How to Set Up a USB Wireless Network on Linux

A wireless USB connection allows your computer to log onto a wireless network that it detects without the frustration of wires. You enjoy the convenience of accessing the Internet and email servers over a wireless connection with your portable laptop anywhere there is a network connection.
Using a simple wireless USB adapter that installs within minutes to your USB port, connect your Linux system to any unrestricted network with blazing speeds of up to 54mps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3Com CRUSB10075 Wireless USB adapter
• Linux computer

1. Click the drivers download link below (see Resources), and then click the "CRUSB10075 Linux drivers" link on the 3Com page that opens up to download drivers to your Linux system.

2. Read the terms and agreements, then click the "Accept" button, and then click the "Download Linux Driver" link on the new page.

3. Follow the setup and installation instructions to install the drivers to your Linux computer.

4. Plug the 3Com USB wireless adapter to an open port on your computer. It will automatically be detected.

5. Double click on the "Wireless Client Manager" icon to start your wireless utility through your wireless USB adapter.

References

• 3Com 3CRUSB10075
• 3Com CRUSB10075 Wireless USB Adapter Driver Downloads

Resources

• Ubuntu Linux Wireless Support