list" into the terminal, the output is "ifconfig: '/dev/net/rtl8139' is not a WLAN device".

"/0" is missing (/dev/net/rtl8139/0).

Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by tonestone57 - 2011-08-27 04:52

I am pretty sure rtl8139 is wired LAN. You need to find your WiFi device first. In terminal, type ls /dev/net

Then see if only rtl8139 shows only or if you also have your wireless card showing.

Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by OldTimeyJunk - 2011-08-27 14:22

Oh, shoot!

Just checked up on my Laptop's specs. It seems my Wired card is a "Realtek 8139". My Wireless card is an "MSI 6877" and I know for a fact that isn't supported.

Buggar.

Thanks for pointing that out.

I might try and find another card for my laptop (I'm sure I saw my wireless card inside when I opened up my laptop), could you suggest any good PCI cards?

EDIT: I delved a little closer and found my Wifi Card, the chip says "RT2571WF" on it, I'm assuming that's not supported, right?

Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by OldTimeyJunk - 2011-08-27 14:00

deejam wrote:

OldTimeyJunk wrote:

But when I type "ifconfig /dev/net/rtl8139 list" into the terminal, the output is "ifconfig: '/dev/net/rtl8139' is not a WLAN device".

"/0" is missing (/dev/net/rtl8139/0).

Yeah, I forgot to put that in when I made the post.

Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by tonestone57 - 2011-08-28 14:43

if you do ls /dev/net in terminal and see another driver listed other than the rtl8139 then Haiku has detected your hardware. If not, then Haiku has not found your network hardware.

If a WiFi driver is not listed under /dev/net, then file a ticket and a developer will look at getting a driver from FreeBSD for it.
http://dev.haiku-os.org

Re: "/dev/net/rtl8139/0" is not a WLAN device.

by OldTimeyJunk - 2011-08-29 15:22

I'm getting a new WiFi card (I really need it, I planning to use Haiku and Windows on a Dual Boot system - I know Haiku isn't reccomended for everyday use, but I love it too much!).

But, I'll post a ticket on the ticket system.